BA illustration showing Oh Percemy Pigeon book cover. A pigeon stands on one leg upon a brown rock with it's wings held open in a cute illustrative style

Hello! I am Lauren Gorbould, an illustrator and artist based in Norwich, UK. As an illustrator, my practice is heavily inspired by colour, playfulness and nature; however, I enjoy all things creative. I am a practical worker who works both digitally, creating bright, bold work on my iPad, and traditionally in my sketchbook.

I have a lot of experience with clientele and commissions from previously working as a realistic pet portrait artist, but being an illustrator has allowed me to bloom and express my creativity in a way that makes people smile.

boy dressed as pirate wearing an eye patch, stripy t shirt and black waistcoat, with torn blue trousers and boots, holding a sword into the air by Lauren Gorbould
An A-Z of humans in letter shapes, doing plant related activities by Lauren Gorbould

I have finished my last year of illustration at Norwich University of the Arts, where I developed problem-solving skills, how to interpret briefs and create engaging responses to subjects.

Floral bright illustration, including the text 'make today a good day' by Lauren Gorbould
Two colourful people with out of proportion bodies dancing, by Lauren Gorbould