Insanely Creative Artist Illustrates Sailor Moon Characters in Art Nouveau Style
"I started as a traditional artist and have been orienting myself more toward digital art for a couple of years now."
Italian freelance artist Elena Hayele Saluzzi has turned Sailor Moon into something even longtime fans may not expect, and the result is stunning. Known online as a self-proclaimed cat lady, she brings a distinctly elegant touch to the Sailor Scouts with an Art Nouveau-inspired series that feels both classic and fresh.
Saluzzi studied theater design before shifting fully into illustration, and that creative background shows in the ornate details, flowing lines, and dramatic character poses throughout the collection. Each piece gives the Senshi a new kind of visual life without losing what makes them instantly recognizable.
From Sailor Moon to Nehellenia, this series is packed with gorgeous reinterpretations that deserve a closer look. Read on.
1. Sailor Moon
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The style shift really makes these characters feel brand new.
4. Sailor Venus
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5. Sailor Pluto
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6. Sailor Neptune
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7. Sailor Saturn
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The ornate details keep getting better with every character.
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8. Sailor Uranus
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9. Sailor Jupiter
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10. Chibi Moon
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11. Serenity
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Even the softer characters get the full Art Nouveau treatment.
12. Black Lady
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13. Tuxedo Kamen
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14. Cosmos
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15. Luna & Artemis
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16. Nehellenia
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This is the kind of fan art that sticks with you.
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