When most kids look at a shoe, they see only a shoe. When Sadie Cowan looks at a shoe, she sees possibilities.
A rain boot, red high heel, ballet slipper and other footwear Sadie, 10, saw in a book of illustrations inspired one of 42 pieces she had on display in a May 6 art exhibition in Dalton, Ga.
Reinterpreting the everyday in an abstract way has been the foundation of most of Sadie’s artwork since she began painting at age 3.
“I like the fact that you can express your feelings and thoughts through art and tell your audience what kind of artist you are,” she said. “I like to express things I like and important events. I like to relate my art to real-life things.”
Although Sadie has a fondness for mixed media, she said she primarily works with acrylic paint on a variety of materials, from canvas to cardboard.