Sandy Lindblad – Artist Spotlight

Who are you and what do you do?

Hi, I’m Sandy Lindblad. I create colorful, kind-of impressionistic paintings of animals and sometimes landscapes using pastel and paint.

Why do you do what you do?

I have a passion for the critters I paint. Folks have told me many times that I capture the personalities of animals! I also like to capture the mood of scenes that I paint.

What themes do you pursue?

Animals and landscapes created by using vibrant colors.

Describe a real life situation that inspired you.

Seeing a gorgeous dog or cat with lots of character inspires me to want to put them on canvas! When I see a beautiful scene with lots of color, light and shadows, I want to paint it.

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

FedEx, Amazon and working for Bay Guardian newspaper.

What are your hobbies?

Bike riding, skiing and hiking. Mostly lots of outdoorsy stuff and painting on location.