Finnish illustratorHeikalacreates watercolor art of magical moments.
Nature, animation, and the artwork of others all influence Heikala’s work.
Japanese animation inspires my works greatly.
The things that most inspire me are the background paintings and the way characters interact with their environment.
I have visited Japan several times now and I often take reference photos to later use in my works.
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To purchase her work as prints, enamel pins, or on clothing, visit heronline store.
Finnish artist Heikala creates storybook-like illustrations that are inspired by Japanese animation and the Moomins.
Heikala shares her work in progress through enlightening videos on Instagram.
