Illustrating the In-Between: The Art of Tatyana Alanis

Tatyana Alanis is an illustrator and designer whose work strikes a thoughtful balance between modern sensibilities and nostalgic charm. Originally from California and now based in Texas, she took an unconventional path to illustration, starting out in journalism before shifting into art. That storytelling foundation still runs through her work today, lending her illustrations a quiet narrative quality that feels both intentional and intimate.

Her pieces often draw from everyday moments, but there’s nothing ordinary about how she presents them. With a sharp eye for fashion and architecture, Tatyana distills scenes into clean lines and warm, muted tones that feel timeless. It’s a style that’s caught the attention of major clients like Apple, Google, Coca-Cola and The New Yorker, among others.

Now working under her creative studio, French 75, she balances commercial collaborations with personal work, all unified by a consistent and quietly confident visual language. Her creations are instantly recognizable, yet grounded and unpretentious, just honest illustrations with style and heart. You can explore more of her work over at her website.

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