Illustrators of the Future
the winning works (Q3 2026)
"I still can't believe I finally made it: I'm a winner! Thanks so much to everyone who believed I could do it. To everyone who told me to submit more work. And to everyone who cheered along with me when I got the phonecall."
Sandy Butchers
Seeking representation
Concept Cover. This book is not published yet.
What started with art, became storytelling.
What began as a passion for drawing and visual storytelling slowly evolved into something larger: illustrations became their own stories... and this is, even while working a 9-to-5 day job in the automotive industry, where the journey began.
In 2020, Sandy decided to take her work more seriously. She started looking for a way that would allow her to combine her passion for visual arts with her passion for storytelling. For the next four years she worked on The Singularian Grimoire Anthologies; illustrated, interactive scifi/fantasy novels that explored the end of the world and what it would mean to be human, when humans are no longer the dominent species of the earth.
In 2022, Sandy secured representation for her novel Bonds of Blood & Silver (a dark fantasy romance) with Charlie Serabian of Global Lion MGT. For her forthcoming Gothic Fantasy novel, Immortal Design, she is exploring new representation opportunities and is open to conversations with agents interested in the project.
"I've been a teacher for over a decade. I take on any opportunity to help others develop their own style, voice, or dreams. Whether that's in the form of a podcast or in front of a classroom... the ways in which we learn should not be limited to one option."
Sandy Butchers
How it's made
(From The Butchers' Shop Podcast)
