My name is Simone Sackett and I am a painter from Sacramento, California. I enjoy creating works embodying themes of preserving memory, family dynamics, and nature through various painting mediums.

With a primary focus on oil painting, I try to show affection and respect towards each subject. When I create art, my goal is to communicate the intrinsic value of every subject, whether it is a landscape, a family member, or simply an intangible concept. This challenge keeps me completely engrossed in my work, and the development of its expression, mood, textures, and personality. My work starts as a disorganized set of concepts, that I slowly reassemble into a cohesive result that leaves me satisfied. I attempt to explore the relationship between colors, subjects, and textures in my art. I want to present works that push viewers to relate to and gain an understanding of the character and spirit that lies within all of my subjects.

When I graduate from Pratt, I plan to continue my career as a painter, creating works that challenge my understanding of my chosen subject matter and the perspectives of my audience.