My name is Lauren and I am an Illustrator from the UK, currently based in Cambridge studying a master’s in Children’s book illustration.

My work is motivated by observing and sketching curious characters in my day-to-day that trigger a story. I develop these ideas in my sketchbook and build story worlds around them to escape into and share with you.

Between illustrating, I enjoy watching the squirrels outside my window, joining them in the park on my runs, and exploring new cities for inspiration.

Let’s work together!

Requests regarding illustrations, commissions, children’s books, editorial publications and general enquiries are welcome at

hello@laurensharples.co.uk

Stay up to date with more work on my Instagram at

@lauren.m.sharples

Awards & Achievements

Penguin Cover Design Award

Shortlist 2022

Penguin Creative of the month

World Illustration Awards

Shortlist 2024

The City Of Green Birds

Black Shuck Festival exhibition

Winner 2024

‘Shadows of the Shuck’