TL;DR
- Sarah Soule Webb is a Pensacola-based painter inspired by light, water, and the coastal environment.
- Her work blends movement, nostalgia, and everyday moments with modern composition.
- She recently opened Sarah Soule Webb Studios in downtown Pensacola.
- High-quality printing allows her to offer multiple price points alongside originals and commissions.
In this in-person interview, Sarah Soule Webb shares her journey, creative process, and what it means to open her first gallery in Pensacola.
Meet Sarah Soule Webb
Born and raised on the Gulf Coast, Sarah Soule Webb is a contemporary artist whose work is deeply shaped by light, water, and the coastal environment she calls home. Her paintings capture moments of movement, nostalgia, and joy, blending modern composition with a sense of timeless Southern ease.
Sarah has been a longtime customer of The Stackhouse, and it has been a privilege to watch her artistic career continue to grow. She recently opened her own gallery, Sarah Soule Webb Studios, in downtown Pensacola. We had the opportunity to visit during the grand opening and sit down with Sarah to talk about her journey in her own words.
Many of Sarah’s paintings explore how water reflects and distorts reality, how figures move through shared spaces, and how memory lives inside ordinary moments.
If you’re curious how artists translate paintings like these into archival reproductions, this guide offers a helpful foundation: What Is Giclée Printing
The Interview
Is there anything you can tell us about your journey as an artist?
I think, like most children, I was an artist, and it just got squashed out of me. I have my mom to credit for keeping that creativity alive, along with some amazing teachers. I truly believe creativity is a practice.
It’s kind of like working out. You can get out of shape and get back into shape. When I take time off, I feel rusty, so I go back to music and staple compositions and colors that help me reconnect.
Do you remember making art as a child?
My mom and I took a class at Pensacola Junior College when I was about twelve. We painted all day for a week, and I didn’t want to leave. There was one painting where I felt that artist high for the first time. I couldn’t sleep that night. I’d been painting for seven hours and didn’t want it to end.
Were there any failures or pivots that shaped how you work today?
I was a full-time dietitian in my twenties, and I always painted on the side. When I lived in Birmingham, I saw so many women supporting themselves creatively. That showed me this life was possible.
I had to learn both the creative and business sides. I still rely heavily on commissions, and I love them. Prints, textiles, originals, commissions, and now a gallery all give me multiple income streams.
Who or what has influenced your work the most?
Seeing other female creatives making a living was huge for me. Social media also played a big role. I realized no one was going to sell my work but me. So I leaned into humor, collaboration, and lifting others up.
Do you have routines that fuel your creativity?
The more I paint, the more I want to paint. I now paint every morning, five days a week. Music plays a huge role for me. There are albums that instantly put me into work mode.
Do you have a piece that carries special meaning?
I’ve painted this pool composition multiple times. It represents how one small stream of water can affect an entire surface. It reminds me of a dear friend, Dan Forster, who changed generations of lives through generosity and education.
What projects are you excited about right now?
I recently placed a piece in the Naples Four Seasons and have a 16-foot commission going into the Mayo Clinic. Having worked in healthcare, seeing my art in hospitals means a lot to me.
Printing with The Stackhouse
How has professional printing impacted your career?
I would be nowhere without my prints. Stackhouse gives me beautiful, high-quality reproductions that allow for price points at every level. Some prints are large statement pieces, others are accessible gifts under $50.
Choosing the right size and crop can dramatically change how a piece feels on the wall. This guide explains those decisions: Print Sizes, Borders, and Cropping
If you’re ready to create museum-quality reproductions, Giclée Fine Art Prints make it possible to share your work without sacrificing quality.
Find Sarah Soule Webb
Follow along at Sarah Soule Webb Studios on Instagram and Facebook, or visit her website at sswstudios.com
