Meet our EMBER illustrator: Sarah Gordon

Each month, CreativeMornings has a different theme for the talks given at our local chapter events around the world. It is our tradition to work with an artist in our community to create an illustration for each monthly theme.

Our theme for April is EMBER. It was chosen by our Poulsbo chapter in Washington and illustrated by Sarah Gordon.

Sarah Gordon is a British artist and textile designer working from her coastal home studio on Bainbridge Island, WA. She is known for her curious, contemporary artwork that brings together seaweed and coral with botanicals, insects, birds and other natural elements. Her bold incorporation of contrasting color and mark making is influenced by the simplicity of modern art and contemporary interiors combined with her love for quirky antique botanical illustrations creating a unique view into nature. 

Sarah has had the opportunity to collaborate with a range of clients including interior designers, fashion/home collections and book publishers. Select clients include: Anthropologie, Boden, Soma, Penguin Publishing and Bespoke Letterpress.

In addition to original artwork and giclee prints Sarah has now expanded her brand to include wallpaper, textiles, and soon to come home products.

Sarah shared the following reflection on her illustration for this month’s theme: ​​

“I was inspired by the quiet, glowing moment at the edge of a fire - when the flames have settled and only warm embers remain. This botanical vignette grew from that sense of calm and gentle radiance. I shaped the tendriled flowers to feel like drifting smoke trails, and added moths and insects that are drawn in like “moths to a flame.” The colors echo glowing embers - dusty pinks, deep reds, and warm ambers to keep the mood peaceful, still, and luminous.”

Listen to how to pronounce Sarah’s name.

You can see more of Sarah’s work on her site and follow him/her/them on Instagram @sarahgordondesign.

Selected Works