Covers are fun, but jackets are magical. I love the way art can wrap around a book, like a warm hug. #kidlit #kidlitart #bookcover #bookjacket #coverdesign #illustrator #illustration #scbwi #mgcover #middlegrade #coverart

Dreaming of summer days and beach reads. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #illustration #illustrator #middlegrade #bookcover #coverart #kidlitillustration #mockcover #coverdesign

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

New year, new work. “Yeti or Not,” the holidays are over and 2026 is here. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #mgcover #bookcover #bookcoverart #bookcoverartist #bookdesign #illustrator #illustration #scbwi #middlegradeillustration #mockcover

I hope everyone is having a warm, cozy holiday full of the people you love. ❤️ ❄️ 🎄 #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #nyc #bryantpark #illustration #illustrator #scbwi #picturebookart #picturebookillustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Working on a new book = swatching with a lazy dog. I’m taking a deep dive into the new ProCreate brushes and I’d love to hear your favourites. #illustrator #illustrations #kidlit #kidlitart #authorillustrator #scbwi #procreate #author #cairnterrier

On Sunday, we had our first snow storm of the season and we were NOT ready - we don’t even have our patio cushions away. As of today, the ground is still white, so… #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebook #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #scbwi

First snowfall of the season expected here today and it’s got me thinking of this mock cover from last winter. I smell snow! ❄️ #illustrator #illustration #bookcover #mockcover #romancecover #coverart #romancebook #holidaybook #coverartist

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Latest mock cover for a mystery adventure novel is “Better than the Louvre heist.” 😂 💎 ♦️ #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustrator #illustration #scbwi #middlegradecovers #bookcover #mockcover #middlegradebooks #middlegradeillustration #coverart #coverdesign

A little work in progress heading into Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. 🔥 #kidlit #kidlitart #bookcover #middlegrade #middlegradecover #mockcover #scbwi #illustrator #illustration #villain #middlegradeillustration

When your professional life, your personal life, and your favourite reality tv show collide. Can anyone else relate? #trusttheprocess #perimenopause #author #illustrator #authorillustrator #onsub #loveisblind #weightliftingwomen #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart #thisis42

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Hello, October! 🧙‍♀️ 🍁 👻 🧛 #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #illustration #illustrator #scbwi #picturebook #picturebookart #hellooctober #october

My fall décor is up and I’m making soups and stews. The nights are crisp and the mornings are brisk. I’m ready for spooky season to begin! #illustrator #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #bookcover #middlegrade #scbwi #middlegradecovers #middlegradebooks #kidlitcover #mockcover

Ready. Set. Gilmore Girls marathon. (Nothing better than this when you’re sick!)

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Anyone else counting down the days until fall and spooky season? #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #bookcover #bookcoverart #bookcoverillustration #mockcover #middlegradecovers #scbwi #illustrator #illustration

Progress! (And a Ruby photobomb) #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #middlegradecovers #bookcover #bookjacket #scbwi #bookjacketart #bookjacketillustration #bookjacketdesign #illustrator #illustration #middlegradebooks #mockcover #coverart

Another project, another palette. I seriously love putting colours together and can’t wait to get these down on my next cover. ❤️ #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #bookcoverart #palette #procreate #scbwi #middlegrade #middlegradecovers #mockcover

I was a bit stuck with what to do for my next portfolio piece, but I’ve come up with an idea I’m absolutely smitten with. ❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #mockcover #bookcover #middlegrade #scbwi #middlegradeillustration #illustrator #illustration

Another middle grade cover done. (Don’t tell the others, but this one’s my favourite). #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator #mockcover #bookcover #mgcover #middlegradecover #middlegrade #scbwi

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #author #illustrator

Happy almost Canada Day. Ruby knows how to celebrate. 🇨🇦 #canada #dogdaysofsummer #ohcanada #canadaeh #illustrator #illustration #cairnterrier

It’s been a busy week, so I’m stealing time and progress where I can. Every bit counts. #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #theillustrationinitiative #middlegradecover #scbwi #bookcover

It’s a beautiful day to work on mermaids. Another mock cover in the works. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #mg #middlegradecover #scbwi #mockcover #bookcover #illustration #illustrator

I have yet to meet a mermaid in real life, but I can tell you for a fact that middle grade mermaids are a force to be reckoned with. #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #bookcover #middlegradecover #mgcover #mermaidillustration #scbwi #middlegradeillustration

In my happy place working on an assignment for @the_illustration_initiative MG course. Ruby is supervising in full frog dog splendour. #illustrator #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #characterdevelopment #mg #mgbook #scbwi

Happy Pride! Reminder: all are welcome (woolcome) here and this is a safe space. #pride #pridemonth #illustrator #illustration #author #authorillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #kidlitillustration #picturebook #picturebookillustration #picturebookart #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

The Shangri-Laura (my outdoor office) is open, at least until the weather turns tomorrow. Sunshine + character work = winning combo. #illustrator #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #scbwi #sketch #character #characterdesign

Hello beautiful, strange, little creature. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #illustration #illustrator #flyingfox #picturebookart

Taking inspiration from my favourite gothic horror authors for my latest mock cover. I think this one is my favourite yet. 🥀 🐍 #bookcover #bookcoverart #coverart #illustration #illustrator #book #gothichorror #womenwhodraw #draweveryday #coverdesign #bookdesign #art #artist

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #cover #illustrator #illustration

Channeling my love ofJenny Bayliss’ witty Christmas romance novels with my latest mock cover. Art directors, cover designers, and authors, I’d love to see my art on your book! #illustrator #illustration #art #artist #bookcover #cover #mockcover #coverdesign #coverart #coverillustration #chicklit

Another cover in progress. Any guesses which genre I’m diving into now? #bookcover #coverart #coverillustration #art #artist #illustration #illustrator #mockcover #coverdesign

Continuing my foray into adult fiction cover art. Would you pick this book up off a shelf? I hope you would! #illustrator #illustration #art #artist #bookcover #mockcover #bookdesign #coverdesign #bookcoverart #bookcoverdesign #womenwhodraw #lettering #handlettering #coverartist

Big news: I’m excited to announce that I’m now available for adult fiction and non-fiction book art! Art directors and book designers, I’d love to work with you! #bookcover #bookcoverart #coverdesign #coverart #illustration #illustrator #mockcover #art #bookart #womenwhodraw #bookdesign #fiction

A new little hall library for some of my favourite picture books. ❤️ #illustrator #illustration #booknook #picturebook #kidlit #kidlitart #library

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #cover #illustrator #illustration

A little bit of character play from the sidelines. #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #characterdesign #character #scbwi #picturebookillustration #illustrator #illustration

It’s officially stay-in-my-pyjamas-all-day season, which means it’s also art vs. artist season. Here are some of my 2024 highlights. ❤️ #artvsartist #artvsartist2024 #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #art #artist #scbwi #bookcover #picturebook #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration

Happy holidays, everyone! #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator #scbwi #winter #nyc #bryantpark

A little afternoon fun sketching my furry friends. It’s Ruby’s (the cairn terrier) first Christmas with us and I think she has no idea what she’s in for. The cats remain tree assassins, as usual. 🌲 #illustrator #illustration #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart #christmastree #cairnterrier #cats

What better way to play with new brushes than with blobby sweaters and squiggly faces? Ok, now I really need to go work on my book dummy, so I’ll count this as a warm up. 😂. #illustrator #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #scbwi #sweaterweather #sketch #sketchbook #funwithfaces

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #author #illustrator #illustration

Who’s your grandpa? #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #scbwi #funwithfaces #characterdesign #illustration #illustrator