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​Sterling Crawford is a mid-career self-taught oil painter from Greenville, South Carolina. A graduate of the College of Charleston with a degree in Finance (2019), Sterling has spent five years in accounting, while also growing her business as a professional artist and gallerist. In 2023, she founded Stall Three Studio as a gallery to curate collections of contemporary fine art that are unique, timeless, and reflective of a thoughtful narrative. She values working closely with collectors to help them find pieces that resonate deeply and fulfill their collecting goals, and working with artists to help share their meanings.
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Her artistic philosophy is driven by a belief in art’s ability to connect people across different backgrounds. Through her work, Sterling invites audiences to appreciate not only the beauty of art but also its power to bridge worlds and perspectives. She creates portraits, landscapes, figurative paintings.
Sterling also often writes about the art market, art collecting, and art history in the Stall Three Studio Art Journal.
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"As a self-taught artist, my journey has been one of discovery and storytelling. My work is not just about capturing an image on canvas; it’s about connecting viewers to places and stories beyond their own experience, whether familiar or unfamiliar. I believe in respecting each subject, whether it’s wildlife or a portrait, and I hope my work encourages others to gain a deeper understanding as well. I draw continuous inspiration from the natural landscape of my farm, as well as through reading, connecting with others, and engaging with diverse cultures during my travels. Often, I gravitate towards painting wildlife, using it as a medium to expose the effects of the illegal wildlife trade."
— Sterling Crawford
EDUCATION:
College of Charleston, B.S. Finance, Charleston, SC, 2019
EXHIBITIONS/EVENTS:
Stall Three Studio, Space Exploration: Past, Present, and Future, Greenville, SC, 2024
Stall Three Studio, Inside Africa, Virtual Exhibition, 2023
Cliffs Resident Outreach Glassy, Greenville, SC, 2023
A Joe Pazdan Memorial benefit for Miracle Hill Ministries, Greenville, SC, 2023
Eagle Mountain Vineyards & Winery, Traveler’s Rest, SC, 2021
Meyers Center for Special Children, Holiday Luncheon, Greenville, SC, 2020-2021
Mélange Art Studio & Gallery, Greenville, SC, 2020
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SELECTED COLLECTIONS:
Timber’s Kiawah - Ocean Club & Residencies; Kiawah Island, SC
Whetstone Wine Cellars, Napa, CA​
