Sara Goddard

About Silhouettes

Silhouettes are often associated with regal stately homes of the 18th Century and Paris, yet they encompass so much more and can be seen in modern day magazines, advertising and as a backdrop to many popular films, such as Lemony Snickett and even have an air of film noir with mysterious silhouetted gangsters.

There are many different varieties as they can be made using paint on glass or clay cameos, ink drawn and highlighted detail using gold leaf to name a few.

A true silhouette is cut using a pair of specialised scissors which smoothly cuts through black paper to capture the profile of the sitters face.  This technique can only be achieved with great skill and it is one that Sarah Goddard still preserves as it gives the best results, requires patience and a good eye for detail, and stuns people who think that the fast scissor action is magic. Sarah's work is beautifully executed and greatly admired.

Why Are Silhouettes so special?

• v Rare - with only a few artists practising in the UK.
• v Unique - as each silhouette captures a flattering yet true likeness
• v Wow - with nothing more than paper, sharp scissors, and an artist's flair.
• v Memorable - gifts or keepsake of the day.
• v Speed - they only take a matter of minutes!
• v Sophisticated - style makes for a great conversational piece in any setting.

Why you should book a Silhouette artist

For the same price as a conventional act you can offer your guests something a bit different. With only a few artists working in the UK, Sarah gives you a young contemporary twist to this rare 18th Century art form.

What is Silhouette Cutting?

Silhouette cutting is a mix and mingle form of entertainment, where flattering and stylish hand crafted miniature profiles of guests are cut in front of their eyes, with nothing more than specialised scissors, and black paper in only a matter of minutes with no drawing or trickery.

The results are stunning miniature profiles of your guests which they can take home as unique mementos of your event.

Silhouettes are perfect as a mix n mingle entertainment for reception drinks or around a dinner.

Sarah arrives 30 minutes prior working to set up and meet the organiser. This is preliminary to let you know that Sarah arrived, however she has worked at many prestigious events and is well equipped with what is required at a function allowing you and the guests to relax.

Requirements:

• A small break inbetween cutting silhouettes. (These are usually taken inbetween courses, speeches or to coincide with the other attractions at an event).
• Allocated or sharing an entertainer's room away from guests to leave bags, materials etc.
• Refreshments are welcomed, but are not mandatory despite popular belief that they can aid the quality of the silhouette!

Details you may need to consider when planning an event are; timings, whether you wish to place publicity/special message in mount cards, theme of costume, and how many silhouettes you would require to cover your guests.

How many Silhouettes can be cut at an event?

Usually a silhouette artist would work for 3 hours with a small break and be able to cut approximately 70 silhouettes.

Although there is no guarantee of how many silhouettes can be produced, this art form is extremely quick and will allow most guests to have their own to take home.