{"title":"Sarah Dobb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-height: 300px; max-width:55%\" src=\"https:\/\/helloart-prod-bucket.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/media\/artist\/sarah-dobb\/sarah-dobb-profile_6huwpfg.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah Jean Dobb is a fine artist working primarily in oil and charcoal. Her work exists between symbolism and surrealism, using metaphor-driven imagery to explore inner landscapes, emotional growth, and the quiet transformations that shape a life.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eRooted in storytelling, Dobb’s art reflects themes of becoming—moments of tension, tenderness, and reflection woven into dreamlike compositions. Rather than offering fixed narratives, her pieces invite viewers to also find their own meaning.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eShe studied Fine Arts in college, where her work received scholarships, exhibition opportunities, and the Most Promising Artist award.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eDobb continues to create work that blends realism with surreal elements, capturing experiences that are felt more than spoken.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eARTIST’S STATEMENT\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy work is rooted in symbolism and surrealism, using oil and charcoal as primary mediums. While my experiences shape the work, I leave space for the viewer’s own engagement and reflection. I use symbolism as a way to explore ideas, emotions, and moments that feel meaningful, while leaving space for interpretation.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eI’m drawn to creating images that sit between realism and imagination. Familiar forms are combined with symbolic elements.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eMy process is intentional yet flexible. I plan my pieces thoughtfully, while allowing them to evolve as I work. I’m drawn to charcoal for its depth and boldness, and to oil for the way it lets me work slowly, building and adjusting over time.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, my practice is guided by curiosity, reflection, and an openness to change. I see my work as an ongoing exploration of life—one that continues to shift, expand, and develop over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-carousel-we-outgrow","title":"The Carousel We Outgrow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on wood panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.75x22.50x1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Carousel We Outgrow”  Set in a vast, dreamlike desert, a glowing carousel sits abandoned—its magic dimmed, its stories caught in cobwebs. A woman walks towards it, illuminated by her own inner light, symbolizing the moment we look back at the fantasies of childhood with the clarity adulthood brings. The drifting blue shapes in the sky echo memories that once felt solid but now move like passing thoughts. This piece reflects how we outgrow the illusions we began with—and how wisdom often arrives in the quiet space after wonder fades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Dobb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158951989351,"sku":null,"price":1890.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1769886535_45133.jpg?v=1770126654"},{"product_id":"sand-of-time","title":"Sand of Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on wood panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.75x22.50x1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sands of Time” is a surreal reflection on the cyclical nature of life. Within the hourglass, a figure rises through flowing water — a reminder that time, emotion, and existence move in endless circles. Just as the tides return and the sand falls again, every ending folds into a new beginning. The soft golden sky and shifting waters symbolize the eternal rhythm that connects all things.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Dobb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158953463911,"sku":null,"price":2085.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1769888168_49934.jpg?v=1770126714"},{"product_id":"ive-lived-a-thousand-lives","title":"I've Lived a Thousand Lives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on wood panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.75x20.50x1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I've Lived a Thousand Lives” explores the boundless worlds hidden within the pages of a book. Balancing between time and imagination, a figure walks a tightrope spun from stories — suspended between a mountain of books and the ticking hands of a clock. Each story, each page, becomes another lifetime lived, another dream experienced. This surreal scene reminds us that through books and stories, we escape the limits of our own reality — to live a thousand lives beyond our own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Dobb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158955954279,"sku":null,"price":1670.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1769888312_14595.jpg?v=1770126754"},{"product_id":"becoming-6","title":"Becoming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on wood panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24x18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecoming is the story of a girl growing into herself, navigating the trials, joys, and discoveries that shape a life. It traces the journey from innocence through struggle, capturing the resilience and growth that emerge from challenges. In its quiet culmination, the adult self meets her elder self, a tender reflection of the life lived, the lessons learned, and the joy found along the way. Becoming is a meditation on growth, memory, and the ongoing dialogue between who we were, who we are, and who we are still becoming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Dobb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158957428839,"sku":null,"price":2350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1769888645_97538.jpg?v=1770126810"},{"product_id":"this-life-is-enough","title":"This Life is Enough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30x24x1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This Life Is Enough” is a reflection on the quiet rhythm of everyday living. Inspired by repetition and balance, the imagery echoes the steady motion of daily life—moments that appear ordinary, yet hold a gentle sense of harmony. Like a pendulum in motion, each day follows the next, creating a pattern that is familiar, grounding, and reassuring.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eThe work holds contentment and becoming at the same time—recognizing the beauty of what is, while remaining open to what may come.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003e(Gallery Canvas)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Dobb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158957592679,"sku":null,"price":2225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1769888775_62158.jpg?v=1770126870"},{"product_id":"the-search-for-virtue","title":"The Search for Virtue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal on paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31x25x1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The search for virtue” is a charcoal drawing that captures a moment of transformation between vulnerability and hope. A young figure floats above a carousel, caught between shadowed webs and the weight of uncertainty, while doves sweep across the scene like a quiet rescue, carrying a sense of freedom and possibility. The carousel horses are all white, except for one dark horse, teetering as if about to fall—a symbolic “black sheep” amid the orderly rotation. The dark, clouded landscape and silhouetted trees frame this tension, contrasting fragility with emerging light.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eThe drawing balances planned composition with the spontaneity of charcoal, allowing marks to convey both weight and movement. By combining stark contrasts with symbolic imagery, the work creates a space where emotion, metaphor, and narrative meet. 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The scene blends the familiar with the imagined, inviting viewers to linger in a world where transformation, freedom, and possibility unfold.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eWorking in charcoal, I balance structure with spontaneity, allowing the medium’s depth and contrast to bring movement and texture to the landscape. 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By placing these planets in small, tangible vessels, the painting invites viewers to pause, dream, and consider both the intimacy and vastness of the world beyond our skies.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003e(Gallery Canvas)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Dobb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158963130471,"sku":null,"price":1530.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1769892236_83586.jpg?v=1770127695"},{"product_id":"all-the-world-will-be-in-love-with-night","title":"All the World Will Be in Love with Night","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal on paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27x23x1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece draws from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, imagining Romeo becoming the night sky—an eternal presence above, watching over the one he loves. It reflects the depth of love and the ache of loss, capturing the way those we cherish linger in our hearts even when they are gone. The work invites viewers to feel the quiet intensity of love that transcends life, much like the night sky holds us in its infinite gaze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Dobb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158966308967,"sku":null,"price":1355.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1769894029_97305.jpg?v=1770128249"},{"product_id":"savor-life-s-sweet-moments","title":"Savor Life’s Sweet Moments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.75x18.75x1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSavor Life’s Sweet Moments celebrates the art of slowing down. 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