Sage Simms is a storyteller at heart, using her paintings to weave narratives that blend the fantastical with the everyday. Her work, characterized by the genre of magical surrealism, features captivating landscapes populated by intriguing figures, each piece inviting viewers into a scene rich with possibility and wonder. She is experienced and enjoys all mediums including oils, acrylic, water colors and pencils for little doodles and sketches.

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Sage attended UC Santa Cruz, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine and Studio Arts & in Education, Democracy and Justice. This academic foundation equipped her with the technical skills and conceptual grounding essential for developing her unique artistic voice. 

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In addition to her undergrad education, Sage has found a passion in teaching art. Today, Sage resides in San Diego where she works at Point Loma High school teaching Art 1/2 and Art 3/4 Mixed Media. She is simultaneously completing her Masters in Teaching at San Diego State.

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 Through her paintings, Sage aims to engage her audience on a deeper level, encouraging them to explore the stories hidden within each piece. She invites viewers to step into her magical worlds, to question the narratives, and to connect with the emotions and mysteries depicted on the canvas. Sage creates artworks that not only capture the beauty of nature and life's small moments but also challenge viewers to be curious about the scenes before them.