Realistic acrylic paintings · Meppel
Stories, painted in thin layers of acrylic
Portraits, still lifes, Delft blue and animals by Sarah Creek, artist and painting teacher. Contestant in the Dutch TV show Stars on canvas 2024 and guest exhibitor in Hilton hotels from London to Dubai.
205Paintings online
60Students in the studio
5.0Google rating from 31 reviews
2024Stars on canvas
Featured work
A selection from the collection
Every painting starts with a story and the urge to make something that did not exist yet. Click a work for the story behind it, the size and the availability.
Collected Light
€ 1,240
Dromen van toen en later
Penseel poets doeken
€ 1,250
Beppe's bakje
Cora 2986
ArtistSaskia Sloots van Zwol, alias Sarah Creek
About Sarah
A realistic painter of stories
Meet Saskia Sloots van Zwol, better known by her artist name Sarah Creek. She grew up in a family that was passionate about art and culture. After working as an activity coordinator in elderly care, she devoted herself fully to her passion as an artist eight years ago.
Behind every painting is a story, born from the urge to make something she has never made before. While painting she deliberately leaves room for spontaneous ideas. Her style is characterised by realistic acrylic paintings, in which she builds a beautiful depth with thin layers.
- Realistic acrylic, built up in thin layers
- Contestant in Stars on canvas 2024, audience favourite
- Painting teacher to 60 students in Meppel
- Exhibitions from Amsterdam to London, Paris and Dubai
Collections
Fourteen collections, one hand
From classic still lifes and Delft blue to portraits, animals and the series The lost human about people living with dementia.
Omroep Max · NPO 2
Stars on canvas 2024
On Saturday 21 December 2024, Sarah took on the challenge of painting a portrait of TV presenter Martine van Os on Dutch national television. Three days of filming: meeting and sketching in Hilversum, filming in the studio in Meppel and the unveiling in museum JAN in Amstelveen.
“Martine said she would like an abstract version of herself best. I did not go for that. I am a realistic painter of stories.”
A poll by Omroep Max showed the painting was the viewers' favourite. The work has since been auctioned and raised 950 euros for the charity Edukans.
Google reviews5.0 from 31 reviews
Painting lessons
Discover the power of acrylic
Learn to paint with acrylic in a relaxed atmosphere, where connection and personal growth are central. Whether you are a beginner or already have experience: together we discover how to make layered paintings full of depth and character.
- Small groups of 2 to 5 people
- Morning and evening lessons, six days a week
- Single lesson from 45 euros, lesson cards with a discount
- Coffee, tea and something sweet included
Exhibitions
From Meppel to Dubai
Sarah has exhibited in galleries and museums in the Netherlands and as a guest artist in Hilton hotels across Europe and beyond.
Coming up2026
Kopje Cultuur, 25 years
Grote Kerk · Steenwijk
4 to 6 September 2026. Opening Friday 16.30. Sarah is present with a number of her paintings, alongside regional artists.
2025
Daisy jeans
Hilton Garden Inn · Brussels
Part of a collective exhibition of Dutch artists, October to December 2025.
2022
Kunstkijken bij EOKS
Elisabeth Otter-Knoll Foundation · Amsterdam
Retrospective exhibition with paintings, September to December 2022.
2022
Blue butterfly
Hilton · Dresden
Combined exhibition with paintings and sculptures, June to August 2022.
2022
Desert balloon puppy
Hilton The Walk · Dubai
April to November 2022, at the Jumeirah Beach Residence.
2019
Sarah Creek at Paris
Hilton Charles de Gaulle · Paris
Animal paintings and portraits, May to August 2019. Earlier also Hilton Park Lane in London.
Buy art
Available work
A selection of paintings that are for sale now, directly from the artist. Prices include shipping within the Netherlands. Payment by bank transfer or iDEAL, returns possible within fourteen working days.
Aan de kust
€ 1,560
Quiet grace
€ 975
Treasures of the heart
€ 1,850
Oyster love
€ 530Instagram
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Reviews
What clients say
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Elly Bulsing
2 years ago
Saskia is a wonderful painter who teaches really well. Going to class is a treat. I have learned a lot and never thought I could paint this beautifully.
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Klaaske Hagedoorn
2 years ago
I enjoy trying to paint nature photos I have taken myself, under the supervision of Saskia of course. The lessons are very accessible and, in our case, great fun.
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Merel VH
2 years ago
Almost two years of lessons at Sarah Creek now and I am nowhere near stopping. The small, friendly groups make the atmosphere relaxed, with plenty of attention for you as a student.
Studio and gallery
Welcome to the studio in Meppel
Besides the painting lessons, the studio also shows a selection of Sarah's paintings. You are very welcome to visit by appointment.
- StudioVliegenpad 27, 7941 HK Meppel
- Phone06 13 08 89 00
- VisitsBy appointment, evenings too
Vliegenpad 27, Meppel
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