Hello, I'm Lauren!

I'm a cozy artist, comic creator and storyteller originally from Oregon, now based in Sydney, Australia. I love making cozy, whimsical art inspired by fantasy, animals and nature. As an Autistic illustrator, I love projects that feature inclusive stories.  I am currently working on my debut graphic novel, Side Quest!


I started this little creative corner with the dream of sharing art that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. Since then, it’s grown into a space for cozy art, comics, bookish merch, and charming colouring pages that bring a bit of magic into every life. 

Check out my Art!

My debut cozy fantasy graphic novel, Side Quest, is coming 2026! Follow my journey becoming an Author & Illustrator on my Patreon!

Join me on my side quest...drawing Side Quest!

Follow my Side Quest

When I’m not making art, you can usually find me reading my endless TBR Romantasy pile! I also love High-Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Cozy Mystery & Cozy Romance novels.


I am currently offering Custom Book Cover Designs!

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Design Portfolio

I am a Designer by day, Comic Artist by night! Check out my UX/UI design work, currently hyper-focusing on Game UX and Accessibility in Games.

Check out my Design Portfolio

Side Quest to Japan

During my art residency, I created a series of diary comics of my own personal side quest to Japan.

Everywhere I traveled, my character Cornelius Scalybottom, an Autistic dragon with noise cancelling headphones, traveled with me.

Follow my Side Quest

For freelance projects or questions, you can contact me at laurenrosemetzler@gmail.com.