Hand-drawn illustration of a seated child in a blue striped hood and polka-dot blanket reading with a small spotted dog beside them.

Cat Sarabia

Illustrator

Illustrator and Picturebook maker. Specialising in dynamic and imaginative character design.

Hand-painted illustration of a whimsical imaginary creature against a blue background.

Picturebooks

Whimsical watercolor illustration of a person sliding down blue waves with a pink umbrella, spotted clothing, and colorful abstract landscape.

Editorial

What I Do

I am an illustrator and picturebook maker with a big imagination. I create images, characters and stories that explore identity and human interaction through play and joy.

Picturebooks

Editorial

Woman smiling while writing in a notebook at a wooden table with colored pencils, watercolor paints, and a cup of tea.

Hand-drawn illustration of a girl running through a forest, with the words “Stop, dodge, weave and leap!”

Dark watercolor illustration of a gothic city skyline with crooked rooftops, a tall spire, gravestones, stars, clouds, and a large moon.

Hand-drawn fantasy rabbit-like creature with long ears, antlers, a fluffy tail, and bright pink striped markings

Kind Words

I was very impressed with Cat’s work. She was the consummate professional and produced the art work very quickly.

Cat asked pertinent questions, helping her understand what was required and worked collaboratively with us at all stages.

The completed art work was bright, eye catching and drew you in. Exactly what was required.

I would highly recommend her.

AF

A delightful exploration of the magic hidden in the pause when you truly tune in to all your senses. The illustrations invited me and my son into the whimsical world of imagination as well as real conversations about how to cope when places feel overwhelming.

HH

The narrative is simple yet sensitive and allows for plenty of opportunities for wider discussion. It can be used as a fun way to prompt children to share things that they have noticed when they’re out and about, be it things that are big (like Marg!) or small (like insects). The message it gives about being able to find joy in simple things is also a really important one.

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