Lucia is an award-winning children’s book illustrator with a passion for storytelling through whimsical and imaginative artwork.
Born and bred in Italy, she moved to Australia in 2007 and has since illustrated over thirty books, including Come Down, Cat! by Sonya Hartnett (CBCA Honour Book and Prime Minister’s Award shortlisted), Eat My Dust! by Neridah McMullin (CBCA Notable) and the Olive of Groves trilogy by Katrina Nannestad (Indie Book Award shortlisted).
Lucia brings stories to life using traditional techniques such as watercolour, pencil, acrylic, and collage, and she loves experimenting with new styles to create unique moods for each project.
She has shared her passion for drawing and illustration with thousands of children, regularly presenting talks and workshops for students and aspiring illustrators. She also runs holiday art camps called Draw Like an Artist and is available for virtual sessions and illustration workshops.
Testimonials
So wonderful to view storytelling from an illustrator's perspective. Lucia was so enthusiastic and all the students participated in her drawing workshop with great energy and creativity. I would highly recommend Lucia as a celebrated and expressive presenter.
St. Benedict's Primary School, Mango Hill - September, 2025Lucia was wonderful! She was engaging, well prepared and did exactly what we were wanting her to do. She related to the children well and her presentation and activities we age appropriate and suited our expected outcomes.
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School - September, 2025Lucia Masciullo’s visit to our Year 4–6 students was an outstanding success. Her warmth and generosity created an inviting atmosphere that immediately engaged both staff and students. Lucia’s presentation was not only informative but also highly interactive, offering valuable insights into the illustration process. Her hands-on illustration class captivated students and inspired creativity across all year levels. Staff unanimously praised her ability to connect with students and deliver content in an engaging and accessible way. The visit exceeded our expectations and left a lasting impression on our school community. We are incredibly grateful for her time and expertise.
St. Anthony's Primary School - August, 2025Lucia Masciullo’s visit to our school was a truly inspiring experience. Warm, kind, and engaging, she captivated students across all year levels with her passion for illustration. Lucia shared her journey to becoming a professional illustrator, offering informative insights into the creative process and the skills required for the industry. Her presentations were thoughtfully tailored to each age group, ensuring every session was both accessible and meaningful. Students were especially enthusiastic about the hands-on activities, which allowed them to experiment with different illustration techniques. Lucia’s warmth and creativity left a lasting impression, sparking excitement and curiosity in young minds.
Emmanuel College - June, 2025Lucia provided sessions across the school from Prep to year 6. She was able to tailor her presentation to engage the different audiences while maintaining the authenticity of her messaging about the role of an illustrator. Student engagement was very high, particularly when engaged in drawing.
Cannon Hill State School - June, 2024
On the Way to School
The Imagineer
Go Home, Cat!
Eat My Dust
Dragon Folding
Lucky's Star
Aussie Kids - Meet Katie at the Beach
My Real Friend
Family Forest
Come down, Cat!
Olive of Groves
Queensland
Speaker type
- Illustrator / Designer
Audience
- Prep - Year 2
- Year 3-6
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Kate and Jol have created a practical talk to give kids real tips that break down story into simple steps and provide the tools for getting the pen moving. This talk looks at narrative structure, creating a hook, rising tensions and sticking the landing, and is designed to make narrative writing feel accessible and fun for all kids in the lead up to Naplan. Book Now!
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Brisbane | 04 Mar - 06 Mar 2026 | ||
Cairns | 09 Mar - 12 Mar 2026 | ||
Brisbane / Sunshine Coast | 09 Mar - 09 Mar 2026 | ||
Brisbane | 27 Apr - 29 Apr 2026 | ||
Brisbane | 27 Apr - 27 Apr 2026 |
What people are saying
Jenny Wang helped us kick off a week long celebration of learning as part of Catholic Week activities at Jubilee Primary. With Jenny's expertise, all students successfully created their own manga characters, inspiring some students to submit art work for the school's mini Art Show. Jenny's own passion for using animation to spread positive community messages could be a great starter for students building their own community message.
Professional in all interactions. Prompt and friendly communication.
Inspirational, extremely open to students questions, flexible to school routine, excellent speaker.
...Kirsty Eagar was great. The girls, especially in year 11, really enjoyed listening to her. I would definitely recommend her as an inspirational speaker especially for students year 10 and above.
I would once again like to extend my warmest thanks for your visit on Friday. The feedback we have received from students has been tremendous. You are not only a talented author but a respected and talented mentor.
"Shannon provided such a great perspective on how to write in this particular genre (kids & picturebooks), as I normally write fiction drama. Great tips and great knowledge." "Loved Shannon's workshop. I ended up making sure that a picture book will be my next project!" "Shannon was very honest in her presentation - she provided many examples of what to look for in a good picture book and suggestions for writing. She was very generous with her advice. A fantastic presentation!" "Great f [...]
We just had Anne E Stewart visit for our grade 3s and 4s at Eltham North Primary School. She was absolutely fantastic! The children and staff alike were mesmerised by her story telling and richness of stories. Please pass on our greatest thanks to her for such an inspiring and wonderful gift.
We’ve had our Author Visit with Catherine Bateson during Book Week and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Gabriel passed on his vast knowledge and professional experience to students through interactive activities that focused on the process of designing a character, the tools in creating a page spread, portraying the emotional body language of characters and training the eye in composition. Gabriel’s presentation methods were engaging, motivational and inspirational.
This entire week has been an outstanding success. Thanks to Anne, who has been instrumental in the delivery of the workshops. There was this incredible energy throughout the school and all these wonderful people helped create the oeuvre of joy and creativity in the kids. We were all touched by their presence and skill and collectively, as a community, we felt honour and privilege. All the feedback has been incredibly positive from children, staff and parents. Anne has been an excellent ambassado [...]