My 3rd illustration for OUR PLANET WEEK #opw26wind the theme is is WIND BLOWING . . . #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #picturebook #illustration

Reposted by @karenkrossing. Hear Canadian creators read from their new picture books at the first Great Canadian Picture Book Party of 2026, brought to you by @picturebookseh. . . . #kidlit #picturebook #illustration

My second illustration -RIVERS FLOWING for OUR PLANET WEEK #opw26rivers . . . #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #picturebook #illustration

Late upload, but this illustration (part of a personal project) was also created for OUR PLANET WEEK #opw26forests . . . #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #picturebook #illustration

So wonderful to meet some friends from our wonderful #kidlit community near and far today❤️ at #bolognachildrenbookfair today- the ladies from The Good Ship Illustration, Julie Hedlund the creator of the 12x12 community! It was a great day 1 at the fair, so inspiring and so energizing.

Sharing a promo postcard I made to take with me for Bologna Children’s Boom fair. I made a few different promos so that I can offer a variety. . . . #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #illustration #picturebook #kidlitart

SAMINA is one of the books too! Yay! Repost from @cbcbooks • Looking for stories this spring? CBC Books has bedtime covered with this list of Canadian children’s books. Here’s our list of picture books and early chapter books for children ages 11 and under. #KidsBooks #Canadian #ReadingList

I am so excited to be going to the #bolognachildrensbookfair this year! It’s my first time so I am a bit nervous as well. Wishing those who are going to best of luck!

Mommy and baby Koala bear go on an adventure! Created on procreate. . . . #illustrationart #procreate #kidlitartists #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit

Eid Mubarak to my Family and Friends! I hope children feel seen in my picture book stories like - ALIYA’s SECRET. Representation matters, and we as authors and illustrators have a role to play in it.

Repost from @essiewhiteliterary • A beautiful new book written and illustrated by Farida Zaman! Samina travels from North America all the way to Bangladesh to attend her first traditional Bangladeshi wedding. She meets new family and participates in many wedding traditions!

Aliya’s Secret is a wonderful book to share with those who celebrate Ramadan and those who want to learn about it. It gently explores feelings, family and community, a perfect book to share with your little one during this special month.

Day 12 #the100dayproject. This is an art piece I did today with my students when I was teaching Mindful Intuitive Painting @avenueroadartsschool. I used, watercolour and inks and collage to create this floral painting. . . . #collageoftheday #the100dayproject2026 #abstractartwork #mixedmediaartist

Happy International Women’s Day! In a nutshell if women were running the show there would be no war! Let’s help build each other for a stronger better future. Here are some iconic trailblazers I illustrated a few years ago.

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 #kidlitpostcardday kidlitartist

Day 10 #the100dayproject watercolour and inks and a spot of collage. . . #illustration #collage #watercolour #the100dayproject2026

Day 8 of #the100dayproject. Painting tiles inspired my visit some years ago at The Tile Museum in Lisbon Portugal. I worked in gouache for thsse… . . . #illustration #design #dailyart #gouache

Day 3 #100dayproject. A quick painting of poppies. Done with watercolour and inks. Mixing the 2 can be very rich. I usually make the initially marks with watercolours adding quite a bit of water to the brush and then add inks in to the watercolours get that spontaneous vibrant effect.

Day 2 #100dayproject #100daydresschallenge Playing with water soluble pencils and markers. Interesting how a variety of marks and textures adds to a flower drawing. . . #sketchbookart #mixedmedia #illustration

Here we go! Day 1 of the #100dayproject. I used @kuretakezig_usa pens plus @carandache Neo colours. These are great dry materials that you can carry when you’re travelling because they are all water soluble.

I am hoping that I can do the #100dayproject this year. I have kept it simple this year with a broader theme- PAINTING PLACES AND THINGS I LOVE in my sketchbook. Always a challenge to balance it with regular art with commitments but fingers 🤞🏼

Sharing an image from the #lovebirdsartchallenge2026. Swans in love ❤️ . . . #illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and peaceful month. Happy Ramadan, Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem to all. . . . #ramadan #greetingcards #illustration #handlettering

‼️ It's #PubDay for our February releases 🎉 ‼️ SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING: CELEBRATIONS FROM A BANGLADESHI MARRIAGE by Farida Zaman Available at wherever books are found!

