Sarah Wilkins Archives - SARAH WILKINS

I’m in deep illustrating a new book with an underwater theme.

Latest illustrations for Brio Magazine

The Big Bang for kids.

A sneak peak at my upcoming book about the big bang theory and the birth of our solar system – interesting bedtime reading to say the least. Due for release in July this year.

Existential therapy isn’t new. Who knew?

Kicking off the new year with this illustration for The Atlantic and a fascinating topic – Existential Therapy.

A Powerful Article on a Challenging Subject

For Brio Magazine, December 2018 / January 2019

Inside the Los Angeles Times Gift Guide for 2018

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of the year already. But so happy to have my illustrations featured in this year’s L.A. Times gift guide again, as well as in L.A. Affairs!

My new cover for the Los Angeles Times Gift Guide for 2018

My cover for this weekend’s L.A. Times Gift Guide for 2018. See the posts above and below for more work inside the guide AND for L.A. Affairs.

For L.A. Affairs and an article on doing some homework before you propose.

Here’s a great article to help us embrace being wrong, remove our confirmation bias and consider the benefits of listening to others. One of the best things about illustrating for editorial pieces is how much you can learn. This one is for Breathe magazine, out of the UK.

Change for the Better

A recent piece for Breathe magazine in the UK about living in a more sustainable way.

In a rare interview, Elena Ferrante describes the writing process behind the Neapolitan novels

For ANZ Bank in recognition of International Womens’ Day, 2018.

Green House Magazine

An interesting article on the benefits of waiting before deciding on divorce for Green House, the alumni magazine for the Faculty of Agriculture Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta. Thanks to AD Paige Weir.

L.A. Times Holiday Gift Guide

An illustrated Gift Guide for the Holiday Season. Many thanks to AD Kelli Sullivan for putting together such a fun and colourful project.

Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls 2

Looking forward to seeing the second volume of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls in the flesh soon. Featuring two of my portrait illustrations along with another 98 to check out by the “best female artists of our time.” Pre-orders ship November 20!

The Enemy Within

New work in the latest issue of XXI magazine, which looks at the conflict many people face between their personal values and those of the companies they work for.

New for Vim & Vigor

It’s great to see my illustrations for this spread on putting a life care plan together in Vim and Vigor magazine.

Life in the Big Apple, with a Big Dog!

For Los Angeles Times.

The Wrong Guy

For an article in Los Angeles Times about a less than perfect relationship.

Causette Magazine – Gynecologists Blues

For French magazine Causette and an article about the challenges faced by gynecologists in Italy.

Barnes and Noble Wrapping Paper

Wrapping Paper for Barnes and Noble by illustrator Sarah Wilkins

My new design for Barnes and Noble’s in-store wrapping paper. It’s a thrill knowing that all books and gifts, big and small, are being wrapped in my bookshelf inspired art work.

Fear of Falling for Los Angeles Times

My latest for a story in Los Angeles Times about the fear of falling in love.

Surtex 2017 New York City

I’m really excited to be part of this year’s Surtex Surface Design Licensing Show in New York. My work will be at Booth 2726, so if you’re visiting do pop in and say hi to the wonderful team at the ARTelier of Brands.

The Female Gaze – for L.A.Times

A new piece for the Los Angeles Times. Directors, writers and producers reflect on the female gaze in their work. You can read the article here.

New for Bucknell Magazine

My spread for the Spring issue of the Bucknell Magazine. ‘A New Age of Exploration’ – all about the explosive growth in knowledge and steep drop in computational costs speeding researchers advances. Fascinating read!

Double Date Dilemma

My illustration for Beth Reno’s story of dating two best friends, on the same night. For Los Angeles Times.

Being Bold for Change

A second illustration for ANZ’s BlueNotes and an article on pay parity for women.

The Book That Made Me

A sneak-peak of my cover for the Penguin Random House edition of “The Book That Made Me“.

“Just as authors create books, books create authors — and these essays by thirty-one writers for young people offer a fascinating glimpse at the books that inspired them the most”

International Women’s Day – Time to Stop Fixing Women

My piece for a great article in ANZ Bank’s Bluenotes about how women’s place in the workplace can be changed for the better.

Love in the Bike Lane

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For L.A. Affairs at the Los Angeles Times. An article by Suzanne Travis chronicling her romantic adventures as a nurse and stand-up comic, and of finding love on a Valentine’s Day bike ride!

New Year – New Adventures

Wishing everyone the best of things for 2017 and hoping we all have the chance to step into an exotic adventure or two.

Warm Memories Of Summer

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For Cassandra King’s article in Coastal Living Magazine, reflecting on picknicking on the sand, riding the waves, and coming of age in a magical Florida beach town.

Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls

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I was asked to illustrate two portraits of inspirational women for the book Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. This is Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, b. 1922, the Cuban drummer who dared to drum when it was taboo for a girl to do so. She joined Cuba’s first ever all-girl dance band at the age of 10 and went on to become a world famous musician.

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And the extraordinary Cholita Climbers of Bolivia. These women, wearing their tradition ‘cholita’ skirts, have scaled five peaks in Bolivia’s Cordillera Real range. All are higher than 6,000 meters above sea level.