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)