Lauralea Blake

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Lauralea Blake

Lauralea, author of Grandpa’s Farm.

Lauralea grew up in Bakersfield, California just north of Los Angeles. Born with a love and passion for animals that can be followed through out her youth, and continues to this day. Back in 2005, Lauralea owned and operated a Petting Zoo/Birthday Party facility down on the farm, Grandpa’s Farm. Fifteen years later, Lauralea is bringing her pets back to life, and sharing their adventures. Grandpa’s Farm The Race is Lauralea’s first adventure as a writer. She is currently working on her follow up to The Race. Lauralea plans to make Grandpa’s Farm into a small series.

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Alla Thachuk

Alla, illustrator of Grandpa’s Farm The Race

Alla is an illustrator from Kyiv, Ukraine. Alla graduated from the Facility of Fine Arts and Computer Graphics, IT Academy and ArtCraft School. Alla is a talented and accomplished painter. Alla’s paintings can be seen in several private collections in the Ukraine, Europe, and also here in the United States. Alla is not intimidated by big projects, she is always up for a challenge. Alla has added many wall size murals to her credits. She also has two children’s comic books, and several successful illustrated books which includes Grandpa’s Farm The Race. These works are just a few that Alla proudly list on her resume of many accomplishments. Alla prides herself with dominating her art with bright warm colors and a positive message.

Now Alla dreams of developing as a children’s illustrator, working in animation and making her own exhibition of paintings. You can enjoy Alla’s art on Instagram, FaceBook, and Behance. You can simply find Alla with the use of #allart_artist.