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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 8h

Day 5 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge.
The prompt is : CAMP FIRE
Toasting marshmallows is the best part of a campfire experience 😃
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #illustrationartist #art #illustrate #picturebooks

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 1d

Day 4 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge.
The prompt is : MASON JAR
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #illustrationartist #art #illustrationforkids

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 5d

Dipping my paint brush into a new challenge, I missed the first 2 days but better late than never! So here IT IS, day 3 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge.
The prompt is : LANTERN

#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 6d

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency.

For this Thursday I have illustrated Dr. Jane Goodall — ethologist, conservationist, and unwavering voice for the natural world.

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 8d

It was hard to choose a favourite prompt because each one was great, but I chose A SMALL CACTUS IN A POT. Will miss this fun month of prompts with #lillasstyleplay2025
#illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #botanical #drawingchallenge #draweveryday

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 11d

Day 27 #lillasstyleplay2025 challenge. The prompt : A FEW CHERRIES.
I think this would make a lovely paper napkin🤔 what do you think?

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#illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #design #printandpattern #illustrationartist #botanical #artlicensing

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 12d

Day 26 #lillastyleplay2025 challenge. The prompt : A VINTAGE TRACTOR

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#illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #design #printandpattern #illustrationartist #botanical

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 13d

Day 25 #lillastyleplay2025 challenge. The prompt : A VINTAGE MG CONVERTIBLE

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#illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #design #printandpattern #illustrationartist

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 14d

Where?

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 17d

Day 21 of the #lillastyleplay2025 challenge. The prompt is: TARTAN.
He’s a cutie isn’t he?

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#illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #design #terrier #illustrationartist #dogart

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 20d

Day #18 lillasstyleplay2025
Today’s prompt is: PAISLEY
Having so much fun with each of these prompts, thank you @lillarogers 🙏🏽❤️

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#illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #foodillustrator #cookbook

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 21d

Day 17 #lillasstyleplay2025
#Today’s prompt is: SUSHI

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#illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #foodillustrator #cookbook #design #printandpattern #illustrationartist

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 22d

Sharing images for the prompts of days 14 and 16 of May the #lillasstyleplay2025 here. I was away so missed a couple here and there.

Day 14 - A LEATHER JACKET WITH PATCHES AND PINS

Day 16- PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH HEX SIGNS

Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 25d

Day 13 #lillasstyleplay2025
#Today’s prompt is: SANFRANSICO CABLE CAR

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#illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #sanfransisco #design #printandpattern #illustrationartist

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 26d

Day 12 #lillasstyleplay2025
#Today’s prompt is: TIRAMISU

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#illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #foodillustrator #cookbook #design #printandpattern #illustrationartist

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you so much!

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 27d

Day 11 #lillasstyleplay2025
#Today’s prompt is: RATTLE SNAKE

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#illustration #surfacedesign #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #draweveryday #design #printandpattern #illustrationartist

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 28d

Day 10 #lillasstyleplay2025
#Today’s prompt is: QUEEN OF PENTACLES

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#illustration #handlettering #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #draweveryday #design #WOMAN #illustrationartist

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 28d

Just read your post Debbie, sending you healing wishes xxx

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 29d

Day 9 #lillasstyleplay2025
#Today’s prompt is: OUIJA BOARD

DONE IN #procreate
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#illustration #handlettering #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #draweveryday #design #editorialillustrations

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · Sep 8

Day 8- #lillasstyleplay2025! #Today’s prompt is: AN OLD TV SET WITH A SHOW IN IT

DONE IN #procreate
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#illustration #kidlit #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #draweveryday #lifestyle #editorialillustrations

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · Sep 6

Day 6- #lillasstyleplay2025! #Today’s prompt is: 5 DIFFERENT NOSES! And a did a bonus 6th😃

DONE IN #procreate
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#illustration #kidlit #artprocess #artjournal #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #draweveryday #faceillustration

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Day 5 already #lillasstyleplay2025! #Today’s prompt is:
PINK PLATFORM SHOES, great prompt to kick off the weekend with!

DONE IN #procreate
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#illustration #fashion #artprocess #artjournal #shoeillustration #drawingchallenge #draweveryday #pink #homedecor #draweveryday

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · Sep 4

Day 4 already #lillasstyleplay2025! #Today’s prompt is:
1940’s UPHOLSTERED CHAIR

ALL DONE IN #procreate

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency.
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids

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