Sarah Pflasterer is a North Carolina-based fine art portrait artist who specializes in creating timeless hand-drawn pencil and charcoal portraits of children and families.

With a passion for classical portraiture and traditional craftsmanship, she understands the importance of preserving a family’s precious years, and her goal is to create beautiful, enduring portraits that honor each individual’s unique story.

Sarah honed her artistic skill through education in design and illustration at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Her formal training in the arts deepened her appreciation for the draughtsmanship and narrative warmth found in both the Golden Age of Illustration and in works of the Old Masters. She employs time-honored techniques to capture not just likeness, but the spirit and personality that makes each subject unique.

She approaches each commission as a thoughtful, deliberate process, believing that the most meaningful portraits emerge from careful observation and patient craftsmanship. With a discerning eye, she captures the joyful expressions, gentle gestures, and quiet moments that define childhood and family bonds. Her work celebrates the beauty of traditional portraiture while creating pieces that feel both classic and contemporary.

Sarah currently resides in Raleigh with her husband and two children. She is currently accepting commissions, crafting each piece to serve as a meaningful heirloom that will bring warmth and joy across generations to come.

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