Artist, printmaker, designer and teacher, born in Leeds, Yorkshire, but went to school in London. He spent six years travelling in America, Australia and New Zealand, studying for a year at University of New South Wales. On return to England studied at Barking College of Art, where for a time he lectured in graphic design. From 1974 worked as a full-time artist, also designing stage scenery. Sanders’ work was shown extensively around the world and is in public and private collections there, being sold by CCA Galleries. He was a pioneer in developing the technique and style of blending soft colours in silkscreen printing.