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A contemporary illustrator whose work radiates a quiet, cozy nostalgia, celebrating the gentle rhythm of slow living and everyday rituals. Through soft, rounded character forms and a dramatic use of chiaroscuro, her scenes wrap the viewer in an atmosphere of homey intimacy, quiet care, and a deep, comforting connection to nature.

A woman of a certain age repotting seedlings in the warm light of an oil lamp
An open magazine spread on a wooden table displaying an article titled The Gardener's Sanctuary alongside an illustration of a woman repotting plants.
A light wood framed art print featuring a cozy colored pencil illustration of a woman drinking tea under the starry night sky, set on a warm windowsill.
Watching the moon from the porch, drinking a cup of tea with a shawl around the shoulders and a cat for company.
Women friends cutting and trimming flowers and putting them in a vase, whilst having some quiet time with cups of tea.
photograph of a folded greeting card on a wooden table, resting on an envelope. The card displays a detailed colored pencil illustration of two young girls at a table. The girls are placing tulips in a blue vase, surrounded by other flowers and cups.
An open A4 UK lifestyle magazine spread on a wooden table displaying an article titled "The Gentle Rise" next to a full-page illustration of a woman wrapped in a towel looking out a window.
Out of the shower, getting her sunshine in the morning, and bracing herself for the day ahead.
Hand-drawn illustration of a focused girl wearing glasses watercolor painting at a cozy desk under a warm lamp
An iPad resting on a wooden desk displaying an online article about making time for creativity featuring Hand-drawn illustration of a focused girl wearing glasses painting at a cozy desk under a warm lamp
Leila Nabih's interpretation of the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, "Lady with an Ermine"
An unofficial Penguin Classics paperback book cover design and original Renaissance-inspired portrait illustration by Leila Nabih.
Leila Nabih's interpretation of the famous painting by Johannes Vermeer, "The Girl with a Pearl Earring"

Leila Nabih's interpretation of the famous painting by Johannes Vermeer, "The Girl with a Pearl Earring"

Leila Nabih's interpretation of the famous painting by Johannes Vermeer, "The Milkmaid"

Leila Nabih's interpretation of the famous painting by Johannes Vermeer, "The Milkmaid"

Leila Nabih's interpretation of the famous painting by Jean-Siméon Chardin "Girl with Shuttlecock"

Leila Nabih's interpretation of the famous painting by Jean-Siméon Chardin "Girl with Shuttlecock"