Laura Zarrin
@laurazarrin.bsky.social
Children’s Book author/illustrator and Abstract Collage Artist.
Www.LauraZarrin.com
Www.LauraZarrin.com
A friend of mine asked me to create some portraits of her adorable little grandchild. Of course I said yes!!! Drawing babies is the best thing ever!!
#cuteportrait #portrait #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration
#cuteportrait #portrait #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A friend of mine asked me to create some portraits of her adorable little grandchild. Of course I said yes!!! Drawing babies is the best thing ever!!
#cuteportrait #portrait #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration
#cuteportrait #portrait #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration
I miss my kids being babies sometimes. If I could time travel, I'd go back for some cuddles, but I also love who they are now. Now I draw babies because they are just so dang adorable and my drawings don't need their diapers changed.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #babyart #catart
#kidlitart #picturebookart #babyart #catart
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I miss my kids being babies sometimes. If I could time travel, I'd go back for some cuddles, but I also love who they are now. Now I draw babies because they are just so dang adorable and my drawings don't need their diapers changed.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #babyart #catart
#kidlitart #picturebookart #babyart #catart
Frog vs. Alligator. Who will win? My bet is on the frog. She looks like she'd be able to handle herself.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #chapterbookart
#kidlitart #picturebookart #chapterbookart
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Frog vs. Alligator. Who will win? My bet is on the frog. She looks like she'd be able to handle herself.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #chapterbookart
#kidlitart #picturebookart #chapterbookart
I’m not sure those floaties will keep a baby t-Rex afloat. Pretty sure t-rexes couldn’t swim with those tiny arms. Continuing my #characterdesign practice with dinosaurs. They’re a staple in kidlit, but not something I’ve drawn much of.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #dinosaur
#kidlitart #picturebookart #dinosaur
November 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I’m not sure those floaties will keep a baby t-Rex afloat. Pretty sure t-rexes couldn’t swim with those tiny arms. Continuing my #characterdesign practice with dinosaurs. They’re a staple in kidlit, but not something I’ve drawn much of.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #dinosaur
#kidlitart #picturebookart #dinosaur
A contemplative chick on this rainy day. I draw chickens all the time, but I’ve never drawn a baby one until now. It’s nice to try new things.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #farmanimalart
#kidlitart #picturebookart #farmanimalart
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A contemplative chick on this rainy day. I draw chickens all the time, but I’ve never drawn a baby one until now. It’s nice to try new things.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #farmanimalart
#kidlitart #picturebookart #farmanimalart
Is there anything more amazing than a baby’s first steps? I don’t think so, but drawing babies is a close second.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #boardbook #babydrawing
#kidlitart #picturebookart #boardbook #babydrawing
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Is there anything more amazing than a baby’s first steps? I don’t think so, but drawing babies is a close second.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #boardbook #babydrawing
#kidlitart #picturebookart #boardbook #babydrawing
Day 5 #Characterdesign series — the chat. One of the things I love about illustrating characters is the relationships and interactions they have with each other. I red to give my characters a story to make it interesting.
#picturebookart #kidlitart
#picturebookart #kidlitart
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Day 5 #Characterdesign series — the chat. One of the things I love about illustrating characters is the relationships and interactions they have with each other. I red to give my characters a story to make it interesting.
#picturebookart #kidlitart
#picturebookart #kidlitart
Day 4 Character Design series. This future star is ready for the spotlight accompanied by her back up singer.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Day 4 Character Design series. This future star is ready for the spotlight accompanied by her back up singer.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
Day 3 Character Design series. I remember how frustrated my youngest would get when trying to eat ice cream when they were little. It always melted too fast or fell off the cone. Luckily, little dogs are very effective cleaners of messes.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Day 3 Character Design series. I remember how frustrated my youngest would get when trying to eat ice cream when they were little. It always melted too fast or fell off the cone. Luckily, little dogs are very effective cleaners of messes.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
Day 2 of my character design series. This is fun!!
#characterdesign #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #chapterbookillustration
#characterdesign #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #chapterbookillustration
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Day 2 of my character design series. This is fun!!
#characterdesign #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #chapterbookillustration
#characterdesign #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #chapterbookillustration
Author/illustrator for 30y. I love creating expressive, mischievous characters who are up for wild adventures. I create cozy worlds for readers to inhabit. Looking for picture, board, & chapter book projects. Rep'd by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. www.laurazarrin.com #kidlitartpostcard
November 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Author/illustrator for 30y. I love creating expressive, mischievous characters who are up for wild adventures. I create cozy worlds for readers to inhabit. Looking for picture, board, & chapter book projects. Rep'd by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. www.laurazarrin.com #kidlitartpostcard
I'm starting a new series of fun characters. I want to do a deep dive into my character design, especially with kids. I'm using a Pinterest board of interesting kids as a jumping off point. File under 'what do I draw'.
#characterdesign #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #chapterbookillustration
#characterdesign #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #chapterbookillustration
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I'm starting a new series of fun characters. I want to do a deep dive into my character design, especially with kids. I'm using a Pinterest board of interesting kids as a jumping off point. File under 'what do I draw'.
