Sandy Steen Bartholomew

Updated: Oct 23

Artist, Author, Illustrator

Sandy Steen Bartholomew is an artist, author, and illustrator known for her

playful, offbeat creations that blend storytelling, humor, and a touch of chaos.

Her work spans from intricate drawings and comics to three-dimensional

creatures crafted from found objects, clay, and fabric.

Inspired by the joys and challenges of neurodivergence, Sandy embraces an

unconventional approach to art, transforming discarded materials and everyday

curiosities into vibrant, mischievous beings with their own tales to tell.

A lifelong storyteller, Sandy has authored and illustrated numerous books,

bringing her unique artistic voice to both instructional and narrative works.

Her background in illustration, design, and the Zentangle® method has

influenced her detailed, pattern-rich style, while her love of toys, junk, and

oddball characters keeps her work unpredictable. Whether on paper or in

sculpture, her creations invite viewers into a world where

imperfection is celebrated, imagination runs wild, and

nothing is ever quite what it seems.

Sandy lives in Warner, NH, with her service dog,

Elsa Bear. They both work and play in their

mixed-media studio surrounded by

half-finished projects and an ever

growing menagerie of creatures.

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