Meet the Artist
Sachiko Quinn
Drawing/Painting
Sachiko Quinn was born and raised in Japan. In 1995, she moved to Portland, Oregon, and began practicing batiking. She has created batik for over 20 years and has also explored various media. Eventually, she started to combine a few different mediums to create unique, one-of-a-kind mixed-media art. Sachiko has shown her work at various juried art shows. Her work continues to take her in new directions, and she plans to practice and refine her art throughout her career.
Sachiko begins her artwork by layering crinkled tissue paper onto a wood panel, securing it with gesso to create a rich, textured foundation. Once the surface is sealed with gel medium, she builds depth through multiple layers of fluid acrylics, incorporating techniques like stenciling, stamping, and color resisting to form an interesting abstract background. She uses collage techniques to add further dimension and visual interest to the focal elements, bringing the composition to life.