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Sarah Hankinson’s technique uses a combination of traditional drawing and mixed media,
and she is known for her distinct line work—she likes to use strong and conÅdent lines that
vary in thickness to add contrast, interest, and strength to her illustrations. ¹The use of a beau-
tiful line can make an illustration,º she says.
Her work stands out with the bold splashes of watercolor she incorporates. ¹I love watercolors
and the expressive nature of the medium. I tend to not think too much about which colors to
use. I just go with what feels rightº
She begins her illustrations by using a ¹dangerously sharp 2B gray lead pencilº to draw the
model on soft watercolor paper. Hankinson prefers this type of paper because it accepts water
well, not crinkling too much. ¹I use a smooth paper so my line work isn’t fuzzy and the pencil
glides more easily across the paper.º She then brings in color to add interest to the piece. ¹After
scanning the image I play around with the curves and layers in Photoshop to adjust the con-
trast.º In art school one of the Årst things Hankinson learned was how to use contrast to her
advantage. She says contrast can create a strong, clear focal point in a piece and can make a
Æat image pop. She adjusts the levels in her scanned piece in Photoshop to create just the right
contrast and make the piece look more visually appealing. ¹I try to make each piece a balance
of light and dark, thick and thin lines, empty and full space.º
BORN TO ILLUSTRATE:
SARAH HANKINSON
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I treated each illustration job
as a path to gain exposure and
therefore more work.
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Meet Me at the Flatiron ¹The Flatiron is one
of my favorite New Aork buildings; it’s just so
cool! I love that it’s right near Madison Square
Park and Eataly—such a good spot to stock up on
delicious Italian produce,º says Sarah Hankinson
of her pencil and watercolor illustration.
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Boom Boom Room ¹This illustration was inspired by my trip to New Aork and getting ready for the perfect night out,º the artist notes.
¹Gypsy Water is my favorite perfume, and I love having a cocktail while I’m getting ready. The Boom Boom Room is a bar at The Standard
High Line, a hotel in the Meatpacking District; it has amazing views of New Aork City and is the perfect venue for a night on the town.º
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She Wore Red ¹The inspiration was Australian fashion designer Alex
Perry. I loved the dress, the color, and movement—it’s just so beautiful and
was really fun to illustrate,º Hankinson explains.
InÛmences
Hankinson spent a lot of the early days sending drawing
samples to potential clients. ¹I treated each illustration job as
a path to gain exposure and therefore more work,º she says.
Her tenacity paid oٺ with clients ranging from Harper’s Bazaar
to Maybelline New Aork–Australia, and a commission from
Target USA to create an illustration proÅle for its Facebook
page. ¹Each month they have a diٺerent illustrator from
around the world create a proÅle, and it was such an honor
to be featured alongside such amazing illustrators as Kathryn
Elyse Rodgers and Stina Persson, who have inspired me greatly,
particularly when I was starting out.º
Good Advice
Starting out in the Åeld was daunting for Hankinson. Although
it can take a while to reach success, she says if you have the
motivation to push and market yourself work will come.
Illustrator Sarah Hankinson grew up with a dress-
maker for a mom, so she was always around fabrics
and clothing, and while studying she worked part-time
in fashion stores to feed her love for the industry. ¹I
love fashion and I follow many models so it was nat-
ural for me to draw these images and take my career
on this path,º she says. ¹I feel like I never really made
this choice, I just fell into it. I have been drawing for as
long as I remember.º She likes the intimacy of fashion
illustration. ¹It can express a look or feel instantly.º
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