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Sally has been painting for 40 years and has enjoyed art since childhood. She recalls receiving extra credit in school for creating drawings to accompany reports or as special assignments. For several years Sally had a studio in Bloomington, but for the past 10 years she has painted, taught and exhibited in her studio in Nashville, Indiana.

Sign on Sally Steele's Nashville Studio

Sally recalls a girl named Khendra visiting her studio. Khendra stayed for some time, quietly watching Sally paint. As she was being watched, Sally was also observing and finally asked permission to photograph Khendra for a portrait. The painting captures a young girl's contemplative mood and has won several awards. It hangs in Sally's studio and, although she has had offers to purchase the painting, Sally hopes that it will always belong to her or to Khendra.

Kendra photographs and portrait

Sally was born in Bloomington, IN. Her ancestors were among the first settlers in Monroe and Brown Counties. Sally and her husband, Richard, have been married for over 50 years. They raised four children and now enjoy grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. Sally keeps photographs of her family, past and present, in her studio. Her grandchildren enjoy visiting because Sally shares not only her time, but her watercolors. Her granddaughter, Andrea, painted a portrait of Sally and this has a special place in Sally's studio as well.

Portrait of Sally by her granddaughter, Andrea

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