I illustrated the creature by focusing on its emotions and dreamlike world, using soft, expressive lines and a muted color palette to reflect its loneliness and quiet hopes.
- Children’s Book Illustrator
Zahra Zaker
- Tehran, Iran
- 2 projects
I blend hand-printed textures, original photographs, simple drawings, and digital collage to create my illustrations.
About
I blend hand-printed textures, original photographs, simple drawings, and digital collage to create my illustrations.
I have a passion for working with shapes and lines, and through my illustrations I subtly depict the essence of cities. I love creating my own stories and translating them into the languages I know.
- Joined January 2026
Skills· 9
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- ItalianFluent
- GermanIntermediate
- PersianFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Other
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Projects · 2
My work explores emotional atmospheres, subtle surreal elements, and character-driven narratives. I focus on creating illustrations that convey mood, psychological depth, and poetic visual language rather than purely decorative imagery. Through my art, I aim to evoke feelings and experiences that resonate on a personal and introspective level. illustrator
- Book Illustrator
- Illustrator
- Writer
Work experience· 9 roles
Freelancer — Illustrator and writer of children’s Books · FreelancerApr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos
Illustrator and writer of children’s books
Illustrator and writer of children's books · Self-employed / FreelanceApr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos
Freelance illustrator and writer of children's books. Develops visuals and narratives for various children's titles, with a focus on textures, photography, and collage-based storytelling.
Freelancer — Illustrator and writer of children’s Books · Self-employedApr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos
Illustrator and writer of children's books; blends hand-printed textures, original photographs, simple drawings, and digital collage; depicts the essence of cities and translates stories into multiple languages.
Illustrator and writer of children’s Books · FreelancerApr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos
Freelancer — English and Italian Teacher · FreelancerJun 2019 – Oct 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos
English and Italian Teacher · Self-employed / FreelanceJun 2019 – Oct 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Freelancer — English and Italian Teacher · Self-employedJun 2019 – Oct 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos
English and Italian Teacher · FreelancerJun 2019 – Oct 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Education· 12
BA in Fashion Design · Iuav University of Venice2012 – 2018
Children Illustration Course · Venice2022 – 2026
Writing Courses · Tehran2020 – 2021
BA in Fashion Design · Iuav University of Venice2012 – 2018
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