Nila was born in Rangoon, Burma but grew up in England from the age of 3. She graduated from Central St. Martins College of Art in London in 1995 and has been working as a freelance illustrator ever since. She now lives and works in Brighton, England.
She is inspired by 1950s design, all sorts of children's books, fashion, anything quirky and her 2 young children.
Her favorite designers and artists include Mary Blair, Paul Rand, the Provensens and Alberto Vargas.
editorial clients include:
You Magazine, S Magazine, Junior, Junior Pregnancy and Baby, Prima, Brides, In Style, Sainsburys, Sugar, You an your Wedding, American Girl, Women's Weekly.
publishing clients include:
Hodder, Random House, Ragged Bears, Orchard Books, Macmillan, Red Fox, Doubleday
corporate clients include:
Marks and Spencers, McDonalds, All State Insurance, National Citer, Hellmans, Royal Mail
greeting card clients include:
Beau monde, Picture Palace, Vigo, Paperchase, Roger la Borde