AMINE AND MANGA

I've got two of her images saved in my art inspiration folder. Afraid that I don't know any more about her than you though, probably less. What doujin circle is she in?

To me it seems that she uses CG for her colouring. The second one you posted looks like it could've been traditional, but that might be due to the graininess/bad quality of the image.
Judging by the two images I've got saved on my hard drive (which are somewhat higher in resolution) I'd say that the inking is traditional though. It's probably individual, but I think you can get that detailed if you're drawing on A3.

Her work is gorgeous, although, after Alichino I've grown rather wary of super detailed, super pretty manga. It would be awesome if that could be combined with a super awesome story, but so far I haven't seen it happen... Maybe you could be the first!

Hallo, I was hoping that someone may have some insight on the artist Tukiji Nao, always seemingly spelt without an 's' after the 'T'...

Nao is a doujin and stationary artist and creates ridiculously detailed works and, try as I might, I can't seem to find any information on her other than her favourite food and links to her doujin circle.

What I want to know is her process, does anyone have any ideas as to how this is done? On close inspection, it looks for the most part hand-made, with paint, possibly acrylic. What size must the originals be in order to hold this much detail? The colours seem brighter than acrylic, possibly touched up with coloured ink? Pencil --> ink --> paint? All on the same page? the inking is usually very delicate, uniformly drawn and sepia-toned.

Some of her work must have been CGd at some point, such as where there are glowing lights added and shine etc. but the rest really does look hand-done. Anyone disagree?

I don't know if a 'true' answer is possible, I'll take anyone's guesses!

Nana (ナナ) is a Japanese shōjo manga series written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa, serialized in Cookie published by Shueisha. The manga derives its title from the name of the two main characters, both of whom are called Nana. One comes from a small town and follows her friends and boyfriend to Tokyo with the hope of having the dream life that she wishes for. The other comes to Tokyo with the goal of making it big with her band, Black Stones. The two Nanas meet on a train ride, then later while looking at the same apartment and decide to rent it together. The series chronicles their friendship and their lives as each chases their dreams. The author of the manga is currently sick and still recovering from the sickness. It was reported in late April 2010 that she has returned home from the hospital and that she does not know if or when she will return to work.

Nana is presently being released in North America by Viz Media. It was serialized in the Shojo Beat until the August 2007 issue, and continues to be released in tankōbon volumes. The manga has also been adapted into a highly successful live-action film with a sequel released on December 9, 2006, and an anime adaptation that premiered on April 5, 2006. The anime adaptation has subsequently been announced as licensed for release in North America by Viz Media. Funimation got the broadcast rights to Viz Media's dub and it premiered on the Funimation Channel on September 19, 2009