T：When did you discover your special talent and passion in illustration and start your art journey?

N：I have always loved to draw growing up but never thought I would have an opportunity to turn it into a career. I studied fashion design and worked as a visual merchandiser and creative designer before becoming an illustrator. After moving to the United States in 2019, I rediscovered my passion for illustrating and started to share my artwork on social media. I never imagined I would amass an audience of followers or receive so many messages explaining how my work inspires them. This made me realize that I was perhaps on my way to living my childhood dream.

T：How did you develop your own artistic approach and make it so uniquely “Nora”?

N：As I began drawing, I didn’t have a definitive style but I have always been drawn to the warm and romantic feelings of life. Through consistently drawing these themes, I was able to naturally develop my style.

T：What inspires you?

N：I love the city I grew up in and the unforgettable experiences I obtained from working in fashion industry. It gave me the chance to meet different women with a strong passion for life and work. All these things continue to inspire my artwork.

T：What do you hope your audience will receive and feel when they come across your artworks?

N：My artworks usually depict different life moments so I hope my audience will feel warmth and joy while remembering to live and reflect on these moments in their own life.