Welcome to my site. With a background in scenic design and years of experience painting for theater, film, and private commissions, I specialize in creating immersive, joyful environments that spark wonder and connection. From large-scale murals to licensed art collections, my work blends imagination, craftsmanship, and heart. Whether you’re here to explore my latest projects or dream up something custom together, I’m so glad you stopped by
I am an experienced, multi-faceted artist passionate about visual storytelling and working with others who share the same thirst for growth and inspiration.
Blue Pepper Creative Studio is the creative home of artist and designer Sara Culpepper. With a background in scenic design, fine art, and art direction, the studio blends soulful artistry with strategic vision. Whether designing for brands, spaces, or licensing collections, Blue Pepper creates visual experiences that are bold, thoughtful, and story-driven.
Her approach to illustration and custom design is very much like her approach to the translation of text into location and the exploration of how the characters interact with the audience. Research is a huge part of this discovery and she pulls from her personal experience and emotional responses to produce the surroundings. Line, texture and color are essential to her composition and design.
Designing nationally and locally she has had the pleasure of working with many talented artists, including Heritage Theatre Festival, The Atlanta Opera, The Culbreth Stage, the Alliance Theatre, Dogwood Studios, Georgia Shakespeare Festival, The Puppetry Center for the Arts, CENTERSTAGE in Baltimore, and Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Art in Motion
Art Hustle
Robert Kaufman Fabrics
Ganz
Published in Southern Lady Magazine
Sotheby’s Realty
City of Dunwoody
Cliff Valley School
Emory University