Zar Karamloo is a professional visual artist, children’s book illustrator, and art educator based in Saskatchewan, Canada. Best known for her hyper-realistic charcoal drawings, she also works across pastel, coloured pencil, painting, pottery, and sculpture, bringing together technical precision and imaginative storytelling.

Her passion for art began at the age of five and has shaped every stage of her creative journey. Through years of creating, teaching, and exhibiting her work, she has continued to refine her artistic voice while exploring new techniques and creative approaches.

Inspired by nature and the quiet beauty of everyday life, Zar creates artwork that blends realism with a touch of imagination. She continues to illustrate, teach, and explore new creative techniques, believing that every artwork is an opportunity to learn, grow, and tell a meaningful story

Zar is illustrating our upcoming book, The Hidden Path by Stephanie Vance which will be released in 2027.