Two girls sit together on the quiet beach as the night envelops them with its deep blue glow. In front of them the waves of the sea murmur gently, behind them the infinite starry sky stretches out. The Milky Way sparkles like a twinkling ribbon above their heads and shooting stars trace short, bright trails through the sky. The girls look up, breathless and amazed, as if the cosmos is inviting them to dream and whispering secrets that only the night knows. The scene exudes tranquillity, connection and magic - an intimate moment of childlike wonder in which the grandeur of the universe feels palpably close.
I am Natascha, illustrator and storyteller, inspired by nature, animals and life in Swedish Lapland. In my work, I combine soft watercolour and gouache colours with a touch of magic. Foxes by a lake, misty forests and atmospheric cottages often feature in my illustrations. With.. Read more…