Polaroid-style photo of artist named Una , creator of inky paper house sitting at a table with a yellow background

Behind the art

Hi, I’m Una , an artist from Riga, Latvia, living somewhere between the scent of strong coffee, sun-warmed bricks and the quiet charm of slow painting.

I paint with ink, watercolours and a steady supply of coffee (the coffee fuels the art, not the brush). My work is all about slowing down and capturing the little things most people miss - a faded shop sign, a patchy wall with character, a flower box throwing the perfect shadow at 4 p.m.

Tiny facts about me

Things That Keep Me Happy

  • I hike whenever I can
  • I garden on my tiny balcony (6 tomato plants + 1 cucumber)
  • I’ve got 6 tattoos — and yes, I’m already planning the next ones.

What’s Playing In My Studio

  • Usually it’s Ultimo on repeat (yes, I sing along)
  • Or I’m rewatching Gilmore Girls for the 11th time.
  • On slower days, I fall down rabbit holes with Yes Theory videos.
  • Or sip coffee while watching The Diary of A CEO.

Fuel For The Art

  • Mozzarella with tomatoes and a good olive oil
  • Coffee with milk and one sugar
  • A good cheeseburger
  • When the day’s done - an Aperol spritz on the balcony.
Illustration of a Japanese ramen shop with a striped awning and colorful signs.

The charm of the ordinary

I work from a small home studio I put together with my own two hands - priming, putting up wallpaper, bit of sawing - I have a YouTube playlist of the process if you want to watch :)

Sometimes I work digitally, but most of the time it’s watercolours and fine liners embracing the slow pace and quirky mistakes.

I’m drawn to shopfronts and cafés with a story. Painting them helps me pause, breathe and notice the kinds of things most people walk past.

That’s the heart of my work - making the ordinary feel a little bit magical.

What I create

  • Illustration of a deli store with a green facade and red and white striped awning.

    Original Art

    Own one of my detailed, hand-painted originals - cozy cafés, tiny shops and places that tell stories.

    Adopt a shopfront 
  • Illustration of a coffee shop named 'Monmouth Coffee Company' with a sign and plant outside.

    Commissions

    Have a favourite building or place? I take custom commissions of homes, storefronts, cafés and more - just send me a few photos and I’ll sketch your story.

    Commission me 
  • Sheets with illustrations of shopfronts and text on a white background

    Resources For Artists

    Artist tools made with care: guides to help you sketch with character, Procreate brushes, and a watercolour colouring book (coming soon!).

    More about The Sketching Guide