#characterdesign #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #chapterbookillustration
#characterdesign #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #chapterbookillustration
It’s #portfolioday!!! I’m a published illustrator rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. Always on the look out for fun children’s book projects. Portfolio LauraZarrin.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It’s #portfolioday!!! I’m a published illustrator rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. Always on the look out for fun children’s book projects. Portfolio LauraZarrin.com
Zombie Kittens!! I’m an author/illustrator in NorCal. I love making spooky art for picture books, board books, and chapter books. Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. LauraZarrin.com
#kidlitartpostcard #zombiecat #halloweenart
#kidlitartpostcard #zombiecat #halloweenart
October 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Zombie Kittens!! I’m an author/illustrator in NorCal. I love making spooky art for picture books, board books, and chapter books. Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. LauraZarrin.com
#kidlitartpostcard #zombiecat #halloweenart
#kidlitartpostcard #zombiecat #halloweenart
Sometimes characters won't leave you alone. These two are like that. They've been hanging around for awhile hoping I'll give them a stage to perform on. Working on it. #kidlitauthor #kidlitart
September 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Sometimes characters won't leave you alone. These two are like that. They've been hanging around for awhile hoping I'll give them a stage to perform on. Working on it. #kidlitauthor #kidlitart
Welcome to Bookworm's cozy little home--a Crispy Apple. I do wonder how Bookworm turns the pages, but I'm sure they have a system. I'm working on leaning into more sketchiness. I just love how it adds to the texture. I'm really enjoying this #tinyhomeschallenge2025 #tinyhome
September 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Welcome to Bookworm's cozy little home--a Crispy Apple. I do wonder how Bookworm turns the pages, but I'm sure they have a system. I'm working on leaning into more sketchiness. I just love how it adds to the texture. I'm really enjoying this #tinyhomeschallenge2025 #tinyhome
Hi Brian. Night scenes are my favorite thing to paint. You can see several more samples on my website www.zarrindesign.com/illustration
September 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Hi Brian. Night scenes are my favorite thing to paint. You can see several more samples on my website www.zarrindesign.com/illustration
Here's my new offering for the #tinyhomeschallenge2025! This one was a bit challenging as the home needed to be made out of a vintage sewing box. It was fun! I love to sew, but haven't done much of it in recent years. I have a lot of UFO's (unfinished projects) I should finish at some point.
September 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Here's my new offering for the #tinyhomeschallenge2025! This one was a bit challenging as the home needed to be made out of a vintage sewing box. It was fun! I love to sew, but haven't done much of it in recent years. I have a lot of UFO's (unfinished projects) I should finish at some point.
Wallace and Grace and the Owl-o-ween Mystery is perfect for Spooky Season! It's an early chapter book written by @Halexanderbooks and illustrated by me, Bloomsbury. #chapterbooks #halloweenchildrensbook
September 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Wallace and Grace and the Owl-o-ween Mystery is perfect for Spooky Season! It's an early chapter book written by @Halexanderbooks and illustrated by me, Bloomsbury. #chapterbooks #halloweenchildrensbook
My artwork and writing are created with human (and chicken) intelligence.
September 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
My artwork and writing are created with human (and chicken) intelligence.
I’ve been struggling to make new illustrations for awhile now. I miss the ease that I used to have around this. I love tiny things so the #tinyhomeschallenge2025 is perfect. I had fun and I’m happy enough with the results.
September 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I’ve been struggling to make new illustrations for awhile now. I miss the ease that I used to have around this. I love tiny things so the #tinyhomeschallenge2025 is perfect. I had fun and I’m happy enough with the results.
I’m showcasing my love of drawing animals for this month’s #kidlitartpostcard. I’m looking for fun picture book, early reader, and chapter book projects. Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. Portfolio www.laurazarrin.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I’m showcasing my love of drawing animals for this month’s #kidlitartpostcard. I’m looking for fun picture book, early reader, and chapter book projects. Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. Portfolio www.laurazarrin.com
I'm Laura, a #kidlit author/illustrator in Northern California. I love illustrating kids, babies, and animal characters. I especially love humorous stories. Rep'd by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. www.laurazarrin.com #portfolioday
July 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I'm Laura, a #kidlit author/illustrator in Northern California. I love illustrating kids, babies, and animal characters. I especially love humorous stories. Rep'd by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. www.laurazarrin.com #portfolioday
I love to draw chickens and undersea creatures. I bet you didn’t see that mashup coming 😉 Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. Www.laurazarrin.com #kidlitartpostcard
July 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I love to draw chickens and undersea creatures. I bet you didn’t see that mashup coming 😉 Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. Www.laurazarrin.com #kidlitartpostcard
Summer calls for surfing! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Drawing animals is my favorite thing. I’m looking for board book, picture book, and chapter book projects. Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. More at www.laurazarrin.com
June 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Summer calls for surfing! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Drawing animals is my favorite thing. I’m looking for board book, picture book, and chapter book projects. Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. More at www.laurazarrin.com