Recognized as a pioneer in scratchboard, Sally was one of the first designated as a Master Scratchboard Artist by the International Society of Scratchboard Artists. Also a Master and recognized by American Women Artists as such, she is a Signature member of the Society of Animal Artists and a Silver Signature member of Artists Changing Tomorrow. Sally was one of the first to introduce color to the medium and has been perfecting her craft since 1967. Her works have garnered Awards of Excellence in multiple Museum juried shows.

Sally has a innate connection with the animal world and regularly travels to exotic locations to photograph her subjects and experience their behavior in the wild. Her works are on display in Museums nationwide and in private collections across the globe.