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Sarah Ruth Frey is a self-taught artist and award-winning instructor based in Kansas City. She creates eco-conscious art and teaches joyful, down-to-earth workshops with a focus on handmade and natural materials.

Sarah’s work invites you to let go, make a mess, and create something beautiful.

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Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the local vendors for today’s Fall Equinox pop-up at Cinder Block Brewery! It’s always an honor to share my work with you ☺️♥️

📸: @madmatta

First live painting event was a success! This is the largest piece I have ever tackled, and it was an honor to share the process with an audience. There are still more details to add in studio, but I am so proud of this experimental commission so far. For the first time, I blended illustration with my acrylic wood-grain dreamscape style, and I can’t wait to see where this direction takes me. (Swipe to see end result)

Huge thank you to CBIZ and the Plaza Art Fair party team for inviting me and putting your trust in my work! (And as always, shout out to my family for not just supporting my work, but for being enthusiastically helpful every step of the way)

Art Westport pop-up! I’ll be set up in Frost’s event space all weekend with several other local artists. Enjoy the fest, stop in for a cocktail, and shop the pop-up! 🍹♥️ 🖼️

✨Pop-Up Pricing✨
♥️ 4x6 Prints $5 (reg. $10)
♥️8x10 Prints $15 (reg. $20)
♥️Mini Frames $12 (reg. $16)
♥️Arch Frames $15 (reg. $20)

Fest Hours:
Friday 4-9pm
Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 11am-5pm

Cue the Cranberries, pour me a pint, it’s Irish Fest weekend, babyyyyy ☘️ Find me in Washington Park by the main stage for Art in the Park!

Art in the Park Hours:
Friday 4-9:30PM
Saturday 11AM-9:30PM
Sunday 11AM-9:30PM

Join us on Sunday, August 10th from 5-7pm for our extra special Book Lover’s watercolor workshop at Monstera’s Books in Downtown Overland Park! We’ll cover watercolor basics, then paint a set of bookish illustrations. 📚♥️

What’s included:
🎨 Watercolor paint dot card + detail brush
🖼️ (3) 5x7 illustrations on cold-pressed watercolor paper
🖌️All necessary supplies
👩🏻‍🎨 Step-by-step instruction
🍷Treats & sangria!

Get tickets: SarahRuthFrey.com/shop

I’m teaming up with the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens to bring soil-based watercolor to the education center! Join me on Saturday, July 26th 1-4PM for my Sunflower Workshop! 🌻

We’ll cover watercolor basics using paints from The Art of Soil, paint an illustrated sunflower postcard, and explore expressive brushstrokes on various paper textures. For your final piece, we’ll use stunning cotton rag paper handmade locally by Kelsey Pike.

Here’s what’s included ⤵️
🎨 Soil-based paints
📝 Mixed media, cold-pressed, and handmade papers for practice & finished pieces
👩🏻‍🎨 Sarah Ruth Frey paintbrushes you can take home!
👍 Any & all additional materials needed
🍋 Light snacks & sparkling lemonade

♥️ A fun bonus note - this is an earth-friendly workshop featuring materials exclusively made by women!

My summer Paint Your Pet workshop is just around the corner! Join me next Thursday, July 10th 5:30-8PM at Genevieve’s in Blue Springs for our next summer paint sesh!

No experience needed. All materials provided - just send in your pet photo by July 8th!

Here’s how it works ⤵️
🐾 Before the class, you’ll email me a photo of your pet (or any animal you’d like to paint - seriously).

🎨 I’ll sketch your animal onto an 11x14 linen canvas and create a custom color palette based on your photo.

🐶 At the workshop, I’ll walk you through mixing colors and painting step by step, with your reference photo and color guide right next to your canvas.

🍷 Everything is provided—including snacks and sangria!

