Laura Barrett

Illustrator of books, packaging and more. Represented by @ArtworksIllos in the UK & @MendolaArtists in the US.

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

I’ve given my illustration portfolio a little spruce up - you can take a look at https://t.co/wn9xg8RKWV

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

@BrianLaRossa @danieladogliani Hi Brian, if you have any codes left I’d love one please!

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

@davidsudlow @ElyMuseum @_heritage @ArtworksIllos @MendolaArtists @sleachdesign @hatprojects Thanks David! A lovely project indeed.

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

It's International #MuseumDay so I thought I'd share some of my favourite projects!

First up, @ElyMuseum I loved seeing my illustrations animated by @_heritage. Museum redesign by @davidsudlow (with in situ linocut illustrations by David Rooney) @ArtworksIllos @MendolaArtists

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

@davidsudlow @MendolaArtists @ArtworksIllos That's very kind, thanks so much David! Loved the whole museum design when I visited!

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

Finally, I was thrilled to be commissioned by @sciencemuseum to create illustrated backdrops for their Superbugs exhibition. The highlights for me were the pig and chicken cut outs! @ArtworksIllos @MendolaArtists 🐖

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

Next up is The Museum of Childhood Edinburgh @EdinCulture.

@Studioarc renovated and commissioned me to create a backdop to the children's play area, featuring Alice in Wonderland and dragons! @ArtworksIllos @MendolaArtists

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

Spring has sprung so it seems like a good time to share a book cover I worked on recently.

Majdi Mansoor & the Book of Miracles by Anisa Bezak @Kube_Publishing

Feat. oak leaf sprayed edges & foiled tree trunks!🌿

Thanks to Asma Anwar at Kube & to my agents @ArtworksIllos

[The Artworks @ArtworksIllos]

1/4 🚨The Artworks is hiring! 🚨

[ClareHelenWelsh @ClareHelenWelsh]

Happy International Women’s Day from ‘Scissorella - the paper princess,’ illustrated by @laurabarrettuk and published by @AndersenPress - a modern, re-imagined fairy tale inspired by the pioneer of colour animation, Lotte Reiniger #Scissorella #InternationalWomenDay

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

These Scissorella puppets by Brook Primary are amazing! ✂️😍

[ClareHelenWelsh @ClareHelenWelsh]

Here’s the last video of the week, full of Friday’s bookish loveliness!

At By Brook Prinary School, we read #Scissorella and made Lotte Reiniger-inspired puppets for some ‘on the spot’ storytelling ✂️📚

@andersenpress @laurabarrettuk #ClareHelenWheels #authormobile

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

@ClareHelenWelsh @HachetteKids @AndersenPress @vintagebooks @ArtworksIllos @MendolaArtists Happy WB day to you too Clare! Ah excellent 🥳 hope it’s been a good week for you and that you get a well deserved rest soon!

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

Happy #WorldBookDay2023! 📚

Here are some of the picturebooks I've been proud to illustrate!

⭐️The Little Mermaid & The Snow Queen @HachetteKids
⭐️Scissorella by @ClareHelenWelsh @AndersenPress
⭐️A Fairy Tale Revolution series @vintagebooks

@ArtworksIllos @MendolaArtists

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

I’ve given my illustration portfolio a little spruce up - you can take a look at https://t.co/wn9xg8RKWV

[ClareHelenWelsh @ClareHelenWelsh]

There's a new category up on #BooksThatHelp today about Celebrating Difference. There are six new reviews, including the new book from @bobtregoning @StefMurphyArt some guest reviews from author @NaomiJones_1 - enjoy!

https://t.co/hq5Dtvn3Gt

[LucyMangan @LucyMangan]

This is the genius who did my beautiful, beautiful Bookworm cover - do have a look at her lovely site. It will soothe the troubled soul at least ❤️

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

@Oh_Lets_Not @LucyMangan Thanks Niall!

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

@LucyMangan That’s so kind, thank you Lucy!

[Laura Barrett @laurabarrettuk]

Still can't share very much new work right now so here's a reworked illustration, originally created for Cloud Magazine. In a slightly tweaked colour, with added texture.

Dreaming of weather warm and sunny enough to dine outside...