Retired graphic artist Sandra Herbst puts Vince Lombardi’s quote into action — using what she has — each time she sits down at her easel or drawing board.

What she has is the intense desire and ability to create a variety of beautiful things in myriad of media. These “beautiful things” have included sewn puppets and large animal costumes for “Fantasy Workshop” and commercial projects; home decor of paintings, clay sculpture, custom wall murals, furniture, glass and tile mosaics, and decorative pillows; clothing and accessories, including jewelry using “found objects” called vintage/revived, and delightful purses hand-painted in a profusion of rainbow colors and animal prints.

Her latest interest is creating collage and pen and ink Zentangle drawings. Zentangle art images are created by drawing repetitive, structured patterns. At zentangle.com, the technique is described as “one stroke at a time.”

The pieces may be as simple or complex as the artist desires. Although black ink on white usually dominates Zentangle art, color may be introduced.

Herbst added splashes of pink, violet, peach, blue and green watercolor to all her lovely creations. Her favorite is titled: “Bloom.”

Her belief that “variety is the spice of life” not only infuses her artwork, it permeates her other art activities. She is on the executive board (as director) of the Fountain Hills Art League, is publisher of its monthly newsletter “Collage” and has participated for four years in the “Tour d’Artistes.”

Originally from Antioch, Ill., Herbst has been a desert dweller since 1994, and loves it. This love suffuses her Serendipity Art Studio whereas stated on her business card: “the faculty of finding valuable things not sought for!” abounds.

The artwork of Sandra Herbst will be on display at St. Anthony on the Desert Episcopal Church from Nov. 8 through Dec. 13. St. Anthony is located on the corner of 130th Street and Shea Boulevard. Visitors are welcome. For viewing hours call 480-451-0860.