My name is Simone Sackett, and I am a painter from Sacramento, California. My work explores memory, family, and nature through drawing and painting.

When I think of home, I think of the levee roads and winding rivers of the Sacramento Delta. Growing up, I spent countless hours traveling to and from town. What often felt like a frustrating part of my daily routine became time to reflect on my experiences and take in my surroundings. Those familiar roads hold memories of beautiful sunsets, unexpected encounters with wildlife, and meaningful conversations with my family. They also gave me time to be alone with my thoughts.

Now that I live far from home, painting has become a way for me to return to those familiar places. I am particularly drawn to the atmosphere of the Delta, from morning mist and sunlight filtering through trees to the reflections on the water. My paintings are guided by memory rather than exact representations of a place. While the details of a particular moment may fade, the feelings associated with it often remain vivid.

Painting also gives me space to slow down, make sense of my experiences, and find calm when life feels chaotic. Through a fluid painting process and expressive use of line, I explore the places and moments that have shaped me. I think of my paintings as souvenirs or diary entries, preserving memories that might otherwise fade. By sharing them, I hope to give others a sense of the beauty and meaning I find in these familiar places.