Sarah Hankinson is a Melbourne-based visual artist, educator and community facilitator whose multidisciplinary practice is rooted in observation, connection and attention to the natural world. With over two decades of experience across commercial illustration, fine art and community engagement, she explores themes of place and ecology through painting, drawing and collaborative making.
Sarah has collaborated on numerous public art projects, including murals, residencies and socially engaged community projects. Her work has been featured in local and national publications, and her illustration career includes commissions for Australian and international clients across editorial, advertising and publishing.
In recent years, Sarah's focus has expanded to encompass arts-based wellbeing and mental health programs, aligning her creative output with broader exploration of mindfulness and the role of creativity in everyday life.
A passionate educator, Sarah teaches across a variety of settings, including TAFE, community groups, adult education and schools. Her workshops focus on observation-based drawing and painting, encouraging participants to slow down, engage with materials, and embrace play. Sarahs creative practice bridges disciplines and focuses on creating inclusive, accessible opportunities for people to connect through art making.