SARAH DOWLING

Sarah Dowling is a freelance illustrator based in Bristol, UK, who specializes in illustrations that feature various lifestyles and activities.


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CREATIVE STATEMENT


I take great inspiration from the world around us, from food, to architecture, to plants and animals, and of course people. Over the years I've worked with brands, charities and small businesses to create work that has been used on packaging, products, social media, online and print campaigns, educational resources, signage and films. I love the challenge of taking an idea or written brief from a client, and filtering it through my creative eye to bring it to life visually.
When I’m not busy with commercial work, I create bespoke pieces for individuals including murals, house portraits, maps, event stationery, as well as my own products.

RECENT CLIENTS


  • Swarovski
  • Abercrombie & Kent
  • WWF UK
  • Dorset National Landscape

Q&A


Do you draw from a model or your imagination? 
A bit of both, I often start by drawing from photo references which I take myself as much as possible, (my camera reel has some interesting pictures of me in strange poses!) I don't copy them exactly as that can leave things feeling a bit flat—so that's where imagination comes in! Drawing from life where I can is always great too.

What's your favourite activity to illustrate? 
I've just been working on a really nice personal project inspired by a recent trip to Morocco and I loved drawing the musicians over there and the market sellers!

Where do you find inspiration? 
I love to travel and go on adventures—even just locally in Cornwall or Wales, so that's a big inspiration for people watching, but also for landscapes, nature, architecture and food as well as different colour palettes. I'm always taking pictures and making notes on my phone and in my sketchbook. I also love growing food and plants—so anytime I can incorporate food or plants into my work I enjoy that!


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