Thank you to everyone who joined me at Monstera’s Books for last night’s watercolor workshop in honor of World Rainforest Day! We were surrounded by lush greenery, bookshelves, and soft light - it was an absolute dream. 🌿

Next up at Monstera’s ⤵️
🌻 Wildflower Watercolor Workshop
🗓️ Sunday, July 20
🎨 A cozy, beginner-friendly class with
expressive florals and a final 8x10 piece

Refreshed all retail locations this week! As always, I’ve restocked faves and introduced newbies, too 😌

Where to shop ⤵️
📍Artisans Corner on Wall in Harrisonville
📍Basement Books in Liberty
📍Genevieve’s in Blue Springs
💌 Monstera’s Books (DOP postcards only)

Celebrating my one year anniversary of art fairs with the Dreamscape collection! I painted these funky landscapes with acrylic and modeling paste, following the natural grain of the wood. 🖼️🎨

Find my booth at the DOP Art Fair across from the clocktower (next to the wine tent 😌) today until 10pm and Saturday 9am-2pm ❤️

[SOLD OUT] DOP workshop drop! Join me at Monstera’s Books on Sunday, June 22nd for World Rainforest Day!🌿 Learn watercolor basics and paint a set of rainforest-inspired botanical illustrations (monstera leaf, Victoria Amazonica water lily bloom, Blue Morpho butterfly on wild orchids)

No experience necessary; I will guide you step-by-step! All materials provided + complimentary snacks & sangria.

You’ll take home (at minimum):
🖼️ (3) 5x7 Watercolor paintings
🎨 Watercolor paint dot card + detail brush
👩🏻‍🎨 Blank mixed media & watercolor paper for at-home practice
+ any practice sheets you’d like to keep ♥️

Tickets are $55 and can be purchased on my website: SarahRuthFrey.com/shop

I’m beyond thrilled to share that I was voted Best Art Instruction AND Best Pop-Up Shop by Kansas City Magazine for Best of KC 2025! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who’s taken a class, shown up to an event, purchased my art, or cheered from the sidelines. There’s so much more I want to do with this studio, and your support makes those dreams possible. Teaching is an absolute joy - I cannot wait to share what we have planned next.

Here’s to making more creative messes & joyful memories this year! KC, you’ve got my whole heart ❤️

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! To celebrate, I turned a few of my bookish originals into paintable postcards—and just dropped off the first batch at Basement Books!

I’m lucky to have my work in two local bookshops—add these lovelies to your crawl today! ⤵️

📍 Basement Books (Liberty, MO): Here, you can browse my original watercolors, art prints, bookmarks, and the full paintable postcard collection + lots of locally made goods & gently used books.

📍 Monstera’s (Overland Park, KS): Here you’ll find my Downtown OP postcards + gorgeous plants, stationery, local merch, and - of course - books!

📚 I’ve also got Read & Rooted in Blue Springs and Rainy Day Books in Fairway on my tour today - where else should I visit??

Lots of exciting projects are brewing behind the scenes, as we lead up to summer fairs and fests. With the success of our watercolor workshops, I thought it was time to translate these classes into take-home experiences. Something to encourage continued art practice without a big investment/mess/stress, while still offering genuine guidance. We’re in early stages, but here are few things on the horizon ⤵️

- Paintable Postcards
- Watercolor Workbooks
- Handmade Watercolor Paints
- Wooden Palettes
- Workshop/Educational Kits
+ Video tutorials to accompany product line

📸: @brookebuckphoto

Delivering this baby today! A birthflower commission for Miss Maddie and her mama ♥️🌸

A little peek at the illustrations for our From the Earth watercolor workshop! 🍄🌎

Workshop Deets ⤵️
⏰ April 16th 5:30-7:30
📍 Genevieve’s (Blue Springs)
🎟️ $65
♥️ All supplies provided, plus snacks & sangria!

I will be popped up at KARMA Community Market this Saturday 11AM-3PM for their Spring Open House Small Business event! There are lots of participating businesses on Main Street, including Genevieve’s, where you can find even more of my framed prints and originals ♥️

📸: @brookebuckphoto

Spring officially arrives this Friday, friends! 🌸 We are celebrating the season with an evening of wine & watercolor over at Genevieve’s in Blue Springs!

