Day 8 the #birbfest2026 Prompt: INDIAN PARADISE FLYCATCHER I have been painting some of these birds in my sketchbook. Here is one. Always fun to see the results of different approaches. Obviously I have a more spontaneous style when it comes to painting by hand in watercolours.

Day 8 the #birbfest2026 Prompt: ANDEAN COCK- ON-THE-ROCK I have been painting some of these birds in my sketchbook. Here is one. Always fun to see the results of different approaches. Obviously I have a more spontaneous style when it comes to painting by hand in watercolours.

Day 6 the #birbfest2026 Prompt: STELLER’S SEAGULL Created in Procreate.#procreateart . . . #sketchbookart #illustration #ipadart

Day 6 the #birbfest2026 Prompt: NORTHERN EMERALD- TOCANET Created in Procreate.#procreateart . . . #sketchbookart #illustration

Day 6 the #birbfest2026 Prompt: KING EIDER Created in Procreate.#procreateart . . . #sketchbookart #illustration #ipadart

Day 5 of the #birbfest2026 Prompt: MANAKIN I decided to paint it in my sketchbook with watercolours (kuratake samba) this time.

Day 3 Second day of the #birbfest2026 challenge- A RAZOR BILL . . . #birdillustration #birbstagram #illustration #birbfest

Second day of the #birbfest2026 challenge, I’ve combined days 1 & 2 in this post since I missed yesterday. Both created in #procreate . . . #birdillustration #birbfest #ipadart

Happy New Year everyone, my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary. . . . ⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️ . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids kidlitartist

Today we said goodbye to our sweet Pippa. Making the decision to let her go was heartbreaking, but she very unwell. We are so so sad.

Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🏽🎉 A hand painted painting of a Holiday table spread done with watercolours and gouache. Created for @wildappleart . . . #watercolor #illustration #christmasart #wallart #holidayillustration

Drum roll moment!! The moment has arrived, I am beyond thrilled and excited to announce the arrival of my next picture book🎉🎉🎉 Resharing the post below by @owlkidspublishing SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING: CELEBRATIONS FROM A BANGLADESHI MARRIAGE by @fzamanart releases February 17 2026

Days 15-16 prompt for Jehane’s Twelve Days of Christmas is TAWNY OWL, done in Procreate . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #ipadart #picturebook #greetingcards #jehanestwelvedays #jehanestwelvedays2025

Days 13-15 prompt for Jehane’s Twelve Days of Christmas is COLLECTING HOLLY, done in Procreate . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #ipadart #picturebook #greetingcards #jehanestwelvedays #jehanestwelvedays2025

A beach Christmas sounds very tempting in frigid temps here in Toronto. Done for art licensing in procreate. . . . . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #ipadart #picturebook #greetingcards #christmascard

Days 11-12 prompt for Jehane’s Twelve Days of Christmas: THE WHITE TREE. Done in Procreate . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #ipadart #picturebook #greetingcards #jehanestwelvedays #jehanestwelvedays2025

Day 5 prompt for Jehane’s Twelve Days of Christmas: THE STAG. Done in Procreate . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #ipadart #picturebook #greetingcards

Perfect post for the season 🎄I created these sweet gingerbread houses for a art licensing project. Created on my iPad in #procreate . . . . . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #picturebook #greetingcards

Here is the 4th prompts for Jehane’s Twelve Days of Christmas: THE CHRISTMAS BIRD Created in watercolours and collage cut out. . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #collage #watercolor #picturebook #greetingcards

The last of the 7 day challenge, some of which I couldn’t do due to other work obligations. Todays prompt for the #theimaginebookcover2025 challenge: BECKY PINKERTON’S BICYCLE

Todays picture book prompt for the #theimaginebookcover2025 challenge: DODOS DON’T EAT DONUTS . . . . #illustration #illustrationforkids #picturebook #kidlit #illustrator #picturebookart #theimaginebookcover2025a . . . @mosokje @marinahenina @children_illustrations @jacquie_

Day 5-6 Prompt: A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS #jehanestwelvedays2025 . . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #picturebook #greetingcards

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary. . . . ⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️ . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids #kidlitartist

Day 3-4 Prompt: WINTER NIGHTS #jehanestwelvedays2025 . . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #picturebook #greetingcards

Here it is at last! My illustration for the prompt for days 1-2 : SNOW QUEEN for #jehanestwelvedays2025 . . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #picturebook

Today’s the fist of the the #theimaginebookcover2025 challenge, and this is my book cover illustration for the prompt: DAISY SWEETAPPLE LIVES NEXT DOOR. Thank you @fuertgesillustration for organizing this fun challenge!

