Hi, I’m Farah Aria. I’m an artist, illustrator, and author who loves creating multicultural, whimsical words and images for children.
Hi, I’m Farah Aria. I’m an artist, illustrator, and author who loves creating multicultural, whimsical words and images for children. I celebrate diversity in my rich, colorful paintings of kids from many cultures and I enjoy mixing playful pastel tones with textured gouache and acrylics to keep a joyful palette for young readers.
With a background from Art Center College of Design and experience teaching preschool, I’ve spent 20+ years freelancing in the children’s market, blending traditional and digital media (Wacom, Procreate, Photoshop). My editorial work has appeared in magazines for women and kids, and I’ve illustrated five educational picture books and authored two. My art has also been used for posters, greeting cards, apparel, and animations.
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Adobe IllustratorIllustration About Reading Created for RIF / Reading Is Fundamental. An illustration featuring families of many different cultures sharing the love of reading. Artwork created in Adobe Photoshop #illustrator #artwork #reading #childrenreading #bookillustration #library #multicultural #colorful #adobephotoshop
Yum Apples Book Cover Bebop Books / Lee & Low Children’s educational books about the lifecycle of an apple tree. The artwork was created digitally in Adobe Photoshop. #illustrator
Artwork featuring a woman in a dress holding the Earth lovingly in her arms. Painted in gouache with vibrant colors. Inspired by the musical band U2’s song lyrics about a woman “tryin’ to throw your arms around the wold…” #illustrator #art #gouache #painting
Sketch for a Harcourt Brace Illustrated Poem Poster. #illustrator #sketch #childrensbook #picturebook #whimsical #art #illustration #elephant #mouse #teaparty #penandink
Digital children’s books illustration for “Ice Cream Money” published by BeBop Books / Lee & Low #illustrator #illustration #digital #educational #educationalbook
Illustration from my book “Grumpy Monkeys” a book about feelings. Written and illustrated for Korea Co Publishing #digital #animals #digitalillustration #photoshop #illustration #childrensbookillustration #illustrator
Freelance illustrator for the children's market with a blend of traditional and digital mediums; taught preschool for 15 years; ran a children's art studio for 3 years; published editorial illustrations; illustrated five educational picture books and authored two; artwork used for posters, greeting cards, apparel, and animations; proficient with Wacom tablet, Procreate, and Adobe Photoshop.
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