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Liv Hansen
Danish illustrator & actress
Studio Notes
A journal on acting, illustration, and quiet creative work.


Vintage Kitchen
There’s a difference between a room that has been arranged and one that has simply continued. This kitchen falls into the second category. The stove is low and heavy. The surface shows use, but not wear in the usual sense. It hasn’t been restored or updated. It has just remained. Kitchen corner with stove and utensils. A pot sits on top. Not placed for effect, but left there. On the wall, wooden utensils hang from a rack. Not evenly spaced. Not decorative. Positioned where


A Day in the Life of a Danish Illustrator
What does a typical day look like for a Danish illustrator? For me, the answer changes depending on the season, the work in front of me, and whether the day leans more toward drawing or toward acting. Still, certain rhythms return again and again — small routines that shape how I move between illustration, writing, and screen work. I’m a Danish illustrator and actress based in Copenhagen, and I’ve always been drawn to work that centres on mood, nostalgic detail, and character
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