Hi, I’m Laura- an illustrator based in South London, specialising in intricate silhouette illustrations and decorative monochrome patterns. With over 10 years of industry experience, I've worked with a variety of international clients within the fields of publishing, packaging & surface design, animation and large-scale illustrations for graphic installations & exhibitions. I predominantly work in design and publishing; illustrating packaging, children's picture books and book covers for all ages. I’ve created artwork for brands including the BBC, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Taschen and Penguin Random House. With an emphasis on storytelling and an attention to detail, my illustrations are inspired by the darker side of folk & fairy tales, along with traditional Scherenschnitte (paper cutting). I work digitally from my home studio, drawing with a graphics tablet straight into Illustrator. I particularly love to work in striking black & white, though I'm just as comfortable using colour when a project calls for it. On occasion I’ll step away from the screen and use paper and a scalpel to create layered paper cut outs.

Awards: British Book Design & Production Awards: shortlisted for The Snow Queen in the Children's Trade 0-8 Years category (2019), Books Are My Bag Readers Awards: Shortlisted in the Beautiful Books category for Bookworm (2018), Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, Illustration West 57: Winner in the Book category for Bookworm and The Toymakers book covers (2018)

Clients: BBC, Marks & Spencer, Ted Baker, Marchesa, Toni & Guy, Yardley London, John Lewis & Waitrose, Silent Pool Gin, Taschen, Andersen Press, Penguin Random House, Hachette, Little, Brown, Macmillan, Vintage Books, Scholastic, The Guardian, The Evening Standard, Radio Times, Woman’s Weekly, Science Museum, Brighton Festival, British Heart Foundation, Cath Tate Cards, The Maybourne Hotel Group and many more…