Hi, I am Zuzana, professional illustrator. I can help you bring your story to life. create your children’s book. Don’t be shy, get in touch!
my book
illustrations portfolio
I Love You Wherever You Are
The Good Witch of Salem
How to cure a MINE monster!
The Chicken who Thought She was a Bat
My Magical Gifts
The Chicken who Thought She was a Goat
Kind Katie
My Magical Dreams
The Christmas Bunny’s Wild Adventure
Super Kena
The Skunk That Stunk
Gobble Gobble Mr. Wobble
My Magical Choices
Bo the Bat
Lernen Mit Katze Mini
My Magical Words
Zábudlivé Ginko
Anthill for Sale
Zetta Poinsettia
Untangle your tongue
A little bit about me…

My love of drawing and reading began as a young child from the time I could hold a pencil. I drew daily, bringing my notebook and pencil with me wherever I went. To this day, my tote bag always contains something to draw with, a notebook, and one or two books to read.
Today, my two children help in the illustration creation process, advising me on what delights and excites them. They are my best critics, and my greatest inspiration.
I still love children’s books and sometimes read them just for myself. In bookstores, I can spend hours looking at illustrations and discovering new stories. When not drawing or reading, I enjoy practicing yoga and baking sweets.
What my customers say about me
On my first children’s book, Zuzana was terrific to work with and her illustrations are beautiful. Even when we had different ideas, she worked hard revising the illustrations until I was happy. Her calm demeanor got us completed on time, love to work with her again!
When I first saw Zuzana’s illustrations, I knew I wanted her drawing style in the next book. I succeeded and I’m fully satisfied with the cooperation and the result.
I first saw Zuzana’s illustrations displayed on a Facebook group for illustrators and authors. I immediately recognized the quality was better than most I’d seen and her unique style spoke to me. I asked her to send a test for “Zetta the Poinsettia.” Zuzana’s rendering of Zetta (a sympathetic character that is a poinsettia plant with a face and hands, not an easy sketch) was one of five that I considered and when I first saw her test sketch my husband and I both agreed we had found the Zetta in our heads come to life! Since then, Zuzana has created two other books for me. Each 100 percent beautiful, and all bringing my vision of the characters to life exactly as I had imagined them. The one’s that have been published so far, went to Best Seller’s lists, and I believe it was Zuzana’s covers that were largely responsible.
Working with Zuzana is a dream. She is talented, creative, imaginative, and flexible. She is not afraid to modify work or add to work even after milestones have been completed. She understands that often revisions are needed, and despite her living in Slovakia and in the U.S., she is readily available when I need her.
I highly recommend Zuzana for your illustration needs, no matter the type. She is a true artist and can create whatever you want. It is just a matter of working together to bring your ideas for your characters to fruition. Once you have your character developed, Zuzana will take it from there with minimal guidance to make your book sing!
When I saw Zuzana’s illustrations, they grabbed my heart. I knew she illustrates a lot for the kids, but I realized she had a unique style and view at the rendition of things. That was a reason I decided to ask her to try to illustrate the cover for my first novel Now and before. She quickly hit my taste and created a cover that perfectly captures the story of the book. And I guess it is completely different than other book covers, and it identifies the person of the artist well. I am glad I met her and I hope we will create something nice in the future.
Zuzana has illustrated 5 of my books and counting. She has been a pleasure to work with due to her immense talent, excellent communication skills, clear vision for each book and efficiency in which she completes work. My readers adore the vibrant color, detail and overall feel to her artwork. She has breathed life into my words.
Client Map
UPCOMING 2022
UPCOMING March 2022
NEW BOOK
UPCOMING March 2022
UPCOMING February 2022
NEW BOOK
UPCOMING December 2021
NEW BOOK
UPCOMING December 2021
November 2021
Three mice in the kitchen
UPCOMING November 2021
NEW BOOK
UPCOMING November 2021
UPCOMING 2021-2022
Story of the Valley
UPCOMING September 2021
NEW BOOK
UPCOMING September 2021
UPCOMING, MAY 2021
Glittermoon (USA) – written by Kari Baker
UPCOMING July 2021
NEW BOOK
UPCOMING July 2021
May, 2021
What the World Needs Now: Less Plastic! (France) – written by Cheryl Rosebush
MAY, 2021
SPIKE (Australia) – written by Sarah Cullen and Carmen Ellis
MAY, 2021
April, 2021
Where in the World is Peace? (Singapore) – written by Valerie Cheng
April, 2021
Lying Lion (USA) – written by David Baer
April, 2021
March, 2021
What the World Needs Now: BEES! (France) – written by Cheryl Rosebush
March, 2021
What the World Needs Now: TREES! (France) – written by Cheryl Rosebush
March, 2021
November 2020
I Love You Wherever You Are (USA) - written by Tiffany Gumpert
November 2020
My Magical Foods (USA) – written by Becky Cummings
November 2020
October, 2020
Journey To A New Earth (Kenya) – written by Zeinab Sher
October, 2020
Bryson’s Race (USA) – written by Marcus Barnett
October, 2020
September, 2020
The Duck Who Thought He Was a Chicken (USA) – written by Andi Cann
August 2020
The Good Witch of Salem (USA) – written by Ashley Tina
August 2020
July 2020
Haw to cure a Mine Monster – written by Brittany Plumeri, (USA)
May 2020
The Chicken who Thought She was a Bat (USA) – written Andi Cann
May 2020
April 2020
The Chicken who Thought She was a Goat – written Andi Cann, US
March 2020
Kind Katie (USA) – written by Lauren Cardoso
March 2020
February 2020
My Magical Gifts (USA) – written by Becky Cummings
December 2019
Super Kena (USA) – written by Becky Cymbaluk
December 2019
December 2019
A Gift for Santa - written and illustraded by Zuzana Svobodova
December 2019
My Magical Dream (USA) – written by Becky Cummings
December 2019
November 2019
Untangle your tongue (SVK) - publisher ALBI
November 2019
The Skunk That Stunk (USA) – written Stacy Doyle
November 2019
October 2019
Would You Gobble Mr. Wobble? (USA) - written by Becky Cummings
September 2019
The Easter Christmas Bunny’s Wild Adventure (USA) - written by Alma Hammond
September 2019
September 2019
Bo the Bat (USA) - written by Alma Hammond
August 2019
Lernen mit Katze Mini (Austria) - publisher E. Weber Verlag GmbH
August 2019
July 2019
My magical choices (USA) – written by Becky Cummings
May 2019
My Magical Words (USA) - written by Becky Cummings
May 2019
May 2019
Zábudlivé Ginko (SVK) - written by Matej Zámečník
November 2018
Anthill for Sale (USA) – written by Johnny Ray Moore
November 2018
October 2018
Zetta the Poinsettia (USA) – written by Alma Hammond
Get in touch
I’m based in Slovakia, but you can reach me out from anywhere. Feel free to contact me with any questions, price inquiries or collaborations via email. I will get back to you as soon as possible.