Lola U.

Lola U. – Designer

I am a children’s book illustrator with 20+ books illustrated for publishers and self-published authors. I have a warm, cozy, and cute style

Overview

Hi there! I’m Lola Usupova, a professional children's book illustrator from Nottingham, UK. With a strong background in illustration, design, and self-publishing, I offer comprehensive support to authors throughout their book-making journey.

Whether it’s your first children’s book or your next one, I’m here to make it an enjoyable and smooth experience.

WHAT SOME OF MY CLIENTS SAY

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Danise Batista Sumner

Author of "Abuelita's American Dream"

"I had the absolute pleasure of working with Lola on my first children's book, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! She was a dream collaborator, bringing my vision to life with her exceptional talent and communication skills. Lola went above and beyond to ensure the illustrations were perfect, capturing the beauty of Puerto Rico and the heart of my family's story. Her expertise in formatting made the self-publishing process a breeze. If you're looking for an illustrator who is not only incredibly talented but also a joy to work with, look no further than Lola!"

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Amy Warr

Author of "How to Make un Ami"

"I am incredibly thankful for Lola and her hard work on this book. She made the process so easy and is so knowledgeable. She took all of our feedback every time we had a little change. She was so patient, so kind, and so easy to work with, and I could not have asked for anything better.

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Sara Legault

Author of "The Magic Christmas Butterfly"

"Lola was nothing short of amazing! She had a very pleasant oura (virtually) about her and helped me every step of the way! This was my first children's book I published and needed a lot of support and guidance and Lola helped in every way she could! Lola turned around the work quicker than expected and exceeded my expectations! I am looking forward to working with Lola again in the near future and highly recommend her for children's books illustrations!"

Services
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2021 — Present

Portfolio

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Claire’s Spectacular Socks

Usupova, Lola

Austin Macauley Publishers

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design Production Management
Different, Yet Like Me: LUKE

Salz, Mary

Look Beyond Publications, LLC

Cover Design Illustration
Hungry Harriet And The Talking Tummy

Hadley, Andrew

Blossom Spring Publishing

Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration

Lola has 6 reviews

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Christian A.

Christian A.

Dec, 2025

“My First Friend in a New Land” was our first book, and we’re so glad we chose Lola as our illustrator. She was a pleasure to work with—professional, timely, and very open to feedback. Most importantly, she brought our vision to life from the very first sketch. The entire process was smooth and c...
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Lola U.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Working on your book was truly a pleasure. Your story is heartfelt and beautifully written, and I’m so grateful you trusted me to help bring it to life. Wishi...
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Cameron A.

Cameron A.

Nov, 2025

Working with Lola has been an incredible experience from start to finish. She far exceeded every expectation I had. Her vision, talent, and storytelling instincts are those of an industry veteran, and the quality of her work elevated my book far beyond what I imagined. Her process made the entir...
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Kristen C.

Kristen C.

Oct, 2025

Lola's talent is off the charts. She was able to take my vision and bring it to life. Not only did her illustrations wow me, but her knowledge of the industry and her ability to provide guidance along the way was invaluable. She was prompt, attentive, and creative. I would recommend Lola over and...
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Angie W.

Angie W.

Aug, 2025

Lola did a sample illustration for me to see if her style matched the vision I have for my picture book. She was amazing.
Sydney L.

Sydney L.

Jun, 2025

Love her! she made me a spread and I will be continuing to use her for my book!

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