 Sarah will discuss the process of illustrating and designing picture books, using slideshows and props such as sketches, dummies, and original paintings. Her workshops are fun and collaborative- drawing together we will produce a magnificent piece of art. (Taken from lateral learning website: http://www.laterallearning.com/authors/davis.html)
Biography:
Examples of Sarah's work can be seen on her website: http://www.sarahdavisillustration.com/
Sarah holds an honours degree in literature, and as a qualified secondary teacher taught English, creative writing and art in NZ secondary schools for 5 years. In 2004 Sarah moved to Sydney and began freelancing in commercial illustration for advertising, film, editorial publishing, and toy design. She worked as an in-house designer for The Book Company, and as as art director and senior illustrator for Childhood Heroes, producing books in association with high profile sports stars such as Tim Cahill, Brett Lee, and UK footballers Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand. In July 2009, she threw herself into illustrating picture books full time.
Image from Lateral Learning website: http://www.laterallearning.com/authors/davis.html |