Sarah Rowan

Sarah Rowan is an artist and thought leader who empowers individuals and organisations to ignite a better future through creativity. As one of Australia’s top Speed Painters, she has lived and breathed the dynamic process of transformation for over 20 years, turning blank walls and canvasses into thought-provoking pieces of art, with limited time and often in front of a live audience. Merging her artistic talent with her passion for public speaking, Sarah has reimagined the role of the artist, pushing the boundaries of a studio-based pursuit into a trail-blazing performance genre that challenges the limitations of time and space.  After graduating from Converse College in 2003 with a BFA in Studio Art, Sarah started an art business in Greenville, South Carolina, USA before moving to Sydney to expand her horizons. It was here that she used the process of creative futurism to overcome depression, challenge chronic illness and create a new future for herself. No longer shackled by societal norms, she has stepped into the full power of her truth personally and professionally.  Sarah’s strong emotional storytelling, along with her ability to paint fast and think fast has captivated hundreds of clients like Adobe, ANZ, AMP, Nestlé, Ferrari, Destination NSW, and the Sydney Airport. She has inspired audiences to embrace their own creativity which she believes is a "birthright to all” and to date has painted at over 450 events raising over $240,000 for charity.