Zara Picken, who showcases her artwork as @zaraillustrates on Instagram, inhabits the city of Lincoln in the UK and has been weaving her creative journey since graduating from the University of West England in Bristol in 2008. Her illustrations swirl with a touch of the 1950s and ’60s aesthetic, distinguished by neat lines and engaging geometric shapes, but with a twist that’s all her own. Picken’s artistry effortlessly merges characters and objects that take on a form akin to paper artistry, enchanting viewers with vibrant narratives through visual form.

With a career spanning over a decade, Zara Picken has lent her vibrant vision to diverse platforms such as magazines, advertisements, and books, working with renown clients like The Guardian, Wired, BBC, and Times Higher Education. To delve deeper into Zara’s art and perhaps find a print to take home, visit her website.