Illustrator · Artist
The book aims to be a doorway to escape from reality.
It helped me see potential in even my most deeply personal pieces.
Our phones never rest. None of these things seem urgent, yet all of them are.
It’s Nice That announces the July 2026 edition of its Nicer Tuesdays event in London, featuring talks from motion studio Daisy Chain, illustrator Lily Kong, multimedia artist Jazz Grant, and photographer Alfie Whiteman. The event highlights a diverse range of creative practices from motion design and collage to photography and illustration, with sponsorship from El Rayo Tequila and Love Corn.
The article profiles illustrator Lily Kong and her self-initiated series 'Sweet Escape', a collection of colour-rich landscapes exploring the balance between flatness and texture. Created through analogue techniques like block printing and watercolour, the project culminated in an artist book produced during her residency at the London Centre for Book Arts. The work marks a return to intuitive, process-driven illustration for Kong, reconnecting her with nature and personal expression.
It’s Nice That and DROOL have launched the second edition of their Artist Open Call, extending the deadline to 16 October 2025. The initiative invites emerging artists worldwide to submit their work for a chance to be featured and sold as fine art prints through DROOL’s curated platform. The collaboration aims to financially empower independent creatives while promoting sustainable art production.
It’s Nice That and DROOL have launched their first collaborative print collection, featuring nine emerging artists selected from over 1,000 global submissions. The project celebrates contemporary art and design through limited-edition prints available on DROOL’s online store. The initiative highlights diverse creative voices and offers affordable access to fine art prints.