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Laura Franz
@laurafranz.bsky.social
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Illustrator, dog-mom, and Nurse
Flagstaff, Arizona
(she/her)

See more of my work at:
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Laura Franz @laurafranz.bsky.social · Nov 22
I'm open for work and looking for a warm and welcoming illustration critique group here : )

See more of my portfolio and contact me if you'd like to work together!

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Laura Franz
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I came up with a #bookcover mock-up based on one of my previous #illustration pieces. What do you think this #story would be about?

#laurafranz #kidlitart #coverart #ya #mg #orchid
An illustrated book cover with the title Glass Orchid. There is a girl with red hair in a braid, watering a table full of orchids inside an ornate greenhouse.
March 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Focusing on letting go, seeing where I'm headed as I keep moving forward. This piece is much more impressionistic than I usually do.

#Ocean #kidlitart #illustration #drawing #digitalart #kimono #kawaii #whimsical
A drawing of a girl in a kimono walking along the beach at sunset. There is a paper airplane up in the sky that she notices. The color palette is very soft and bright like sherbet.
March 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Nothing better than the love you get from your dog 🩷

#kidlitart #illustration #lineart #LauraFranz #coloringbook #dog #drawing
March 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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If you see this, post a #dragon ⚜️

#kidlit #kidlitart #abcbook #childrensbook #illustration
A red fire breathing dragon on top of a pile of treasure
March 13, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Okay, so I seem to have a thing for swoopy hair and beards? He's for sure #Dutch.
#sketch #draw #sketchbook #illustration #art #figuredrawing #portrait #pencil
A drawing of a man's face in red pencil. He has light swooping hair, freckles and a closely shaven beard.
March 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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I hope you found some peaceful moments today! 💙

Winter by the Sea No. 6, oil on Arches oil paper, 6"x4"

I have several original works on paper available in my online shop right now (these lil guys are great for gifting!):

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#art #painting #ArtShop #bsnm
Photo of a hand holding an original seascape oil painting by Tisha Mark, "Winter by the Sea No. 6" oil on Arches oil paper, 6"x4" (2025). Seascape painting with wintry white cloud formations over a dark blue sea with a rocky shore. Painted in a limited palette of blues and whites. A paint palette with puddles of oil paint and palette knives and brushes are visible in the background.
March 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Trying to draw more men. This practice took about 15 minutes 🔥

#sketch #draw #sketchbook #illustration #art
March 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Tumblr post from poinsciuri: when u dont like ur art take a deep breath and remember u created it from nothing, like a god
February 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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I added a piece of my own art (middle right) to one of my favorite pieces in my office (center by Emily Winfield Martin). I love my #workspace. It's somewhere that has slowly started to reflect my "style".

#studio #artist #design #aesthetic #homeoffice
March 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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I've been here the whole time 🩷

I love working with just two complimentary colors in my pieces. This was inspired by my own sweet little niece 👣🤗

#kidlitart #childrensbook #illustration #stuffie #drawing #art #laurafranz
A drawing of a young child sitting in a pile of stuffed animals
February 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Studying art that tells a story ✨
February 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Ready for Spring 🪴
I can't keep my own plants alive, unfortunately. I wanted to practice backgrounds and more details in my pieces and this took about 4 days to get to a point where I could call it finished :)

#illustration #conceptart #kidlitart #mg #graphicnovel #flowers #spring #art #laurafranz
A red haired young woman waters flowers that are sitting on a table inside an elaborate greenhouse with the morning light illuminating the space.
February 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Ponyo fanart!!
I've been wanting to do more fanart! especially Ghibli's. What Ghibli fanart should I do next?!

#ponyo #fanart #kidlitart #ponyoart #ghibli #ghibliart #ghiblifanart #studioghibli #Illustration #kidlitillustration #childrenbookillustration
February 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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This goose is the CUTEST
February 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Happy #valentinesday! Here's a cutie I drew (2020) that was based on my childhood drawing (1998) 💜

#anime #drawing #digitalart #characterdesign #kidlitart #ya #illustration #purple #galentinesday #hearts
In anime style illustration of a shy girl wearing a purple dress, red high heels and holding a red heart-shaped purse. A child's drawing of a lady wearing a purple dress and red high heels holding a Valentine's card.
February 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The Twins. Sun and Moon.
Gemini. ♊

Which constellation should I do next?

#moon #sun #horoscope #constellation #gemini #astrology #illustration #laurafranzart #blackandwhite
February 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Took another stab at these two #rhysand and #feyra faces to really get them how I imagined them to be in the book! #acotar #fantasy #illustration #fanart
February 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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This character looked like a real showman, so I named him Loki. Really happy with how the neon turned out!

#fantasyart #ya #illustration #digitalart #magic #loki #neon #sorcerer #wizard
A blue haired, lithe man in a green overcoat takes a bow while holding a pink flame from his left hand. His back is illuminated by a bright, green neon sign that spells Loki.
February 4, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Wishing you all a magical Saturday ☕🌷
Which do you prefer, tea or coffee? ☺️

#tea #sticker #illustration #magic #ya #art
A sticker of a pink teacup in the shape of a flower pouring tea onto a saucer that looks like a leaf. It is outlined in gold with sparkles around it.
January 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Thank you #scwbi for the January prompt! I remember being a kid and loving jump-rope, swings and the Skip-it...which all feel dizzying as an adult 😅

#fitness #scwbiillustrators #scwbidrawthis #kidlitart #mg #illustration
A school age girl with brown skin is smiling while using a purple jump-rope. She is jumping above a circle of road with children's chalk drawings on it.
January 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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For those of you that also need to hear this today:
"Comparison is the thief of Joy". Find that joy in the creation, no matter what it is for, or who might see it. #artist #illustration #selfportrait #mg #ya #kidlitart
An illustrated portrait of a young woman with glasses, a light brown-medium length haircut, wearing a fuzzy terracotta colored sweater.
January 17, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Woman and Cats. 1969. wam.org/our-collecti...
Stylized painting of a light skinned woman with dark hair wearing an orange robe or kaftan type garment, reclining on a curved white surface against a grey background. There are few details in the painting, everything is composed of very bold shapes and colors that communicate movement, form, and mood rather than minutiae. In her hands the woman is picking up a shorthaired black cat while another one is curled up against her leg. The woman's expression is relaxed and blissful.
January 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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If you see this, show off your green art 💚

I drew this based on a fashion design that I drew when I was 8 years old! I only feel okay drawing fur because I can say with certainty that no animals were harmed because of it ❄️

#illustration #fashiondesign #characterdesign #ya #green #art
A young lady holds her gold necklace, posing in a black and green evening gown with gold details, underneath a white fur coat. A children's drawing of a woman with yellow hair and shoes, in a black evening gown and a emerald green winter coat.
January 10, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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If you see this, post your yellow art!

The #illustration on the left is my own from 2023, and the inspiration was my own childhood drawing from 1998 😁

#YA #characterdesign #kidlitart #fashion #yellow #skateboard
A young lady is holding a pink skateboard and her right hand reaches towards the viewer. A children's drawing of a teenage girl with dreadlocks putting her hand up towards the viewer.
January 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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I'm flying through the #ACOTAR series. Here's some #fanart of #feysand #feyreandrhysand #sarahjmaas #ya #fantasyart
January 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM