Sandra Harris: From Nashville to the Cover of The Saturday Evening Post

Sandra Harris, a full-time artist based in Tennessee, achieved a career milestone in 2024 when her painting "The Colors of Winter" was selected for the cover of The Saturday Evening Post's holiday edition. Initially skeptical, Harris and her family confirmed the legitimacy of the request from the magazine's editor in Indianapolis, Indiana. The honor places her among the ranks of Norman Rockwell, whose work frequently graced the magazine's covers; Harris even owns a 1963 issue featuring Rockwell's portrait of JFK. Born in Colorado Springs in 1944 during World War II, Harris moved to the South and developed a passion for painting animals and landscapes. She earned a bachelor's degree in art from Watkins College of Art and Design in Nashville and has participated in numerous juried shows after studying under major artists. Her work often reflects her Christian faith and love of nature, as seen in pieces like "My Sheep," which incorporates text from John 10:27, and "Psalm One," inspired by Psalm 1:3. Other featured works include "Morning in Tennessee," "On the Lookout," "Radnor Sparkle," and "Feathered Friends." Harris invites viewers to follow her on Facebook and continues to create art that celebrates God's creation.