01/06/2026
Kick off Pride Month with us! This , we’re honored to celebrate artist and illustrator Lilly Carr, , whose richly detailed paintings invite viewers into magical worlds inspired by the beauty of the natural environment. 🌿✨
Growing up, Lilly developed an early fascination with nature, collecting flowers, exploring wooded trails, and finding wonder in the small details of the world around her. That curiosity deepened through her studies in Environmental Science abroad, eventually becoming the foundation of her creative practice. Today, Lilly uses gouache and traditional media to capture moments of awe, joy, and connection to the natural world through vibrant, intricate works of art.
Now based in Chicago, Lilly continues to create pieces that celebrate whimsy, environmental appreciation, and the transformative power of creativity. Through her work, she encourages others to slow down, reconnect with the world around them, and protect the spaces that inspire wonder.
When asked about the importance of Pride Month, Lilly stated, “In our current climate where q***r and trans people are actively discriminated against on a daily basis, Pride feels more important to me than ever. I love my q***rness and all of the joy and beauty and magic it has brought into my life - my incredible partner, a vibrant community of friends, and my approach to making art. So much of my art is inspired by nature - which is incredibly q***r and rarely fits neatly into binary boxes!”
On her time working with Nest, she said, “I love that Nest provides resources for makers and artists like myself because in the creative field, it can be so hard to come across resources and information on your own, especially as a self taught artist. I am so grateful for the connections I have made with other artists and makers throughout Chicago facilitated by Nest!”
Join us as we celebrate Pride Month, and follow along Lilly’s journey ! 🌈
