Sara Nutter is a writer and illustrator passionate about the complicated journey of community and self-liberation. Inspired by a background spanning both art and science, her work explores themes of identity, courage, and life after trauma.
In between freelance work for independent clients, her artwork has appeared in various local art events, and she launched her webcomic, “Julienne,” in October 2022.
Resume
+ B.A. Biology, Writing, George Fox University, Newberg, OR – 2015
+ Field Biology Research Assistant – Powers Lab, George Fox University, 2014-2015
“Climate-Change Response: The Impact of Solar Radiation on Hummingbirds at Mid and High Elevations“
+ Academy of Art University Student Showcase participant – 2017, 2018
+ M.F.A. Illustration, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA – 2018
+ Best in Show Award, Beaverton Arts Mix, Beaverton, OR – 2019
+ Beaverton Library Free Comicbook Day vendor, Beaverton, OR – 2021, 2022, 2023
+ Portland Zine Symposium vendor, Portland, OR – 2023
+ Guest comic “Healing Joy” for the sex education webcomic Oh Joy Sex Toy – 2024
+ Freelance comics artist – 2019 – present
+ Creator of the webcomic, “Julienne” – 2022 – present
What I’m working on!
JULIENNE
Urban fantasy slice-of-life webcomic about merfolk, otherness, and healing from complex trauma.
Free to read at juliennecomic.com
THE BIOROBOTICIST
Science fiction novel about identity, belonging, and biotech cults.
Manuscript is currently undergoing a heavy editing pass, but an older draft can be found at thebioroboticist.com!
DRAGONFLY
The sequel to “The Bioroboticist,” about anxious teens, superpowers, and bucking the system.
Manuscript is in editing stages, a preview can be found here!
SARA NUTTER 