Nika the Illustrator

22/06/2026

Look closely into the enchanted pond... 🌊

My new Water Sprite folklore print is live! Hand-drawn with cozy woodland magic, it is the perfect addition to a quiet reading nook or bookshelf display.

Grab it here:

This Digital Prints item is sold by nikatheillustrator. Ships from Charlotte, NC. Listed on Jun 9, 2026

21/06/2026

A quick 12-second look at my latest illustration.

Watch how this museum visitor emerges from a quick sketch.

Link in bio for more of my work and available prints.

14/06/2026

Switching things up in the studio today.

A satisfying little timelapse of how I build up the layers for a classic Regency painting frame. It is nice to focus on the fine ornamental details for a change.

From virtual archaeology to illustration:

07/06/2026

A look at the studio desk this week while working on some new character concepts.

Swipe to see the development process from the initial pencil sketch to the colored version.

Portfolio:

29/05/2026

Just a little bit of Darcy for your feed today 🤍

“You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”

Swipe to see the close-up detail of the custom floral border (and the video) I illustrated for this piece. I wanted the pattern to feel dreamy, nostalgic, and its mood to match the sincere warmth of the quote.

Drop a ❤️ if your inner Jane Austen girl needed this on your feed today!

(Available as a physical, museum-quality print in the shop. Link in the first comment.)

22/05/2026

Skipping the algorithm game today. Let’s just connect. Drop a quick ’Hi’ below 👇🫖

15/05/2026

Challenge accepted. Drop a comment, get a reply.
And yes, I’m totally snooping on your profile afterward 👀👇

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08/05/2026

👉 Swipe to see how this Spring Bunny hopped onto the page!

This study was an exercise in capturing the character’s pose. I wanted to focus on the alert energy of the animal to make the sketch feel more alive. I used a reference for the bunny to get the proportions right and then added the grass and eggs to finish the scene.

This is Sketch No. 5 in my occasional animal series. I’m sketching it into my Folia sketchbook using a simple HB pencil.

Do you have a favorite animal fact your kids love? Let me know in the comments!

30/04/2026

From photo to 19th century style portrait. I transformed a modern photo into a Regency portrait and included foxgloves for that cottage garden feel. It’s a lovely way to capture a child’s likeness that is more than a photo.

Information on my commissions:
• Hand-painted digital illustrations
• Style: Regency or Biedermeier (early to mid 1800s)
• Botanical details of your choice
• Perfect as a personal gift or for a nursery

Commissions are currently open. If you’d like to see your child (or yourself) in a historical garden setting, comment FLOWERS for details!

Which flowers should I feature next? 💌💐

29/04/2026

Obsessed with the 19th century aesthetic!

Modern portrait meets Regency fashion and foxgloves.

👇 Rate the reveal 1-10 and follow for more historical transformations.