Welcome to

bay leaf studio

I’m Laura, an artist, illustrator and designer based in Adelaide, South Australia.

I’m an avid reader and love working with sapphic authors to bring their characters to life!

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Illustration of two characters from a book. They are wearing tradie uniforms. One carries a hammer and drill, the other carries a ladder.

Book Cover Design

I’ll work with you to get your cover looking just right. From sketch to final illustration, ebook to paperback, let’s create the cover of your dreams!

A mockup of a book cover showing the front, back and spine.
An illustration of two women at a table outside a distillery in Scotland. Text reads 'Louder than Words. Lisa Elliot'
Illustration & Cover Design

Book Cover Design // Lisa Elliot

“I’m SO happy with my book cover design from Laura! She really captured what I was looking for and her ideas were brilliant. Super responsive and quick. Very professional. She made the whole process smooth and clear, and she even liaised directly with Tantor audiobooks for me. I will definitely be asking Laura to do my next book cover!”

Illustration & Cover Design

Book Cover Design // JD Locke

An illustration of two women on a Christmas themed background. Text reads 'A Visit From St Nic. LD Locke'
A mockup of a book cover showing the front, back and spine.

Character Art

Perfect for promoting your existing books, new book launches, or social / website use.

Illustration of two characters from a book. One is wearing jeans and a knit jumper, the other is wearing tradie gear.
Sam & Taylor
Swept Up in You by Rian Birch
Illustration of two characters from a book. They are wearing tradie uniforms. One carries a hammer and drill, the other carries a ladder.
Jess & Remi
On The Right Path by Rian Birch
Illustration of two characters from a book. They are wearing costumes for a party.
Jess & Remi
On The Right Path by Rian Birch
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