My artwork

digital

Ksenia Kuristik is an Estonia-based illustrator working across editorial and lifestyle illustration. Her work captures the quiet poetry of everyday life — simple objects, gentle moods, and subtle colour harmonies. Combining digital and traditional media, Ksenia explores composition, rhythm, and texture to create imagery that feels tactile, emotional, and human.

My go-to tools: iPad Air (11", M2) + Apple Pencil Pro
Software I use: Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator

See more on Instagram and Behance

editorial

I collaborated with PLUG Magazine, an independent Estonian publication, on several editorial projects — including illustrations and layout support for feature articles and a cover design.

My work included developing the visual concept for an article about Vladimir Nabokov’s butterflies, contributing illustrations for a piece on the local music group Sonic Death, and creating the cover art for Issue No. 48.

In this collaboration, I was responsible for shaping the visual direction, aligning imagery with the editorial tone, and assisting with layout and composition to ensure a cohesive visual narrative across the issue.

Original Paintings, Drawings

Cold-pressed 100% cotton watercolour paper (300gsm), professional-grade watercolours (Nevskaya Palytra), and fine liner pens for detailed work.

I love the unpredictability and texture of traditional media — the way pigment flows, settles, and occasionally surprises you. Each piece is carefully hand-painted, making every artwork completely unique.

My go-to tools: paper, cotton canvases, and pencils
Media I use: watercolours, gouache, and fine liners