About Sarah
Sarah Capon is a Brisbane-based illustrator who specialises in creating intricate layered paper illustrations. Using pieces of paper cut perfectly into shape and layering them together, Sarah is able to capture lively personality within her work. With the aim of bringing joy to the viewer, she focuses on vibrant and idyllic scenes usually involving landscapes, people, and/or animals.
Grow Big,
Little Seed
CBCA - Shortlisted New Illustrator of the Year 2025
CBCA - Notable Picture Book of the Year 2025 ​
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Meet Nina, a young girl navigating the ups and downs of nurturing a little plant 💗🌱. Despite her best efforts to care for her seedling, things don’t go as she hoped. But Nina takes her time, gathers her courage, and tries again.
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This heartfelt and hopeful story, beautifully written by Bec Nanayakkara, explores themes of pregnancy, loss, and the joy of rainbow babies. Bec masterfully weaves together these touching narratives to create a story that resonates with young families.
In-Person Events
Sarah attends art markets with her products a few times per year​.
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Where you can find Sarah this year:
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Brisbane
April 5th: The Great Artist Market at Felon's Barrell Hall​
May 18th: Slowly Made Local Market at The Black Albion
June 28th: The Great Artist Market at Felon's Barrell Hall
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Sydney
September 19-21st: The Big Design Market at Carriageworks
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Photo by Tom Chapman
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Commissions
Please note Sarah is not currently accepting personal commissions. Sign up to her mailing list to recieve details when they open again.
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Celebrate your family and loved ones with a personalised commission made just for them. Whether you'd like a custom pet portrait, or the whole family included, these commissions show your loved ones just how special they are to you.
Please see my FAQ page if you have any general questions about commissions
