Nao (illustrator)

For the character from Pokémon Concierge, see Nao.

Nao (Japanese: ナオ Nao) is a freelance illustrator from Kantō[1] and artist for the Pokémon series, beginning with the Let's Enjoy Spring! Pokémon campaign in March of 2022.[2] They draw digitally, opting to use Clip Studio Paint as their application of choice, and have recently began studying animation.[1] Nao works as a part-time lecturer on character design at the Kyoto University of Arts.[1]

Nao's icon as of 2024.

Artwork

This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Nao.

Other games

This is a collection of other Pokémon games that Nao has contributed artwork to.

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HOME
Scarlet and Violet update promotional art[3]
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Sleep
Lapis Lakeside announcement art[4]


Merchandise

This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Nao has contributed artwork to.

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Pokémon Center
Let's Enjoy Spring!
Campaign art[5]


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Pokémon Center Online
7th Anniversary art[8]
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Pokémon Center
25th Anniversary art[10]
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Pokémon Center
25th Anniversary art[10]
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Pokémon Center
25th Anniversary art[10]
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Pokémon Center
25th Anniversary art[10]

Other artwork

This is a collection of other promotional Pokémon artwork that Nao has contributed to.

References