where it comes from :)

This is a collection of things and memories that really inspire my work and creative thinking. It reflects influences from both my personal life and my design and illustration processes.

Ghibli movies

Studio Ghibli movies have stayed with me over time, especially Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away. Both feel deeply nostalgic to me, not because they look back, but because they create a sense of emotional familiarity (and because I genuinely enjoy returning to them tbh). I think they are expressive without forcing meaning, letting moments "breathe" and exist on their own. That sensibility feels close to how I draw: intuitive, emotionally driven, and guided more by my feelings than precision. Color appears naturally in my work, mostly as a way to support atmosphere rather than defining it.

Frankenstein

I recently watched Frankenstein, and the film’s mood completely captured me. Even though it’s a horror story, it carries a surprising emotional depth that lingers long after watching. The atmosphere is heavy, quiet, and haunting, drawing me into every frame while leaving space for reflection. It inspires how I approach my own work: letting emotion guide my illustrations and trusting the feeling in each mark.

Pazifik by Provinz

The album Pazifik by Provinz has stayed with me because it reminds me of a beautiful and eventful time in my life, full of moments that shaped me. Depending on my mood, I can be inspired by the more melancholic songs or the brighter, happier ones. What stays with me most is how strongly emotion guides the experience, shaping what I feel and how I think. This translates directly into my creative process: feelings often lead the way in my illustrations and designs, influencing color, movement, and composition. Music like this reminds me that emotion can be as important as form in making work that resonates.

my friends :)

My friends are one of my greatest sources of inspiration, because of all the beautiful memories we share together. After meaningful experiences, I often feel the urge to capture them on paper or in other ways (and sometimes, even a good conversation is enough to spark a creative flow). I think it comes from how well we understand each other and how safe and comfortable I feel around them. They give me a sense of warmth and security, and most of the time I leave our meetings feeling happy, which naturally feeds into my creative process. Being with them reminds me that the feelings I carry can shape the work I create in subtle, unexpected ways.