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving across the border! This image was created a few years ago but is perfect to share today. Painted in watercolours. . . . #happythankgiving #illustration #wallart #greetingcard #illudtrationartist #gratitude

Look what came in the mail today! Written and illustrated by yours truly for Chirp Magazine @owlkidspublishing . . . #illustration #kidlit #authorillustrator #picturebookillustration #kidlitartist

Very chuffed to be one of the winners for this months#scbwidrawthis. Congrats to @sannedufft! . . . #drawthis scbwiillustrators #scbwi #kidlit #illustration

I love rich detail and colour in case you haven’t noticed! Also I am a sucker for flowers and ginger jar! . . . #drawthis #procreateart #stilllife #colourful #illustrationartist

A quick doodle of #fridakhalo done on Procreate. . . . #mae2025 #makearteveryday #illustration #illustrator #lovewhatyoudo #peopleillustration

Watercolour flowers, swipe your see the variety. . . , #watercolour #flowers #dailysketchbook #sketchbookdrawing

Some images from a recent board book project. The name of the book is “THIS IS THE WAY” . . . . #mae2025 #makearteveryday #illustration #illustrator #lovewhatyoudo #kidlitartist #kidlitart #kidlitpostcardday

Day 11 of the #makearteveryday challenge . This one is ART: SONG BIRD . . . #mae2025 #makearteveryday #illustration #illustrator #lovewhatyoudo #birdillustrator

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency . . . ⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️ . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids #kidlitartist

FRIGDE MAGNETS is today’s prompt for #makearteveryday. . . . #mae2025 #makearteveryday #illustration #illustrator #lovewhatyoudo

DAY 3 of the #makearteveryday challenge . This one is ART:COMFY CLOTHES . . . #mae2025 #makearteveryday #illustration #illustrator #lovewhatyoudo #peopleillustration

Decided to take on the November challenge with @lisabardot, Hard to resist such fun prompts! This one is ART-MAKING MOMENT. . . . #mae2025 #makearteveryday #illustration #illustrator #lovewhatyoudo

Happy Halloween you’ll! It looks it’s going to be a splishy splashy spooky night here in Toronto. I hope the rain stops soon so that the trick or treaters get out there to collect their loot! The little girl here is sneaking more candy into her cauldron! Done in procreate.

A friend for the lady eating a cupcake from yesterday, inspired by Marie Antoinette’s lifestyle, not that she chewed on bubble gum😂 . . #illustration #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #draweveryday #design #WOMAN #illustrationartist

Some cake anyone? A tongue and cheek illustration of Marie Antoinette. Created for art licensing. Done in #procreate. . . . #illustration #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #draweveryday #design #WOMAN #illustrationartist

This is my submission for #scbwidrawthis for the prompt- REPTILE. I wanted to create a sweet relationship between the 2 reptile little and large. This was created it on #procreate. . . . #scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwiillustrators #kidlit #kidlit

Working on a baby collection for a licensing collection. Choosing a palette that resonates with the buyer is key, so I do a lot of research to figure out the colours that are trending in home decor. . . . . . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #illustrationartist #art #illustrationforkids

Some flowers on an overcast Sunday. Enjoy! . . . . #illustration #flowerillustration #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #design #printandpattern #illustrationartist

A still life, bright and soft colour palette with some texture. Done on my iPad. . . . #procreate #illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #design #printandpattern #illustrationartist #botanical

Day 10 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge. The prompt is : MUSHROOM . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #illustrationartist #art #illustrate #picturebooks

Day 5 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge. The prompt is : CAMP FIRE Toasting marshmallows is the best part of a campfire experience 😃 . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #illustrationartist #art #illustrate #picturebooks

Day 4 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge. The prompt is : MASON JAR . . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #illustrationartist #art #illustrationforkids

Dipping my paint brush into a new challenge, I missed the first 2 days but better late than never! So here IT IS, day 3 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge. The prompt is : LANTERN #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency. For this Thursday I have illustrated Dr. Jane Goodall — ethologist, conservationist, and unwavering voice for the natural world.