I'm Nisnow, an artist who illustrates the magic in the mundane through vibrant colors, detailed backgrounds, and dynamic lighting. I love drawing character-driven illustrations with a touch of graphic design, tasty textures, and plenty of birds.

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Combining my love of art, science, and technology with a steampunk/solarpunk academia and science fiction vibe.

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NISNOW STUDIOS

Nisnow illustrates the magic in the mundane through vibrant colors, detailed backgrounds, and dynamic lighting. They love drawing character-driven illustration with a touch of graphic design, tasty textures, and plenty of birds. They're based in Seattle, WA and have worked with clients such as Podium Publishing, Wraithmarked Creative, and Dungeon Crawler Carl making illustrations for books. Nisnow is now working on their own comic that includes even more birds and magical mayhem.

credentials

original artwork

client work

fan art

Process Videos

See more on Nisnow's YouTube channel

booth setup

merchandise

COMMISSION INFO

Current availability: June 16, 2026Please email for a more accurate quote!

POSTER ILLUSTRATION

$800 USD

BOOK COVER

$1500+ USD

about

Nisnow is a software engineer, freelance illustrator, totally-sane writer, and graphic designer based in Seattle, Washington. They love drawing slice-of-life illustrations in fantasy and steampunk settings with bright colors, dramatic lighting, and detailed backgrounds.They work as a freelance illustrator and character designer in the gaming and publishing industries. Nisnow is now working on their own original illustrated novel.Other than drawing, you can find them reading a good book and drinking boba tea.Ominous third-person writing aside, you can reach out to me at phantomnisnow@gmail.com or through Instagram direct messages. If you're interested in a private commission, please go to this page for more info.

upcoming events 2026

Emerald City Comic Con - Seattle, WA (March 5--8) - Exhibitor #25003
Goblin Guild Bazaar - Edmonds, WA (April 11) - Vendor TBA
Chibi Chibi Con - Olympia, WA (May 16) - Artist Alley TBA
Lilac City Comic Con - Spokane, WA (June 6--7) - Artist Alley TBA
WA State Summercon - Puyallup, WA (June 19--21) - Artist Alley TBA
DragonCon - Atlanta, GA (Sep 4--7) - Artist Show / Anime District TBA
FanX Salt Lake - Salt Lake City, UT (Sep. 24--26) - Artist Alley TBA
Grit City Comic Show - Tacoma, WA (Nov. 7) - Artist Alley TBATBA: Dragonsteel Nexus

upcoming events 2027

Emerald City Comic Con - Seattle, WA (March 4--7) - Exhibitor TBA