Aihara Nico
Japan
An illustrator who works in a wide range of genres, including illustrations for websites, books, goods design, etc. In addition to color illustrations drawn by hand with a pen that are then painted with Photoshop, she also works on line drawings, featuring a retro-inspired style regardless of whether it is a Western or Eastern drawing Access Aihara Nico Newsroom
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Aihara Nico
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Inspiration for the illustrations come from Japanese classic literature Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. Horyukaku is a popular scene in Kabuki. The theme of designs is harmony of traditional Japanese and European designs. Traditional Japanese motifs were drawn by incorporating the styles of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. First hand-drawn painting was made and then colored in Photoshop to get closer to the quality of a real vintage design. Even though people who see the design didn't live in that era, they can feel familiarity and nostalgia.
A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award - Bronze (2023) - Access Aihara Nico Illustration Press Kit