Hi, I’m Lisa Loffredo and I’m an illustrator and picture book author.
I am originally from a small town in the south of Italy - not the peaceful, empty village kind. More the chaotic, messy kind.
I moved to Amsterdam in 2008, and I currently live here with my husband, my wonderful 11-year-old son (dreamer and fellow art enthusiast) and a few imaginary friends - including a pear with a moustache known to everyone as Pedro.
I don’t know how often I’ll write here. I have been struggling with heavy procrastination mixed with fear of sharing my random thoughts in wobbly English. But this is the first step, bear with me.
What can you expect?
Bits and pieces of my story and creative process, obsessive ramblings about picture books, behind-the-scenes glimpses into my art - aka: when she drew the blue character that looks like a little poop, what was she actually thinking?
Ah! I’m also about to publish two picture books. Setting aside the fact that this still feels incredible, I’d love to take you behind the scenes and share the journey.
Last but not least, I love the idea of building a community of fellow artists and picture book lovers!
Or maybe the real truth is that my family and friends had enough of my picture book shenanigans, so I am turning to the outside world in search of a little recognition.
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Hi Lisa! Lovely to see you here ☺️ looking forward to your posts!
I’m looking forward to this! So glad you’ve decided to go for it :)