For once, I sat at my desk with absolutely no idea about what I was going to do. This is the final result after a couple of hours spent playing with watercolors, masking tape, and pencils ✨

I like thinking that the Night is like a soft and warm blanket that descends upon us every day to protect us. Not having a break from the daylight would be extremely stressful, but luckily the Night gives us a hug and helps us to let go of every worry and fall asleep.

Nice to meet you all! I am Elena, a kidlit artist based in Italy. I’m a nocturnal creature, plant and cat lover, and I enjoy making whimsical and slightly surreal illustrations. This year, I’ve spent quite some time looking up at the sky, neither as a meditative or spiritual act nor to escape from reality, but rather with curiosity. I am fascinated by the laws of the universe and the unique combination of events that make life possible. Cosmic Balance is a series of images that I’ve built around this theme and here is one of them!