2024 | Longlist | Children's Publishing
- Why did you create this work?
This project was completed during the final module on my MA. It is a story about a strange visitor and the kindness of a child. This was a personal project that enabled me to focus on creating light and energy in my illustrations whilst still leaving space for moments of stillness and contemplation - trying to encourage a deeper connection between the reader and the story. - How were your illustrations used?
The illustrations were used in my final module on my MA as one of my final projects. I plan to continue to work on this book and hope that one day it will be published. - What materials and techniques did you use?
The illustrations are made by hand using a combination of pastels (in some images using a stencil technique to layer the different colours and shapes), gouache paint and ink. The rough-draft image is made using art-graf (a water soluble graphite) and ink. - Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned - Agent
Spring Literary Agency - Agent Instagram
@springliterary - Instagram
@sarahemathew - Biography
I'm an author and illustrator have recently completed an MA in Children’s book illustration at Cambridge School of Art where I graduated with a Distinction. I'm naturally curious about the world around me, and love collecting seeds of inspiration wherever I go. I enjoy taking a playful and experimental approach to image making evoking a sense of wonder through my storytelling and illustrations. - Where are you currently based?
United Kingdom (UK)
