Sara Von Waltsleben

Sara von Waltsleben is a watercolor and colored pencil artist specializing in realistic portraits of flowers, birds and animals, drawing inspiration from the quiet beauty and intricate language of the natural world. Her watercolor work focuses primarily on birds and botanicals while her colored pencil work focuses on animals.

Deeply influenced by her work as a holistic therapist and energy practitioner, Sara approaches art as both a contemplative practice and a form of healing. Through careful observation and detailed rendering, she seeks to capture not only the physical presence of each creature, but also the subtle intelligence, spirit, and wisdom they embody.

Nature is both her muse and her teacher. Sara’s work invites viewers into a quiet, wordless encounter with the animal, bird, or flower before them—an intimate moment of connection that reminds us of the sacredness, mystery, and fragile beauty of the natural world.