Manson's work is inspired by the natural environment, especially the beautiful colours textures and light. It is a direct response to the chaos and hectic stamina of the world around us from the fear of global sickness/ warming and War - to the chaos at home with small children and family life in general. The chaos that ensues from running a business from home and finding a work-life balance is a constant companion - striving for happiness and perfection. This lifestyle can be very taxing on one's mental health and to counter this and balance it Manson spends a lot of time being mindful and meditating in the forest - completely immersing herself in the Natural World Away From the screens and technology and phone calls and everything that goes with it, spending at least 3 hours alone in the forest practicing mindful meditation and reconnecting with nature focusing on the five senses and being present in practicing gratitude giving space for creativity to thrive. This is ever-present in the Works that have emerged from slowing down and is what Manson is focusing on in her studio. Many times she brings the Natural World home with her and many times she brings her sketchbook for her canvas with her to the Natural World.

“I grew up down the road from a vast forested mountain in Wicklow. I remember my grandparents taking me up there to ride my bike when I was little, then my taking them up there to gather berries when they got older. I would take my college friends up there to study and make art and now I take my babies up the mountain for nature walks and exploration. Böjin often turns to me and asks if we can go forest bathing. That fills me with so much joy. We go for a little walk, the first hill is quite steep but once we get over the threshold I let them wander and I practice mindfulness and gratitude which fuels my creativity.” - Sarah