interview with an illustrator
Nadia Flower
New Zealand based
illustrator Nadia Flower,
shares her love of all
things Japanese and
lends her creative skills
to online retailer ASOS.
u SB What drew you to illustration/design? Nadia: I’ve always
been a drawer since I was very young and really never ever
thought of being anything else but an artist of some sort.
u SB Do you have any formal design training? Nadia: I have a
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elam/Auckland University here in
New Zealand. u SB Where do you live and what drew you there?
Nadia: After a few years abroad I’m back living in New Zealand
now, attractions are endless; friends, family, summer, beaches,
seafood, etc. u SB What is your biggest inspiration? Nadia:
Fashion, Tokyo, nature and my Husband. u SB Do you collect
anything? Nadia: Magazines (I have a scary massive collection),
images, dresses! u SB Do you keep a scrapbook? Nadia: Well
not a physical one for a long time, I have a far bigger one on
my computer these days. u SB Tell us about a favourite project
you’ve recently completed. Nadia: I have just done a beautiful
commission for ASOS.COM, illustrating a variety of perfume
bottles and my interpretation of their scents emerging from the
bottles, it was one of those special jobs with complete creative
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