About Me…

I am a freelance illustrator in the Boston area focusing on portraits, editorial, advertising and book illustration. I have a passion for using portraiture to highlight activists and change-makers from around the world.

Using bold color, unique textures, strong silhouettes and a realistic style, my artwork captures the spirit and energy of the person. I aim to create unique images that convey the humanity and authenticity of my subjects, using research and conceptual elements that support the main theme. 

My work has been recognized by the Society of Publication Designers, Society of Illustrators NY, American Illustration, Communication Arts, 3x3 Magazine, Society of Illustrators LA, and Creative Quarterly. I am a member of the Society of Publication Designers, Society of Illustrators NY and LA and SCBWI.

In 2021 I illustrated a 40-page picture book, Adventures of Jackie, written by Lee Albright. I recently illustrated a 32-page picture book written by Doug Murphy for MountainOne titled, How to Climb a Mountain. The book was published in March 2024. A second book in the series for MountainOne will be published in February 2025!

I taught Digital Illustration and Illustration III as an Adjunct Professor at Montserrat College of Art for 2 years and taught Education and Early Childhood Development classes at Lesley University for 5 years.

I received my BFA in Illustration from The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, an MA in Early Childhood Development from Lesley University, and an MFA in Illustration from the University of Hartford.


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I’m always up for new projects so reach out if you have an assignment that might be a good fit for me! I’m open to a wide range of editorial, portrait, poster art, children’s book, book cover, advertising, product, and licensing assignments.

Laura Salafia Illustration
617.869.6700
laurabsalafia@gmail.com
@laura_salafia

Looking for a photographer?

Check out the amazing work by my husband, Dave Salafia! Dave is an advertising, sports and lifestyle photographer shooting brand campaigns for well-known companies all over the world.

www.davesalafia.com
617.388.1291
davidsalafia@gmail.com
@davesalafia