Where it all began…

Bit of background…

Sarah Graduated in Environmental illustration at the University of Sunderland in 1996

With the help of the Prince’s Trust she began printmaking full time, which started a love affair with Lino.

In 1998 she received the Lloyd’s private banking award from the Society of Wildlife Artists at The Mall Galleries. London for her print ‘Rhino Lino’.

Using traditional techniques, with the same set of tools she has used since her very first linocut, designs are carved into Lino blocks. Prints are pulled using linseed oil ink which allows some pieces to be additionally tinted with watercolour to give added texture. She also uses beautiful Japanese tissues with gold & silver foil flecks, further enhancing the decorative effects to her printed images.

Influenced by wildlife be it fluffy, furry or feathered, Sarah has continued to explore a variety of themes, the Hare being a particular favourite.

The current collection of work has focused on the positioning of each subject on the paper. The space to let the viewer decide on what the animal is thinking, its next move or feeling.

Works are held in private collections across the globe and have been commissioned by Artists Cards Ltd, Holland & Holland, Mayfair, London and the National Trust and can be seen at galleries throughout the UK.

Sarah now lives and works from her home, The Pink House in Cumbria alongside her artist husband David, two children, Rosie and Woody and her muse, Bonzo the mini longhaired dachshund.