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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 19h

I am sharing some very exciting news! I have a book deal with Kids Can Press! I am going to illustrate a baby board that I authored called ALWAYS😊 Needless to say I am so thrilled to pieces! Stay tuned for more information on this project.

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary. . . . ⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️ . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #illustration #picturebook

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Cute animals on the move! Wall art created for home decor for my lovely agents @wildappleart . . . #illustration #illustrationart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #wallart

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Some retro juvenile wall art I crated for agents at @wildappleart. Circus animals doing there thing! . . . #wallart #walldecor #kidlitart #illustration #homedecorating

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A feeling that many kids fear- fear of the dark as a child. I certainly was one of those kids. . . . #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #illustration #storytime #kidlit

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Seeing friends after the summer vacation. So much to catch up on… . . . #kidlitart #illustrationforkids #illustrator #picturebookillustration

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A sneak peak into my sketchbook. I could keep painting this vine but the had it’s limits😂 Done with acryla gouach and markers , . . #acrylagouache #illustration #sketchbookdrawing #illustrator #sketchbook

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Sharing my calendar project- PASTA 2027 calendar for @legacypublishinggroup It was so much fun to work on! Another one in the making for 2028😃❤️ . . . #illustration #foodillusion #handlettering #calendar2027 #kitchenartwork

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Westchester County! It’s county with many fun towns to visits and lots to do! I may have left some names out as I couldn’t quite fit it in with the illustrations. So I apologize in advance to those who might live there and not see their towns mentioned here 😦

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Columbus Ohio! Illustrating maps of locations I don’t know well teaches me a lot since I spend hours gathering research material for these projects. . . . #mapart #illustration #0hio #mapillustration #map

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Atlanta! Such a vibrant, rich in culture and history it is❤️ This is part of the same series I am currently working on. . . . #mapart #illustration #atlanta #mapillustration #map

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Windy City- Chicago! I am doing a series of maps of some major cities in the US, for a client, can’t tell anymore😊 . . . #mapart #illustration #chicagomap #chicago #map illustration

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A map of Brooklyn full of whimsy and colour💜 I visit this fun fab borough often as my son lives there now. Each time I go I discover something new. Love Brooklyn’s vibe and find it creatively so inspiring. . . . #mapart #illustration #brooklyn #newyork #mapillustration

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Some summer fun! . . . Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary. . . . ⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️ . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #illustration #picturebook

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

People who are familiar with my work know that I do a lot food illustration too! Here some tins of sardine done with cut paper and watercolour, just one colour applied tonally- paynes gray/ Winsor and Newton

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Tomato’s that almost look like I plucked from my back garden. I painted some sheets of paper in acrylic painted and cut and collaged it to create this pair for my lovely agents @wildappleart . . . #collage #acrylic #illustration #illustrationart #botanical

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Land marks in beautiful Paris. I did the illustrations of Eiffel Tower aka Tour Eiffel and Arc de Triomphe for a wall art prolactin for my agents at @wildappleart. I painted them in water colours and Indian ink. . . . #watercolour #illustration #paris #famouslandmarks #wallart

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Pretty bugs❤️ swipe to see the second one. Painted in gouache for wall art. Cute as a pair😊 . . . #illustrationart #gouachepainting #pattern #wallart #whimsical

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A portrait of David Hockney as I see him. His art is full of joy and love for life. It will always hold a special place in my heart. His choice of bright vibrant colours in his bold graphic style makes all his paintings sing. We were lucky to have had a painter like him on this planet ❤️

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Sharing an illustration I did over 15 years ago. By hand with gouache and not perfect but that’s ok. It’s a timely image with the summer holidays happening. . . . #kidlit #kidlitart #thechildrenoftheworld #illustration #handpainted

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Some new images. Inspired by my visit to Versailles last year. Marie Antoinette, however I don’t think she chewed on bubble gum! But eat cake? Of course she did! Created on procreate for my agents @wildappleart . . . #fashion #wallart #illustration #artptint #costumedesign

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary. . . . ⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️ . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #picturebook

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy Birthday Canada! So proud to call this beautiful country my home❤️ 🎂🎉🥳 Good luck to TEAM CANADA playing against TEAM MOROCCO, fingers crossed tightly crossed 🤞🏼 . . . #illustrationartist #kidlit #soccer #kidlitart

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Week 4: ANIMALS WITH FLOWERS/ JUNE IN BLOOM with @theydrawandgarden Prompt-PEACOCK WITH FLOWERS . . #botanicalflowers #kidlit #theydrawandgarden #illustration sketchbookdrawing

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Week 4: ANIMALS WITH FLOWERS/ JUNE IN BLOOM with @theydrawandgarden Prompt- CAT AND FLOWERS . . . A funky floral kitty ❤️ #botanicalflowers #kidlit #catillustration #illustration #sketchbookdrawing

