Sarah Showell, Mosaic
Sarah Showell grew up in Oak Harbor, Washington. She pursued her love of music at Western Washington University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Music alongside a minor in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This unique pairing led her to Kurayoshi, Japan, where she taught English, immersed herself in local culture and discovered a deep appreciation for traditional Japanese crafts, including Aizome (indigo dyeing) and hand-made paper.
After Japan, Sarah settled in Seattle, where she met her husband. Soon three children joined the family. It was during this time that a stained glass mosaic mural at the Westfield Southcenter Mall caught her eye — and her heart. Instantly captivated by the mosaic medium, Sarah gathered supplies, taught herself through YouTube tutorials, and began creating.
In 2008, Sarah and her family relocated to Zambia for her husband’s work. As a “trailing spouse” unable to work formally, she poured her energy into her art, crafting mosaics and even completing a mural at a local school. After four and a half years in Zambia, the family moved once more — this time to Cape Town, South Africa. There, surrounded by vibrant cultures and rich natural beauty, Sarah found endless inspiration in the wildlife and landscapes of Africa, continuing to develop her mosaic art. After becoming permanent residents of South Africa and living there for over 8 years, she and her family returned to Whidbey Island in 2024.
You can currently find Sarah in her studio in Clinton, Washington, where she continues to explore and create mosaics inspired by the places, people, and wildlife she’s encountered on her global journey.
After Japan, Sarah settled in Seattle, where she met her husband. Soon three children joined the family. It was during this time that a stained glass mosaic mural at the Westfield Southcenter Mall caught her eye — and her heart. Instantly captivated by the mosaic medium, Sarah gathered supplies, taught herself through YouTube tutorials, and began creating.
In 2008, Sarah and her family relocated to Zambia for her husband’s work. As a “trailing spouse” unable to work formally, she poured her energy into her art, crafting mosaics and even completing a mural at a local school. After four and a half years in Zambia, the family moved once more — this time to Cape Town, South Africa. There, surrounded by vibrant cultures and rich natural beauty, Sarah found endless inspiration in the wildlife and landscapes of Africa, continuing to develop her mosaic art. After becoming permanent residents of South Africa and living there for over 8 years, she and her family returned to Whidbey Island in 2024.
You can currently find Sarah in her studio in Clinton, Washington, where she continues to explore and create mosaics inspired by the places, people, and wildlife she’s encountered on her global journey.