¡Hola! I’m Laura Martín, an illustrator originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, currently based in Berlin, Germany. I graduated as a graphic designer from the University of Buenos Aires, with a specialization in editorial design and illustration.

For more than seven years, I worked as a book designer in the children’s publishing world, always close to illustration, and falling in love with the visual language of storytelling. I always dreamed of being on the other side: creating the images myself. Over time, I pursued that dream, and now I have the joy of being an illustrator. My background in design equips me with a deep understanding of how images, layout, and narrative elements converge.

Today, I love bringing ideas to life not only through books but also through editorial illustration, advertising, and packaging. I express these feelings through warm, cozy color palettes and harmonious compositions.

My roots are Italian and Spanish, and growing up surrounded by immigrant grandparents shaped both my sensibility and the themes I like to explore. Now, living as an immigrant myself, those experiences continue to influence my work—bringing a sense of nostalgia, warmth, and human connection into my illustrations.

While I primarily illustrate digitally, I always keep my papers and pencils close by for sketching, maintaining a strong connection with the analog world.

When I’m not drawing, you can find me listening to music (and my vinyls!), learning to play the piano, traveling and exploring new places, spending time with friends, reading chronicles, or simply enjoying chill moments at home.

Want to know more?

In English-speaking countries (UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ), I’m represented by Inkling Illustration Agency. For all inquiries from these countries, please email my agents at hello@inklingillustration.com

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, I’m represented by 2 Agenten. For all inquiries from these countries, please email my agent at andrea.wendt@2agenten.com

If you’re outside these countries, you can reach out directly at hello@laumartin.com

I also write a virtual letter series on Substack, called Random Art Dispatch, in which I share insights into my creative process, news about my book releases, and art recommendations (in both English and Spanish).

I’m a member of Picturebooks Berlin

Last but not least, I have held an outdoor drawing workshop in Berlin for the Spanish-speaking community since 2023. It’s called Sketching Berlin, and it's had more than six successful editions so far.

Selected clients

Awards/Recognitions/Features

2025 | World Illustration Awards Longlisted Artist / Book Cover Category
2025 | Dots x Circles Illustration Awards Shortlisted Artist / Self-Promotion Category
2023 | Inkling Illustration’s Blog: Say Hello to Laura Martín
2022 | Creative Howl “New Seasons, New Life”