sarah virginia uhl


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Sarah is a self taught artist from Redstone, Colorado.  She uses art as a tool to connect us with one another, ourselves, and Nature.  She believes all of our answers and antidotes lie in Nature’s wisdom and her artistic creations serve as an opportunity to share this notion with others. Known for her whimsical watercolor landscape paintings, Sarah has also applied her artistic talents to work as a commercial illustrator, custom map maker, live painter, muralist, and environmental activist.  She enjoys working in partnership with brands and organizations focused on protecting our beautiful Earth. 

Since becoming a Mother of two wild little boys, Sarah has shifted her artistic focus to teaching watercolor workshops and hosting Wellness Art Retreats.  Sarah offers her retreat guests an introspective experience rooted in artistic empowerment, holistic wellbeing, and deep Nature immersions.   Sarah has also developed her own line of self-care paper goods, DIY painting kits, prints, cards, and soft goods featuring her artistic works.

Previous to pursuing her career as an artist in her 30’s, Sarah cut her teeth professionally in a number of arenas.  Growing up in Eastern Pennsylvania, Sarah found her stride on the Velodrome as a pro bike racer.  Racing road, track and cyclocross bikes internationally from age 14-24, she has over 20 national titles and one world championship title to her name.  After moving to Colorado in 2008, she found herself in roles at New Belgium Brewery, Big Agnes, and 5Point Film Festival.

contact information:

610.400.7457

art@sarahuhl.com


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recent clients

Sarah has designed custom maps, artwork or illustrations for REI, Chaco, Merrell, Outdoor Research, Klean Kanteen, Obermier, PrAna, American Rivers, Protect Our Winters, Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Valley Hospital, Visit Central Oregon, The American Alpine Club, Alpinist Magazine, 5Point Film Festival, Coalition Skis, The Breckenridge Tourism Office, and Carbondale Chamber of Commerce.

media stories

5280.com : You can now design your own Chacos

SNEWS feature: One Artist uses her paintings to spark conversations about conservation

REI’s podcast Take it From me: Take it from Sarah Uhl

Bicycling Magazine Feature: Cyclist Sarah Uhl is changing the world

Take Me Outdoors Podcast: Artist/Activist Sarah Uhl on the Art Emotional Connection through visual storytelling

REI Blog profile: Sarah Uhl: Illustrator, Adventurer

YETI Cycles profile and shot film: Fall Impressions

She Explores Podcast Interview: Women of 5Point Adventure Film Festival

The Unconventionalist : Here’s How One Artist Uniquely Tells Stories for Top Outdoor Brands

She Expores: Artistry Feature: Sarah Uhl

The Travel Channel: How to start an adventure journal

Climbing Magazine: 8 Climbing Artists You Should Know


film collaborations:

Sarah, a freelance fine art and commercial artist, her work—and her play—all stems from flow. It’s why her mountain biking and her painting go hand in hand. Her goal is to share with other people whatever magic she sees in the world around her. _ Presented by: Yeti Cycles yeticycles.com/feature/profiles/fall-impressions _ Directed by: Craig Grant & Joey Schusler Cinematography by: Joey Schusler Edited by: Craig Grant Sound Design: Keith White Story Editors: Hilary Oliver, Brendon Leonard Motion Graphics: Good Fortune Collective _ Artist & Adventurer: Sarah Uhl sarahuhl.com _ Music: Gleam by A Taylor Streaked Shearwater by Drexler Flutter by A Taylor _ Shot on: Red Epic w/Canon L-Series lenses, DJI Phanton 4 Pro, DJI Ronin _ #MoreThanMyth