After years as a designer and art director, Laura Marr could no longer resist her passion for illustration. She has since followed her heart, conjuring vibrant illustrations from her sunlit studio—and occasionally from airplanes, trains, and castles. Her love of travel, history, and nature radiates through her distinctive and vibrant work.

Laura has created original artwork for a wide range of clients, including Capital One Bank, The Smithsonian Institution, Dover Publications, KEVA Style, Denik, and The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. She has been an invited guest speaker at institutions such as the Art Institutes of America, RebelleCon, and the VCU School of Fine Arts. Most recently, her work was featured in the 2025 Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles Illustration West 63 Exhibition.

Inky Richmond, Laura’s award-winning upscale activity book highlights some of the most beloved sites and landmarks in her hometown. Travel is a major influence in her life and work. Her most recent solo gallery show, Drawn to Place (2019), revealed the stories she finds in the architecture, history, and people that inspire her travel sketchbook artwork.

Laura’s proposal for a series of public sculptures was selected as one of 20 finalists in the Monument Avenue: General Devotion/General Demotion National Competition. Designers presented proposals for positive alternatives to Confederate monuments lining a major avenue in Richmond, Virginia.

Represented by Greenwood Lit. For collaborations and licensing, please use the contact form.