I’d say I’m more of an artist, because my work usually starts from an expressive, emotional place rather than a purely functional design brief.

But I also dip into illustration and design when I’m creating greeting cards or client projects, so maybe I live somewhere in between!

I’m inspired by Henri Matisse’s bold use of color, Yayoi Kusama’s sense of playfulness, and more contemporary names like Rifle Paper Co.

Beyond that, I often find sparks of inspiration in everyday life, from the fabrics I see in traditional markets, like Batik and Ikat motifs, to the vibrant street murals scattered around Jakarta.

I work from home, in a small corner of my bedroom that I share with my daughter’s play area. It’s cozy and personal, the walls are decorated with my own artworks, which constantly inspire me throughout the day.

Being in this space allows me to stay productive while also present with my daughter.

Most of my traditional art supplies are kept safely in another room, but since I primarily create digitally, my setup here works perfectly for my workflow.

Colourful Mountains is my favourite of my Inka Arthouse prints.

When I first started working on it, honestly, I felt like it looked terrible. But as I kept adding layers, it slowly evolved into something beautiful.

That piece taught me an important lesson — to trust the process and give my work (and myself) the time to grow before passing judgment.

For Colourful Mountains, I took reference from a license-free photo of the Colorado mountains and then mixed it with my own imagination, shaped by what I see in everyday life here in Indonesia.

I don’t paint realistic landscapes —instead, I draw cues from nature, sunsets, and tropical sceneries around me, then exaggerate the colors and forms to reflect the emotions I want to capture.