people talking to people through art.
that is what i know.
ABOUT
SARAH J. SIMMONS is a multifaceted freelance creative living in Nashville, TN.
She is the owner of the art based children's clothing brand, little saint southwest and runs saint southwest studio, a hybrid art and design studio, which focuses on the importance of collaborative art, story, and human connection.
She has worked with clients such as Puma, Nike, REI, The Future of Storytelling, Google, and Red Bull to drive the aesthetics of multiple local and international campaigns.
Harnessing her own experience as a business owner and her agency marketing experience for both large companies as well as small innovative start-ups like NEVER Coffee, she leads the charge to help brands get the visuals they need to communicate effectively and succeed.
specializing in understanding the ethos that is driving a project or a brand, she works with the client to create a visual identity that represents that ethos... it begins with understanding the client, the client's story, and how to turn that story into a work of art.
beautiful art. fun art. weird art. the right kind of art to tell the story.
Storytelling is at the heart of everything she makes... every line, every image, every scene, every logo.
so If you have a story you need to tell...
what is saint southwest studio ?
saint southwest studio is a never ending making project. it is also a collaborative project. this is about making things together all the damn time.
need someone to work with on a fashion project, a print project, or environmental installation? reach out
recommendations
"As an artist and designer, Sarah combines her unique abilities as a trained fine artist with her impeccable tastes. The result is work that speaks directly into trend, art history and the design conversation with a fresh and much needed point-of-view. Her work lives in that space where aesthetics transcend the visual; her design and art direction uses visuals to tell stories, create connections and impart feeling. Within a project, Sarah pairs her aesthetic with her keen ability to understand and elevate a brand or project’s message to speak more honestly to an audience. She is an art director who can be the driving force in digital, print and video because she uses her abilities to answer the most crucial needs of a project or brand."
-Zachary davis, creative director at imagination international inc.
"Sarah has lead our design team through projects for local and international clients and completed campaigns for social, digital, in-store, print and OOH and she ensures our clients' message is conveyed accurately and in a visually stunning way to their consumer."
-Meg Weber, Executive Producer at Juliet Zulu in Portland, OR
"Sarah has played a key role in our company's success because of her thoughtful approach, strong voice, and collaborative spirit. She made every project easy. Her thinking and approach to all projects relies on formal education and a keen understanding of how her voice can influence the contemporary visual conversations."