Repost @owlkidspublishing Learn about henna wedding traditions in SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING 💗 “An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions.” —Kirkus Reviews “An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads.” —SJL

Happy Valentine’ Day! Hope you’re spoiling yourselves with sweet treats! Here is some very recent work for a licensing collection for my lovely agents @wildappleart. . . . #valentinesday #handlettering #design #greetingcards #illustrationartist

With Ramadan around the corner it’s great to get a mention on @ala_booklist, thank you for including my book with such a great selection of books on the same topic! Aliya’s Secret is a great book for those who celebrate and those who want to learn. Published by @owlkidspublishing

Sharing my illustration for #jehanesgoldenthread2026- Scandi Style for this week. The prompt is- WOODLAND SQUIRREL . . . #jehanesgoldenthread #illustrationart #greetingcards #illustrationart

Repost: @owlkidspublishing SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING: CELEBRATIONS FROM A BANGLADESHI MARRIAGE by fzamanart is « An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions » (Kirkus Reviews) and « An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads

Here another sweet Love Birds for #the lovebirdsartchallenge2026. Aren’t they cute? . . . #illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration

Catching up with the #lovebirdsartchallenge2026. Hoping to do a few more in the next couple days. . . . #illustration #greetingcards #greetingcards #birdillustration

Better late then never, plus I couldn’t resist this prompt - DALA HORSE with #jehanesgoldenthread2026- Scandi Style. My illustration of Dala Horses looks quite timely with Valentines around the corner. . . . #jehanesgoldenthread #illustrationart #greetingcards #valentines

I had the joy of signing copies of Samina Goes to a Wedding at @ontariolibraryassociation Super Conference with Owl Books, last Thursday. Whether it’s my first book or my fourth picture book, the feeling of signing a book I created is always so humbling and amazing.

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 #kidlitpostcardday #illustration #art #illustrationforkids

Here are all the birds I did for #birbfest2026, it was super fun researching these birds, learning about them and drawing them, a total treat from the deadline work that I had to get done! Thank you @monkeymintaka🙏🏽❤️ . . . #birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering

Another birdie that got missed in the #birbfest2026 challenge: EURASIAN WIGEON . . . #birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering

Catching up on the birds that I missed for #birbfest2026! This one is : LITTLE PENGUIN . . . #birbfest #illustration #procreate handlettering

This my illustration for #scbwidrawthis prompt of months December 2025 and January 2026. The prompt is DREAM . . . #kidlitpostcard #kidlit #scbwiillustrators #

The very last prompt for #birbfest2026, thanks to @monkeymintaka for organizing this amazing new yearly challenge for us! Very pleased that I was able to do most of them albeit short of 2 which I plan to do after. The final prompt is: INDIAN PEAFOWL

Today is day 30 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is: OYSTER CATCHER . . . #birbfest #illustration #procreate #handlettered

Today is day 28 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is: RED JUNGLE FOWL . . . #birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustration

Come visit me @ontariolibraryassociation tomorrow! will be signing my latest picture book - SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING published by Owl Books and the event is at 9:40 am on January 29, in the Ontario Book Publishers Pavilion in the expo hall at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!

Today is day 28 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is: RED BEARDED BEE-EATER . . . #birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustration

Today is day 27 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is: COMMON CUCKOO . . . #birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator

Today is day 26 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is: COMMON KINGFISHER . . . #birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator

Today is day 25 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is: NEW HOLLAND HONEY EATER . . . #birbfest #illustration #procreate #illustrator

Week 2 of the Jehane’s Golden Thread 2026 is Scandi Style. The prompt: KOSELIG a Norwegian word describing a feeling of warmth, coziness, comfort, contentment, and togetherness opens the door to a lot of visual possibilities. . . . #jehanesgoldenthread #jehanesgoldenthread2026

Today is day 22 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is: GALAH COCKATOO . . . #sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator

Today is day 21 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is: ORNATE FRUIT DOVE . . . #sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator

Today is day 20 of the #birbfest2026 and the prompt is: DALMATION PELICAN . . . #sketchbookart #illustration #procreate #illustrator