What’s included: ⤵️
🌸 8 pre-sketched postcards (4 designs)
🎨 All necessary supplies
👩🏻‍🎨 Step-by-step guidance
🧁 Springtime sangria & treats
😉 Plus a fun little surprise hehe

Fri, Mar. 21st 5:30-7pm @ Genevieve’s! Tickets are $45 and can be purchased here: SarahRuthFrey.com/shop

All retail locations have been restocked for Spring! You can find my art prints at the following shops:

💚 Genevieve’s (Main Street Blue Springs)
🌻 Artisan’s Corner (Harrisonville Square)
📚 Basement Books (Downtown Liberty)

Did you know the daffodil is March’s birth flower? Fitting for the start of spring, it symbolizes new beginnings and joy 💛

Paint this little postcard with me next Friday for National Flower Day, along with cosmos, peonies, and poppies!

What’s included: ⤵️
🌸 8 pre-sketched postcards (4 designs)
🎨 All necessary supplies
👩🏻‍🎨 Step-by-step guidance
🧁 Springtime sangria & treats
😉 Plus a fun little surprise hehe

Fri, Mar. 21st 5:30-7pm @ Genevieve’s! Tickets are $45 and can be purchased here: SarahRuthFrey.com/shop

#kcart #kcartist #watercolor #watercolorworkshop #bestofkc #bluespringsmo #artskc

Friends!! We made the top 5 for Kansas City Magazine’s Best Local Maker, Best Art Instruction, Best Pop-Up, and even Best Craft Studio!? Thank you for your nominations and for supporting this little studio. I am honored to be among friends in these categories ♥️

If you would like to vote in the final rounds, you can vote today (and every day) through March 30th for makers and businesses in over 300 categories at KansasCityMag.com 🙌

📸: @brookebuckphoto
📍: @the.old.mango

Postcard peonies 💕 Paintin’ samples for my next workshop at Genevieve’s on National Flower Day! 🌸 We’ll watercolor 4 postcard designs together, while enjoying themed treats and springtime sangria!

What’s included: ⤵️
🌸 8 pre-sketched postcards (4 designs)
🎨 All necessary supplies
👩🏻‍🎨 Step-by-step guidance
🧁 Springtime sangria & treats
😉 Plus a fun little surprise hehe

Fri, Mar. 21st 5:30-7pm @ Genevieve’s! Tickets are $45 and can be purchased here: SarahRuthFrey.com/shop

Our Love Your Pet Day workshop at Genevieve’s was so cozy and sweet. Warmed my heart on an absolutely frigid day. I am so proud of this group! 🥹♥️

We’ll be back to watercolors for the next few workshops coming up ⤵️

Mar. 21st National Flower Day (postcards)
Mar. 30th Wildflower Watercolor (intro class)
Apr. 16th From the Earth (soil watercolors)

These little workshops fill my heart 🥹♥️ Thank you to everyone who joined for January’s paint & sips! 🐶

Merry Christmas Eve from the studio! 🥂 The lovely Miss Brooke Buck commissioned hand painted champagne bottles for client gifts this year, and it was an honor to bring her vision to life for local women-owned brands!

My remaining few prints and candles are available at The Old Mango in Downtown Overland Park today until 5PM!

It’s a holly jolly holiday booth shot! Darn near every single framed print in this photo sold this weekend at the Westport Christmas Market 😭♥️ Thank you for supporting this little life of mine. ((And an even bigger thank you to my family that provides the free labor behind the scenes to make this all possible 😅☺️))

Extra cozy this morning for the Westport Christmas Market! You can find my booth right outside Taco Naco, across from our friends at Branded Concrete until 5pm 🤗

Tomorrow! Find me inside the museum market area at J. Rieger & Co. for the 14th Annual Holiday Swing! I’ll have these hand painted cards, framed prints and originals, holiday candles, and more ☺️✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s watercolor workshops! Special shout out to my mom Ruth and my sister Mary for helping me prepare, and to Miss Courtney and her beautiful mama Sherri for opening the space and being my little helper fairies throughout the day. It feels like a full circle moment to be teaching in the same studio that encouraged me to pursue art professionally. I am excited to take what I learned yesterday to game plan for future workshops. Looking forward to sharing more for January!

