Hi, I'm Laine!
I am an artist proficient in studio painting, graphic design, filmmaking, and interior aesthetics.
I believe every piece should tell a story—something that feels intentional, connected, and full of meaning. My heart is in everything I create, from the smallest detail to the overall vision, ensuring each piece feels personal.
Connect with me on socials!
Etsy
LZOriginals
@lainezabukovic
TikTok
@laine_zabukovic
Beginnings
I have loved drawing since I was very young & started getting into painting when I was around 12. During my teens I took it more seriously and began acrylic painting. Back then I had a more abstract style that has evolved into detailed portraiture and classical styles.
In 2020, I started my online shop and began designing products! I graduated in the middle of the pandemic, which put a hold on my original plans of moving to LA to pursue my career in film — I began taking art commissions and deciding what type of creator I wanted to be.
I also take on freelance design projects for clients. I’ve created logos, wedding monograms, invitations, and custom artwork, each crafted with a focus on detail and storytelling. I primarily design in Procreate, though I can work with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
My work in graphic design blends creativity with precision, spanning everywhere from branding to illustration. I design everything from product to packaging - always aiming to make everything feel cohesive and intentional.
I've always been drawn to making things—painting, designing, reimagining spaces — and over time, each medium became a new way to tell a story.
Inspiration
As things often do, plans changed and I instead decided to move to Utah in 2020! Since moving, I have gotten married to my husband — we have been together for 9 years & married 3. In 2024 we moved into our new house, that we both designed and created to become a place we can call our home. I designed every room with historical influence and old-world aesthetic - which included many long days painting furniture, walls, and sourcing vintage items.
Even though I do not live amongst the rolling hills of the European countryside, or in the walls of a centuries old estate, I can still dream that I do.
It was from that I got the inspiration for From the Chateau. It was born from a love of imagination and the worlds we create within it. I love stories, maps of places that don't exist, and letters from fictional worlds that somehow feel real.
Accolades & Recognition
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Born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado
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Graduated from CU Boulder in 2020 with a BFA in Film Production
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During my time at CU Boulder, I received the 2019 Grillo Grant for my senior project and the 2017 Grillo Award for my earlier film, Songs of Innocence.
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Opened my Etsy shop LZOriginals in 2020 and began designing and selling my artwork
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In 2015 I published my first fantasy novel, “Noxious”. Since then I have grown immensely as a writer & am currently working on a manuscript for a brand new story
