For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved drawing and daydreaming.
As a child, I had no idea what an illustrator was, or that you could make a living (oh well, sort of) writing picture books.

I worked as a project manager in the corporate world for many years, but life, as it often does, made a big circle and brought me here anyway, where I was meant to be.

Hi!
I’m Lisa, an illustrator and maker of books for little ones.

Born and raised in the south of Italy, I moved to Amsterdam in 2008, where I now live with Eric and my son and fellow art enthusiast, Alex.

I published my first picture book, La Fontaine, in 2025, and my third book is in the making.

I observe and collect memories, everywhere, every moment.

I love old toys. Windows with odd collections on display. Folklore and traditions. Taking amateur pictures. Getting lost in a bookstore. Walking in nature. Old towns with old people sitting on benches, and the smell of freshly baked bread. Having a good laugh about the silliest joke.

I can be a shy introvert one minute and a shameless clown the next.

I talk way too much about food and drink way too much coffee, probably like any other Italian person you know.

I have a thing for clothing and graphic design.

For a while I thought my favorite color was yellow, but it might be green.

I travel a lot. The sea is my happy place.

I love books with humour and a touch of the absurd. Vibrant colours and a retro atmosphere. Endless details. Layers and hidden things to discover.

I try to remind myself to look at life with a sense of wonder. Children are the best teachers.

I share my process, random thoughts and behind the scenes here.

GET IN TOUCH
For commissions, or just to say Hi
al.loffredo@gmail.com


BOOKS

"La Fontaine" (Palomita, France), 2025
"L'Elefante a mezzanotte" (Camelozampa, Italy), 2026 

AWARDS
2025
Winner Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition 
Winner Nami Concours Purple Island
iJungle Book Merit Award 

2026
Winner Premio Bettoni for "L'Elefante a mezzanotte"
Shortlisted World Illustration Award, Children's Publishing category

COLLABORATIONS
2026
Illustoria Magazine
ADEI (Associazione degli editori indipendenti)
AIC (Associazione italiana celiachia)