Contrary to the working process of many artists, Sabina does not produce preparatory sketches or studies before beginning her final illustrations; time is tight and deadlines are pressing therefore preliminary work begins directly on the page for each drawing.

When settling to illustrate the details and protagonist of each design, Sabina always commences with the focal character, and more specifically, an eye. The eye is the key to the personality, mood and narrative of each drawing, with the design built outwards from this point.