ArtistSandra Kuck
Title:Sonatina
Medium: Artist Handsigned Limited Edition Canvas Giclee
Image Size: 30 x 40
About the Artist: Sandra describes herself as a "romantic realist." Her nostalgic settings and angelic children evoke memories and emotions of childhood, or of our children. With vibrant colour, delicate lighting, and exquisite lace and flowers, Sandra creates a romantic and peaceful atmosphere, capturing the beauty and simplicity of days gone by. Sandra was born in Ohio, and moved to California when she was ten years old. As a child, she always loved to doodle and sketch. Her first oil painting was a portrait of Napolean! During her education at UCLA and The Art Student's League in New York, Sandra realized her love for painting children, deviating from her professors' emphasis on modern art.

After a three month romance, Sandra married New York City detective John Kuck, who encouraged Sandra to pursue her dream of becoming a successful artist. They quickly started a family and had two active children, John Jr. and Evelyn. When the children were young John would entertain them on weekends so Sandra could have an opportunity to develop her artistic talent. Once the children were in school, Sandra was able to devote more time to her art, while John sold her works to local galleries. Their confidence in Sandra's special talent would soon be realized by the collecting public.

Although Sandra enjoys acclaim, she much prefers to be at home in her studio. A modest person, Sandra is easily embarassed by praise from her faithful collectors. She finds her inspiration from many different sources, including the special relationship between mother and child, the beauty of the country garden, or the fine furnishings and clothing of the Victorian era. Sandra's pursuit of perfection, and exacting standards for detail only allow her to paint eight to ten pieces per year, since only one piece can be completed in a four to six week period. Her ability to create flawless scenes of serenity, joy, and elegance has made her one of the most beloved artits in North America.

Sandra Kuck’s nostalgic settings and angelic children evoke memories and emotions of our childhood, and of our children. Dedication and perseverance have taken Sandra to the heights of success. In addition to her prestigious standing in the collectible community, Sandra also produces fine art prints, and was recently commissioned by the National Archives in Washington, D.C. for a series commemorating American women.

During her education at UCLA and The Art Student’s League in New York, Sandra realized her love for painting children. In 1983, she was honored with the National Association of Limited Edition Dealers’ Plate of the Year, Print of the Year, and Artist of the Year awards. Since 1983, Sandra has been honored each year with awards from NALED, including an unprecedented six-time honor as Artist of the Year.