Nywn (she/they) is a painter and illustrator living on a small Island in BC, Canada. They studied the fundamentals of realism at the Swedish Academy of Realist art, alongside mentorships with artists from all walks of life, which gives their art a structured but whimsical style. Nywn has a strong focus on folklore, sexuality, and symbolism, and they work in a variety of areas including book illustration, tabletop rpg art, editorial, and murals. Some of their favourite mediums include gouache, oil paint, graphite, ink, and watercolour. As well as using procreate to create digital and sometimes animated images.