Sandra Metz

September 2026 ; have won an award in the non-cash prize category of the 15th OPEN International Juried Art Competition, Honorable Mention Award by Teravarna Art Gallery, Los Angeles.

With my drawings I try to capture, portray the spirit of nature and the wild. Often with use of elements of nature: wood and fire. Every piece is my attempt to create something real, life-like on a simple piece of wood or paper
Its about connecting your own spirit with other forces of nature and wilderness. The essence of my work is to capture the spirit of wild animals in my work and to honour their spirit, to visualize the soul of wildlife that I hold dear.

A connection that many people have lost in the 21st century. I hope I bring the value of respecting nature and my intention as artist is to be an advocate and a voice for protection and respect for these beautiful creatures in every piece of artwork that i create.

What is the value of an image or portrait ? What does it mean?
Without a connection the real world? With the immense pressure our society puts on the natural environment, wildlife and wilderness. With my art I hope to serve wildlife. That is not an empty promise. At this moment i’m collaborating with Yamnuska wolfdog Sanctuary l...

2003, Cum laude
Bachelor degree of Art and Technology;
multimedia design and technology.
Saxion University of applied sciences, Enschede. The Netherlands