
The artistic talent within Businesses of Bayside reaches international heights through Sarah’s remarkable fashion illustration career, which has taken her from local weddings to royal commissions and luxury brand events around the globe.
Day 8 of Businesses of Bayside
Celebrating the local legends who make our community thrive! Today, we’re featuring @sarahdarbyfashionillustration. An internationally recognised Live Event Fashion Ilustrator!
Here’s her story…
How long have you been in business?
12 years
What was your inspiration for starting this business?
Pre kids I loved working in the corporate world, but post kids I wanted to do things differently. I love drawing so I started exploring this as an option – which paid off!
What’s one thing about your business most people wouldn’t know?
I also paint designs on different surfaces – i.e. glasses, candles and champagne bottles.
What’s the best compliment you have received?
At a wedding I was drawing at last month, a guest said I make people happy.
Share with us some of the jobs you’ve had and brands you have drawn for.
I have drawn for the royal family in Qatar! My work has also taken me to Mexico, America, Italy and London. Some of the brand’s I have drawn for incl David Jones, VRC, Cartier, Valentino, Fendi, Coach and Todd’s.
If you could collaborate with any other business, who would it be?
I would love to work with @diptyque
If your business had a theme song what would it be?
I work at a lot of weddings so I am very familiar with typical ‘wedding songs’. The song ‘Fireball’ is on high repeat so every time this is played, I film myself dancing and send it to my kids!
What is your favourite cocktail?
A spicy marg!
What’s your ‘go -to cafe in Bayside?
@eclair_boulangerie – they still use a picture I drew nearly 10 years ago on their coffee cups 🙌🏼. Plus Mario makes the best coffee!
What is the most rewarding part of your business?
Because I do a lot of weddings, being part of someone’s special day is pretty special. I get to go to work and hear the most beautiful things people say about each other!
Let’s support local! If you love businesses like @sarahdarbyfashionillustration, give them a follow, check her work out, and spread the word!