My name is Nansu and I'm a Finland-born digital illustrator living in London.
I'm self-taught and draw inspiration from anime, fairytales, tattoo art and social media for my work. Instagram: @littlenans

I like to mix psychedelic visuals with a healthy dose of attitude and sparkles to create ethereal illustrations with lots of detail.

I'm known for my love of cats, tea and plants and you will seldom come across a piece without at least one of these elements.

You can also see my work at www.nansulaine.com

Where would you like your work to take you?

I would like illustration to become my full time career. This would allow me to work from anywhere and would gift me the freedom to travel and see the world!

If you could collaborate with any other discipline what would it be?

I would love to collaborate with a clothing brand to create a colourful and (probably) celestial themed collection.

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I draw inspiration from anime, fairytales, social media and my experiences when creating my illustrations.

Can you list a couple other creatives/friends/people you look to for inspiration?

I look up to Charmaine Olivia (instagram @charmaineolivia). She creates beautiful, magical and colourful paintings with dreamy women.

I also look up to surrealist painter Mab Graves (@mabgraves) who creates wonderfully strange pastel worlds full of witches, fairies and cute creatures.

Another artist that I love is Kelsey Smith (@amidst.silence). She is a super talented illustrator who shares my love for detailed interiors and pastel colour schemes.