Studio Snapshots: Barbara DiLorenzo

Today, we’ll be visiting Barbara DiLorenzo, a New Jersey-based illustrator, writer, and teacher! Her books include Renato and the Lion (Viking Books, 2017) and Quincy: The Chameleon Who Couldn’t Blend In (Little Bee Books, 2018). In addition to this, Barbara has gone skydiving, hang gliding, surfing, and whitewater rafting. YES! In 2019, we were delighted to invite her to our library to read, make chameleons, and chat with the kids about her creative process. You can also visit her website and her Instagram!


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Thank you for including me! Here are some photos from my studio…this is a close-up of some of the art hanging up on a line:

I sit at this desk and Zoom teach art classes – hence the big light and mic stands to hold cameras. I’m a messy artist, so I have to clean up frequently. Otherwise the clay and paint would be all over the keyboard and mouse.

This is another angle of this area – showing that one whole drafting table is covered in paint and other supplies. Even vitamins. Those are important!

This is my flat file, which holds all my art and nice papers. Lots of art materials in the bookshelf to the side.


Many thanks for sharing! Images courtesy of Barbara DiLorenzo

Studio Snapshots: Flavia Zorrilla Drago

We’re delighted to introduce a new blog feature, Studio Snapshots, in which we reach out to children’s illustrators and artists and ask them to share a few photos of their creative spaces!

Today, we’ll be visiting Flavia Zorilla Drago. Born and raised in Mexico City, Flavia is a world-traveling graphic designer, illustrator, and writer. Her most recent work is Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (Candlewick, 2020). You can also check out her website, and her Instagram!

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This is my working space. I own a laptop, a small Wacom and a portable light box because, before this covid disaster happened I loved traveling and living in different cities, so being able to transport my office with me has always been essential. I have lived and worked in Spain, France and the UK.

I have added some pictures of Mexico, where I am currently based. One of the things that I like the most about living here, is that you can find great colours everywhere! Drawing has always been an important part of my life.

The place with the fountain is a lovely building where I used to take drawing lessons when I was a child.


Many thanks for sharing! Studio images courtesy of Flavia Zorilla Drago