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Babies babies babies, sweet soft cuddly babies! A piece created for my portfolio on procreate. . . . #kidlitillustration #picturebook #illustration #kidlit #childrensbookillustration

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Week 3 JUNE IN BLOOM with @theydrawandgarden Prompt- HAIR AND FLOWERS Created in watercolour, water-soluble pencils, Neo pastels. . . . #botanicalillustration #watercolour #illustration #penandink

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Week 3 JUNE IN BLOOM with @theydrawandgarden Prompt- BOOTS AND FLOWERS Created in watercolour, water-soluble pencils, Neo pastels. . . . #botanicalillustration #watercolour #illustration sketcbookart #penandink

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Week 3 JUNE IN BLOOM with @theydrawandgarden Prompt- HAT/ CROWN Created in watercolour, water-soluble pencils, Neo pastels. . . . #botanicalillustration #parrot #watercolour #illustration #sketcbookart

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I was lucky enough to see David Hockney’s art retrospective at the Louis Vuitton foundation in Paris last year. His joy of painting what he love to paint vibrated through each work of art. His choice of vibrant colours and bold mark making stands uniquely on its own.Rest in peace David Hockney.

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Week 2- JUNE IN BLOOM with @theydrawandgarden Prompt- FLOWERS IN A CUP Created in watercolour, water-soluble pencils, Neo pastels. . . . #illustrationartist #greetingcards #foodillustrator #illustration

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Today’s prompt for JUNE IN BLOOM hosted by @theydrawandgarden @theydrawandtravel @theydrawandcook. Week 1- A PALETTE WITH FLOWERS Created in acryla gouache, colour pencils and watercolours . . . #illustrations #flowers #theydrawandtravel #theydrawandgarden

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary.😊 . . . ⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Today’s prompt for JUNE IN BLOOM hosted by @theydrawandgarden @theydrawandtravel @theydrawandcook. Week 1- A TYPEWRITER WITH FLOWERS Created in acryla gouache, colour pencils and watercolours . . . #illustrations #flowers #theydrawandtravel

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Today’s prompt for JUNE IN BLOOM hosted by @theydrawandgarden @theydrawandtravel @theydrawandcook. Week 1- A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WITH FLOWERS Created in acryla gouache, colour pencils and watercolours . . . #illustrations #flowers #theydrawandtravel #theydrawandgarden

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy June everyone! I am really excited to follow along with this one month long flower party! JUNE IN BLOOM hosted by @theydrawandgarden @theydrawandtravel @theydrawandcook. Week 1- flowers and object. Created in acryla gouache, black ink. . . . #illustrations #flowers #greetingcard #stationary

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The best part of writing and illustrating a picture book is sharing it with the audience! I had so much fun presenting it to the kids who came from neighbouring school to the Parkdale Library, Toronto. My Meena doll came too! . . . #kidlit #kidart #kidlitartpostcardday

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to all! Today is Eid-ul-Adha, for those who celebrate, wishing you all a joyous and happy Eid filled with blessings. This sweet image is one from my picture book- Aliya’s Secret published by Owl Books. . . . #kidlit #illustration #picturebooks #authorillustrator

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A painted portrait done in acryla- gouache. This image was created for my wall art portfolio @wildappleart . . . #illustrator #portrait #handpainted #acrylagouache #illüstrationart

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Repost from @miltonpubliclibrary • Join us for a special storytime with Author/Illustrator Farida Zaman 📚✨ In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, families are invited to hear Samina Goes to a Wedding, a vibrant story following a young girl’s journey to Bangladesh for a wedding.

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

“I don't want you to be hopeful, I want you to panic” - Greta Thunberg

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Day 1 of #coloriflorisummit2026 painting with @janetskatesart. My painting is created on handmade coldpress paper 300 lbs. I had a lot of fun working with watercolour and gouache plus pen and ink. Thank you Janet, you’re a great instructor and so inspiring!

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Hurry up good weather because this little girl is all set to have some fun🌞 . . . #kidlit #picturebook #illustration #kidlitart #authorillustrator

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

My #kidlit version of Yayoi Kusama. It’s a good challenge to test out drawing different versions of a someone’s face depending the audience you’re directing it to. . . . #yayoikusama #portrait #illustration #picturebook

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary. Here is a portrait I’ve made of Frida Kahlo illustrated in a kid friendly style😊 . . . ⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️ . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #picturebook #kidlitpostcardday

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

My 3rd illustration for OUR PLANET WEEK #opw26wind the theme is is WIND BLOWING . . . #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #picturebook #illustration

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Reposted by @karenkrossing. Hear Canadian creators read from their new picture books at the first Great Canadian Picture Book Party of 2026, brought to you by @picturebookseh. . . . #kidlit #picturebook #illustration

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