Some landscapes seem to hold more secrets than they reveal. In Sarah Lee’s paintings, familiar elements of the natural world take on an uncanny quality, with glowing moons, luminous skies, and quiet expanses of land and water that feel suspended somewhere between reality and imagination. Born in Seoul, South Korea, and now based in Brooklyn, New York, Lee creates oil paintings that draw viewers into places that feel strangely familiar yet difficult to pin down.
Light plays an important role in Lee’s work, often appearing unexpectedly in otherwise still surroundings. A moon might cast an unusually bright glow, a mountain range might open onto a star-filled sky, or a seemingly calm body of water might conceal something beneath its surface. Her landscapes rarely rely on human figures or recognizable landmarks. Instead, subtle shifts in scale, color, and perspective give these places a life of their own, leaving room for curiosity and uncertainty.
Look more closely at Sarah Lee’s paintings, where familiar landscapes become intriguing glimpses into a world that seems to follow its own rules.
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#1 The Umber Sea, 2026 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on Canvas, 70 x 60 inches
8points
Working primarily in oil on canvas and linen, Lee combines rich, carefully blended colors with soft edges and striking contrasts between light and darkness. Her paintings draw on the tradition of landscape art while moving beyond straightforward depictions of nature. The scenes often feel slightly unexpected, as though the world has quietly rearranged itself when no one was looking. The result is an atmosphere that feels peaceful at first but carries a subtle mystery beneath the surface.
#2 Ripples Under The North Star, 2026 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 52×60 inches
3points
#3 Supple Shadow, 2025 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 18x20 inches
2points
#4 Lavender And The Moon, 2025 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 52x56 inches
2points
#5 Golden Field In The Wind, 2024 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on linen, 70×80 inches
2points
#6 Under A Lost Star, 2024 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 56x52 inches
2points
#7 Two Moons, 2024 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on linen, 80x70 inches
2points
#8 Path To The North Star, 2024 By Sarah Lee

About: 60x52 inches
2points
#9 Rainbow Over The Emerald Lake, 2024 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 54x50 inches
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2points
#10 End Of The Cliff, 2024 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on linen, 80x70 inches
2points
#11 Glacier, 2024 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on linen, 52x56 inches
2points
#12 Snowdrop, 2023 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 70x80 inches
2points
#13 Two Skies, 2023 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 70x80 inches
2points
#14 Black Swan, 2023 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 40x44 inches
2points
#15 Poppies In The Wind, 2023 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 60.5x65.5 inches
2points
#16 Endless Night, 2023 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 70x80 inches
2points
#17 The North Star, 2023 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 54x50 inches
2points
#18 Night Breeze, 2023 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 60x70 inches
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2points
#19 Among Trees By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 50x52 inches
2points
#20 Black Tulip, 2021 By Sarah Lee

About: Oil on canvas, 55x50 inches
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2points

