Sally J Collins
Home address:
6 Kings Court, Longniddry, EH32 0QP, ScotlandTelephone:
01875 853 553Email:
sallyjcollins@btinternet.comBRAW network:
yesLL funded:
yesAgent:
Kathryn RossBiography:
Sally was born in Wiltshire, England. After five happy years at the unique Art Secondary School in Bath, Somerset, dreaming of stardom as a fashion designer, she was persuaded to go off to Manchester Polytechnic to train as a teacher instead! Whilst teaching in comprehensive schools in Nottingham and Hull, she studied part-time and gained a silver medal in City & Guilds Fashion. Sally moved to Scotland with her husband in 1976 and then became a freelance artist and art tutor.
About writer's work:
I enjoy working in tone or black and white, using charcoal, pencil, pens and brush with inks and acrylics. I’m usually asked to use colour for the book illustrations, and the cover artwork always has to be bright colour, so I use acrylics, gouache and watercolour, watercolour pencils, pens and pastels. Mixing media adds depth, movement and interest.
Favourite subjects are: portraits, trees, plants and animals.
I try to show a strong sense of movement in all my images, and include humour whenever I can.
Working for East Lothian Council for many years, I guided several “banner-making projects” with adults, depicting local history and personal memories, using fabrics and paints, and I’ve tutored drawing and painting classes for adults, and children’s art workshops (out of school hours).
Personal commissions for public and private display include: illustrations for orientation panels, wildlife guides, Christmas cards, local scenes, booklets, fabric banners and painted murals, portraits of animals and people.
Most of my work involves a lot of research (and worry!) to get historical, biological and technical details correct, and I always aim for perfection, but it seems elusive!
It’s great working very closely with authors to bring their characters, etc. to life (often as the stories develop, because there is a very tight deadline!)
About writer's events and projects:
Talks to any age group - adults and children - with demonstrations of my favourite techniques and media. I show original artwork and development roughs for my book illustrations, and other commissions if required. Willing to travel.
Art workshops included in any event for children and adults where time allows.
Please contact me through my agent, Kathryn Ross of Fraser Ross Associates.
Language:
EnglishAge groups:
5-8, 9-12, Teens, AdultsBooks written
From its secret underground streets to the top of Arthur's Seat, the city of Edinburgh has been the inspiration for many children's books and writers. This unique guide will help children and adults ...
Books illustrated
This story is set in the times when Orkney was owned by Norway. Two step-brothers ruled the Islands - Paul is gentle while Harold is feared by the people. On the Island of Hoy lived an evil dwarf. An ...
A re-telling of the true story of Greyfriars Bobby, the Scottish Skye Terrier whose devotion to his master beyond the grave has captured hearts for many decades. A story of heartwarming loyalty with ...
New for 2007 the latest in the Hamish McHaggis series - 48 pages of fun and puzzles for all the family- including a brand new Hamish McHaggis story and a game for 4 players
A series of picture book titles following the adventures of Hamish McHaggis and his friends as they visit various destinations throughout Scotland. Hamish McHaggis is a lovable, happy go lucky Haggis ...
A series of picture book titles following the adventures of Hamish McHaggis and his friends as they visit various destinations throughout Scotland. Hamish McHaggis is a lovable, happy go lucky Haggis ...
A series of picture book titles following the adventures of Hamish McHaggis and his friends as they visit various destinations throughout Scotland. Hamish McHaggis is a lovable, happy go lucky Haggis ...
Sixth book in a series of picture book titles following the adventures of Hamish McHaggis , a cuddly haggis, and his friends- Rupert an English Hedgehog, a mischievous Pine Marten, Angus and Jeannie, ...
A series of picture book titles following the adventures of Hamish McHaggis and his friends as they visit various destinations throughout Scotland. Hamish McHaggis is a lovable, happy go lucky Haggis ...
Fifth book in a series of picture book titles following the adventures of Hamish McHaggis , a cuddly haggis, and his friends - Rupert an English Hedgehog, a mischievous Pine Marten, Angus and ...
A cabbage-stealing giant helps himself to two princesses in an effort to get his housekeeping done. But the youngest princess, with the help of the Peerie Folk and a bowl of dishwater, saves her ...
In the Borders of the 13th century lived fairies who would steal children. Such is the fate of nine-year-old Tamlane. The years pass but Tamlane is not forgotten. His bold-hearted playmate Janet ...
When an old fisherman agrees to give his firstborn son to a seamaid, he lives to regret his foolish promise. His son leaves home to find service as a warrior to a Highland king. The seamaid becomes a ...
Chronicles the history of Scotland from the Stone Age to the present, highlighting kings and queens, attempts at independence from Britain, introduction to the industrial age, and role in World War I ...
Set in the times of the witch burnings, a good man discovers his wife is a witch. He discovers that she has sampled the wines of the Bishop of Carlisle. The old man discovers the magic words which ...
Thomas Learmont (Laird of the Castle in Ercildoune in Berwickshire), loved books, poetry, nature and music. Most of all Thomas loved to study nature in the area around the castle. One May morning he ...
