I’m Oana Popescu (aka girlfringe), illustrator based in Bucharest.

My art explores the universe of girlhood through storytelling-driven artworks shaped by my love for music, friendships, intimate bedroom spaces, the emotional language of forums and fandoms, 90s-2000s cartoons & everything that evokes early internet nostalgia.

Visually, my style blends retro-pop influences with a slightly punk edge, infused with a touch of magic, whimsy and fun. The characters in my art can be described as as unapologetically emotional, charismatic, melancholic, sometimes angsty, dramatic or rebellious. Through them, I enjoy telling visual stories about being online, being in love, being creative, weird or sensitive and the quiet beauty of growing up and figuring yourself out <3

I’m the creator of ‘Girlfringe Magazine Club’, a series of interactive magazines for all the y2k nostalgic & creative girlies. Beyond illustration, I’m also passionate about creating mixtapes that capture the exact mood of each artwork, like soundtracks to the worlds I draw. I capture this on my blog ‘Girlfringe Diaries’, where I also yap about my creative process, daily life & the entire universe of my art.