For now, I’ll see y’all at the next class on Thursday for World Soil Day! 🎄 I am honored to be using soil-based watercolors, handmade by Karen Vaughn with The Art of Soil.

📸: @courtcaldwellsmither

I’m takin it easy breezy this month, as I prep for December madness, BUT I will be at the Mayor’s Holiday Festival in Downtown OP from 5-8PM next Friday with new winter pieces, including some cutie giftable watercolor ornaments! 🎄✨

ALSO the first round of Handmade Holiday Happy Hour sold out, so we’ve added another date! ⤵️

December 1st 4-6PM @ The Old Mango | $55
Celebrate National Soil Day with soil-based watercolors! We’ll cover watercolor basics and make floater frame ornaments, while enjoying festive treats and sangria. All the dirty deets are on my site 🤘

Putting myself through art fair boot camp with back-to-back shows this year 🫡 You can find me at the City Market today until 3!

(Shout out to the KC Artist Coalition for the not-so-subtle subliminal messaging on my tee ♥️)

All set up at Johnson County Square Park for Olathe Arts Festival this weekend! Find me at Booth #10! 🖼️🫶

Fest Hours:
Friday 3-8PM
Saturday 10AM-7PM

Happy Harvest Moon! 🌕 Kicking off spooky season with a throwback to last summer’s charming trip to Salem with Miss Ashley, where we got our aura portraits done! When in Witch Town, do as the witches do, right?

The magic is in the moment✨

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One of my favorite things is seeing how y’all frame or style my art in your spaces! We buy art to reflect our personality and style - to make a house our home, and it’s amazing to be a small part of that for so many of you ♥️ Since my first art pop-up in November, over 50 of my original paintings have been adopted and nearly 400 prints. I am proud of the progress I’ve made as an artist, but I’m even more grateful for the support you’ve shown. I feel like I stumbled on this path and somehow have hit a stride - with the help of an incredible support system and community that no one person could ever deserve. Thank you will never be enough, I love you the yellowest 💛

Happy Friday the 13th, witches! I’m brewin’ up some exciting things for autumn, and I think it’s high time for a lil coffee date intro (or reintro)!

Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m a self-taught artist in KC. I see my work as a sanctuary for joyful expression ☺️ While I may come off as a cynical Lydia Deetz type, inside I’m just a wonderstruck little girl dying to color on the walls.

My most recent work features soil-based watercolors on handmade cotton rag paper, and my larger pieces are primarily oil on wood.

Beyond being eco-friendly, using handmade, natural, and recycled materials adds something sacred to my art practice—a feeling I want to keep chasing. I’m doing my best to be mindful of what I bring into the studio and find ways to breathe magic into every step. 🌿

None of it would be possible without my favorite people - my shots of espresso hehe. Many of whom are featured in today’s carousel of brunch dates 😌🫶

Cheers x
Sarah ✨

🪴Cotton, soil, honey, sap…and with a little alchemy, you’ve got yourself watercolor on paper 🪄🖼️✨

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Like moths to a flame… 🕯️| Early autumn prints have arrived at The Old Mango in Downtown Overland Park!🍁I’ll be bringing in new framed prints and originals regularly through the holidays! It’s always so fun to see how Miss Courtney styles the store, as new pieces come in. The shop seems to transform almost daily this time of year with seasonal items rolling in and selling out! ♥️

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#artskc #kansascity #kansascityartists #candlelit #moodyart #autumnart #fineartprints #earlyautumn #shoplocalkc #shopsmallkc #kcmo #downtownoverlandpark #opks #womenownedbusiness #kcarts #kclocalbusiness #watercolor #oilpainting #soilpigments #soilbasedwatercolors #handmadepaper #mushroompainting #candlepainting #oillamp #illustration #localart #explorekc #supportlocalkc #kansascityartist #sustainableart

