Hi, I’m Laura!
I’m an illustrator, designer, dreamer and aspiring author living and working in Pittsburgh, PA.
I love drawing colorful pictures full of endearing characters that make grown-ups feel nostalgic and kids feel like anything is possible.
I’m inspired by books, history, nature, museums, growing up in the aughts and the small, genuine moments that we experience and share with one another.
In 2018, I graduated from Youngstown State University with a BFA in Graphic + Interactive Design - I now spend my days designing, my nights illustrating and my weekends exploring the city.
SnailBerryArt is a combination of three things I love: snails, my cat Blueberry, and creating art!
I’m currently the Illustrator Coordinator and Social Media Coordinator for SCBWI PA West and a happy member of Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators.
I am always looking for new projects and opportunities so feel free to contact me at laura{at}snailberryart.com.
Interviews:
Claybrook Chats with Barb (Podcast)
PIttsburgh City Paper (Article)
Clients:
Ladybug Magazine, Condado Tacos, Pittsburgh City Paper, Jason’s Marvelous Popcorn, Shaker Heights Historical Society, Busy Blogs Plus, Modern Methods Brewery, Primanti Bros., Lit Youngstown, YSU's College of Creative Arts & Communication, Power of the Arts, Backyard Beginnings Daycare
Exhibits & Shows:
• Modern Methods Brewery Art Show | August, 2022
• Bliss Kids Collective: Plastic | April, 2021
• Bliss Kids Collective: Ellipses | February, 2021
• Bliss Kids Collective: Zine Show | June, 2020
• Ketchup Creative: Prism | February, 2020
• Fun a Day Art Show | January, 2020
• WYCA "Women Artist: A Celebration!” | June, 2019
• Bliss Kids Collective: Off The Grid | June, 2019
• Bliss Kids Collective: Off The Grid | February, 2019
• Bliss Kids Collective: In The Red | January, 2019
• Graduating BFA Exhibition | November, 2018
• WYCA "Women Artist: A Celebration!” | June, 2018
• Student Art Association 83rd Annual Show | March, 2018
Awards:
• SCBWI Unagented Honor Award (2023)
• WYCA Young Artist Award (2018)
• Simon Florence Beecher Talent Scholarship (2013-2017)
• Robert J. Yalch Endowment Scholarship (2014-2016)
• Junior Portfolio Faculty Choice Award (2016)
• Jessica C. Porcase Memorial Scholarship (2015)
• Girl Scout Gold Award (2013)