I was a child in the 1970’s and at that time there was a kiln at the school that I went to. My Mum often tells me that my teacher in Year 6 showed her my creations and said ‘there’s definitely something there!’.

I studied Textile Design at University before becoming secondary school art teacher. I’ve taught all ages and all syllabuses, BTEC’s, GCSEs and A Levels and I’ve taught most disciplines - Art, Graphics, Textiles, 3D, printmaking, digital - even website design and coding using HTML - you name it.

When my boys were born I was reunited with my love of picture books and I’ve have been writing, drawing and educating myself in this field ever since. 

2023 was a hugely important year for me. I won 2 illustration competitions. One to have my work evaluated by the Good Ship Illustration crew and Tiffany Leeson, Creative Director at Farshore Books. 

Then In November I won one of 6 places to take part in a speed dating event run by the Picture Hooks team in Edinburgh. I got to meet and present my work to 10 agents and publishers which was an awesome experience.

I also undertook 2 instagram takeovers for the Good Ship Illustration which was super fun.

I have a lovely husband, and 2 bonkers sons.

Please get in touch if you’d like to work with me.

Thanks for taking a look at my work. 

Sabina

sabinatownshend@gmail.com