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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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    I need illustrations for a childrens picture book
    • Bryonyby Bryony B.
    • Posted: 17 Nov 2016
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    • 11 Feb 2017 Bryony B.
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      Manchester, GB

      Sarah is a hugely talented artist who worked hard to meet the brief. I was really impressed with the standard of her pictures and how quickly she worked on this project. She was friendly and professional throughout and I would highly recommend her for future work.

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    • Kathleenby Kathleen P.
    • Posted: 15 Mar 2018
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    3 to 4 page pencil sketches
    • Robertby Robert G.
    • Posted: 16 Aug 2017
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    I am writing a children's book and would like some illustrations
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