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    Sarah Gledhill

    Sarah Gledhill

    Illustrator, artist

    Lancaster, United Kingdom

    English speaking

    A pencil (or pen) has never been far from my hand, always ready to note an idea fleeting by. By the time I was eight I had started the habit of drawing caricatures of my teachers...Read moreA pencil (or pen) has never been far from my hand, always ready to note an idea fleeting by. By the time I was eight I had started the habit of drawing caricatures of my teachers – a basic concept of self-preservation stopped me from sharing my efforts with them!
    There has always been a call for sketched characters to entertain or educate, to illustrate a point, for posters to advertise events or for individualised messages for greeting cards. Pencils, pens and paint form the base with digital/ graphics programs providing an extra route for alternative finishes depending on the desired effect. I have to admit I often feel that using computers for art is ‘cheating’, however with experience I have come to appreciate it as simply another technique with its own unique effects and advantages. My aim is to preserve the character, the charm and the personality of hand drawn art work and combine it with the efficiency and clarity offered by computerised programs while avoiding the mass produced look.
    Experiences through wildlife rehabilitation, animal welfare and riding have given me that ‘feel’ for how an animal moves and reacts. Being a dotty mother of inquisitive and energetic sons gave me ample opportunity to observe a hectic range of human movement (and the rationalisations) through the ages. That gives the ‘bones’ of each character. All in all my learning has been a lifelong, hands on and observational experience. I want my sketches to retain an element of the life and movement that they portray. Each should be a personality, a character – and fun!
    I have enjoyed a variety of challenges and in being a conduit for people to express their individual ideas. Whether it has been murals on the side of a school wall, creating team logos, a stencil motif or screen designs and printing them onto shirts. Computer graphics tools have increasingly simplified the using of a mix of photos and design – be it for business or greeting cards, of a family’s pets to create a tribute for printing on shirts or bags or using a child’s photo and mixing it with a fantasy drawing to personalise a child’s school bag or shirt. Loads of fun!
    I have now reached a point where I can focus my energies on artwork and illustration and put to use the collective knowledge and experience I have gleaned to date – and always to keep learning more…

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    Dog & Cat illustrations
    • Jackieby Jackie K.
    • Posted: 9 Mar 2018
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    • 28 Mar 2018 Jackie K.
      Jackie K.
      Daventry, GB

      Sarah produced some fabulous illustrations for us of cats and dogs, will definitely use her again

    (Children's )story illustrations
    • Davidby David W.
    • Posted: 28 Oct 2017
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    • 14 Mar 2018 David W.
      David W.
      Ilford, GB

      Very talented lady , absolute co-operation and understanding. Interpreted the story-line and went to work. Wonderful animals and scenes. Thanks Sarah G

    Christmas/engagement book
    • Nicholasby Nicholas O.
    • Posted: 4 Dec 2017
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    • 11 Jan 2018 Nicholas O.
      Nicholas O.
      Dudley, GB

      Sarah's ideas and effort were fantastic. She treated my project as if it was one of her own. I'm really happy with her work

    I need 6 illustrations for a juvenile fiction book
    • Mahdiby Mahdi Z.
    • Posted: 17 Nov 2017
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    • 28 Dec 2017 Mahdi Z.
      Mahdi Z.
      Edinburgh, GB

      The experience of working with Sarah has been excellent. She is a highly responsible and responsive individual, and the quality of her work is great. She will provide you with more than you have asked for. I would definitely recommend working with her. In fact, I am going to ask her for more illustrations already :)

    A moose for Christmas
    • Kathleenby Kathleen P.
    • Posted: 15 Nov 2017
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    • 17 Nov 2017 Kathleen P.
      Kathleen P.
      Myrtle Creek, OR, US

      Efficient and easy to work with!

    Cover page of my book
    • Yoshinoby Yoshino S.
    • Posted: 27 Sep 2017
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    • 14 Nov 2017 Yoshino S.
      Yoshino S.
      Kensington, GB

      Sarah was quick to understand what I wanted, and it was done very smoothly!

    Illustration of a character
    • Claireby Claire D.
    • Posted: 31 Oct 2017
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    • 09 Nov 2017 Claire D.
      Claire D.
      Loughborough, GB

      Great freelancer to work with

    I need a professional fictional family for a children's book.
    • Shabeenaby Shabeena R.
    • Posted: 8 Sep 2017
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    • 16 Sep 2017 Shabeena R.
      Shabeena R.
      Bath, GB

      Thank you for helping me develop my characters. Brilliant

    I need illustrations for my wife's picture book.
    • Jimby Jim P.
    • Posted: 4 May 2017
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    • 30 Aug 2017 Jim P.
      Jim P.
      Richmond, CA, US

      Sarah did great work and worked with us to create a fantastic product.

    Picture Book Illustration
    • Johnsonby Johnson J.
    • Posted: 17 Apr 2017
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    • 28 Jul 2017 Johnson J.
      Johnson J.
      New London, CT, US

      Sarah is an amazing talent and a combination of articulate, a collaborator, perfectionist and owns the project with you,
      Could not ask for more.

      Sarah G.
      Sarah G.

      Thanks Mark, it was fun!

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