All set up for Crossroads First Fridays in the Artist Alley main stretch on 19th between Wyandotte and Baltimore (between Buffalo State Pizza and Town Topic 😉). I’ll be here until 9PM! Come find me to snag the last of my summer pieces and get a peek at early autumn collections! ♥️🖼️ There are dozens of local artists set up, fantastic food trucks around the corner, and great music all around 🤗

📚 RESTOCKED | Just dropped off a fresh batch of my Monstera’s Books postcards! It’s always a good day, when I have an excuse to be back in Downtown OP.

🌿 Monstera’s is a new bookstore and plant shop, nestled behind the farmers’ market and historic Rio theater - just a short walk from our friends at The Old Mango. They are a local little getaway, teeming with greenery and beautiful books!🪴📖

#downtownoverlandpark #downtownop #shopsmallkc #shoplocalkc #localbookstore #kansascity
#indiebookstore #independentbookstore
#kcbookstagram #bookstagram #visitop #visitoverlandpark
#thingstodoinkansascity

Such an exciting day in the studio! My first loot from Sustainable Paper + Craft arrived on my doorstep this morning, and it’s everything I’d hoped for.

I first knew of Kelsey’s handmade papers when I met @janellabeestudio at a fair several years ago. Janelle uses handmade paper for all of her stunning lino prints. I have several of her pieces around my home, and she is without a doubt my favorite local artist. (Many of you have been gifted Sage Moon and Warrior Mother prints from me, printed by Janelle on paper crafted by Kelsey!)

Last year, I got to meet Kelsey when we were both featured artists at the KC Art Institute for a chamber of commerce holiday market. Of course in my Sarah way, I barely introduced myself and mostly ogled from afar 🫠

All this time, I have dreamt of making art with her paper. Before I worked as an artist professionally, before I even considered myself an artist. There’s just something about handmade paper that calls to my lil heart. Maybe it’s the memory of making paper with my mom as a little girl, maybe it’s just the love it was made with that makes it special, maybe it’s just paper and I have a flair for the dramatics 🤫

It wasn’t until this summer, when I started learning watercolors, that I finally had a project worthy of her work.

I reached out for a mystery box of sorts - a loot of imperfect papers of various sizes and colors (suitable for watercolor). The organic, imperfect textures and rough edges are magic to me! These would-be cotton rag scraps will find new life as canvases for my Fall collections. I cannot wait to share this work with you all!

My next goal will be investing in a fine art printer, so I can use handmade paper for my giclee archival prints, too 📜🖤

#handmadepaper #sustainability #sustainablestudio #sustainableart #artkc #kansascityart #kansascityartist #handmadekc #madeinkc #kcmo #madeinmissouri #womanownedbusiness #shoplocal #shoplocalkc #cottonragpaper #recycledpaper #watercolorartist

Well, folks, we survived a scorching weekend at First Fridays and Art on Walnut (absolutely relishing the mild weather this week). I may have hard boiled my brain in the humidity, but it was an honor to share my work with the community and officially join the Art Garden family 💚

On a little break this week to fulfill maid of honor duties and celebrate my friends getting hitched (!!!!). I’ll be back next week with new pieces for Art on Walnut at the river market Sunday 8/18 🫶🌻

🌵⛱️ Welcome to Palm Springs 🦩🌴

Celebrating the latest Whiskey & Bone collection with a mini series of desert vacay-inspired watercolors. Shop the drop (and get a cheeky tat 👀) at our release party tomorrow Saturday 7/27 10AM-4PM @ Whiskey & Bone in Downtown Shawnee!

✍️ Be sure to arrive early, if you wanna snag a stick & poke spot with the notorious EFG. @efg_art

🌞 While ya wait, take a seat with Miss Ashley. She is bringing the magic to our sunny staycation with her enchanting tarot readings. @tarotvibes_ashley

🌼 Can’t make it IRL? Shop the drop online at whiskeyandbone.com

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