Sarah Thornton-Smith is an artist-designer with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Curtin University. Following her graduation in 1993, she pursued her interests working in interiors and graphics in various design companies, always maintaining a fascination with colour. 

Her work stems from observing nature directly, with field study drawings and illustrations influenced by the rhythmic beats of music, while being inspired by narrative words and ideas that allow her to play with colour intuitively.