Sara J. Frantz: Layered Landscapes of the California Coast Born in suburban Chicago, Sara J. Frantz’s artistic journey began far from the sun-drenched landscapes that would eventually become her signature. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and later pursued her Master of Fine Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, experiences that undoubtedly shaped her evolving perspective on art and its role in reflecting the world around us. Today, she balances her life as a Professor of Studio Art and Chair of the Art & Design Department at Cal Poly in…