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 Illustrators NY, American Illustration, Communication Arts, 3x3 Magazine, Society of Illustrators LA, and Creative Quarterly. I am a member of the Society of Illustrators NY and LA, The iSpot and SCBWI.

In 2021 I illustrated a 40-page picture book, Adventures of Jackie. I’m excited to have a new 32-page picture book, How to Climb a Mountain, coming out in March 2024.

I have also been teaching Digital Illustration as an Adjunct Professor at Montserrat College of Art since the Fall of 2022.

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.

Thanks for Stopping by!


  • New York Times

  • Boston Globe

  • Forbes Magazine

  • Politico

  • Washington Post

  • Al Majalla Magazine

  • Think:Act Magazine

  • The New Republic

  • Washington Examiner

RECENT CLIENTS:

  • Apple News

  • Eight by Eight Magazine

  • Southern Poverty Law Center

  • National Labor Federation

  • MountainOne

  • HATCH

  • Westmont College

  • University of Alaska

CONTACT ME!

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, children’s books, book cover, advertising, product, and licensing projects.

Laura Salafia Illustration
617.869.6700
laurabsalafia@gmail.com
@laura_salafia

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Check out the amazing work by my husband, Dave Salafia!

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