Interview + Illustration

Naomi Inna

Check out our interview with Israeli artist Naomi Inna below. You can also find more of her illustrations here.

How would you describe your work?

My illustrations are in black and white, my color textures. Every situation or object can become my illustration. Imagination plays a very important role for me and makes the illustration something personal. Sometimes while working I laugh because I live what I paint what happens illustration makes me laugh.

Which creative medium do you prefer?

I do not use the computer as a tool for drawing. I love ink, rapidograph pen, acrylic, paper cut.

Who are your favorite artists?

Avner Katz, Picasso, Georgia O'Keefee, Egon Schiele, Ofra Amit, Joanna Concejo and more.

What motivates you?

My experience while drawing and reviews of the people.

What’s next?

My current dream, to illustrate a book and return to travel in India but this time move between tribal communities and explore and learn the crafts and learn about the world of their textures.

Naomi Inna Etsy

Interview by Elisa Williams

Illustration + Interview

Japanese Illustrator Kimiaki Yaegashi

Check out our interview with Kimiaki below and purchase his super fun prints here.

How would you describe your work?
My works always include humor and the style is always changing.

Which creative medium do you prefer?
Computer is best now because it does not generate physical trash.

Who are your favorite artists?
Teruhiko Yumura (Japanese illustrator), 70's Stevie Wonder and more..

What motivates you?
I'd like to see new vision from my heart.

What's next?
I don't know!

 OKIMI.COM

Interview by Elisa Williams