Art & Illustration
brushstrokes that breathe life into myth and memory.
I’m a digital illustrator working in Procreate, blending Slavic folk traditions with painterly romanticism and hyperrealistic detail. My art lives at the intersection of story and sensation — whether I’m designing evocative book covers, intricate fantasy maps, or luminous character portraits.
Drawing inspiration from the ornate folklore of Ivan Bilibin, the sensual elegance of Alphonse Mucha, the emotional intensity of Ilya Repin, the symbolic intimacy of Frida Kahlo, and the bold watercolor fluidity and intensity of Georgia O’Keeffe, my work channels a style often described as painterly realism or romantic folk realism — rich with texture, emotion, and narrative depth. I specialize in character design that feels hand-painted and immersive, rooted more in storybook wonder than flat or graphic styles.
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Each piece is a visual storytelling experience crafted to elevate fantasy worlds and the people who inhabit them.
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Whether you're here for the book covers, the maps, or the magic between them. Welcome.
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enchanted forests
These portraits draw deeply from Slavic folk art and mythology, placing characters within a magical forest that reflects the essence of their powers. Painted in Procreate, these pieces weaves symbolic motifs, folkloric patterns, and natural textures to evoke an enchanted, ancestral world. A visual exploration of identity, magic, and myth — seen through the lens of romantic folk realism.
Character Portraits: All the Rules I Break
These hyperrealistic character portraits were painted entirely in Procreate, from sketch to final detail. Though grounded in painterly realism, each piece leans into lifelike texture and emotional depth — with expressive, captivating eyes and richly detailed backgrounds that evoke the romantic gothic atmosphere of the story. A blend of intimacy and drama, crafted brushstroke by brushstroke.
Lena Solis: All the Rules I Break
These two portraits of Lena, the main character of All the Rules I Break, were created in Procreate and finished with lettering in Canva. Rendered in a romantic folk realism style, they draw heavily on Slavic folk art traditions — blending intricate patternwork, symbolic motifs, and painterly texture to reflect Lena’s depth, strength, and mystery.
Book Cover: All the Rules I break
This cover began as a concept built in Canva using placeholder artifacts, which I then redrew and reimagined in Procreate using custom watercolor and oil brushes. During this stage, I added original components, refined the color palette to match the tone of the story, and unified the style with painterly texture and depth. Final touches — including lettering and subtle tone adjustments — were completed back in Canva, blending digital precision with handcrafted detail.
Character Concepts: All the Rules I Break
A series of six original character portraits, painted entirely in Procreate from first sketch to final detail. These concept pieces bring the main cast to life in a richly illustrated, painterly style — capturing emotion, personality, and aesthetic worldbuilding. Each portrait blends storytelling with visual texture, staying true to the romantic, hand-painted feel that defines the series.
Campus Map: All the Rules I Break
This hand-drawn map of the campus began as a layout in Inkarnate, used to organize spatial elements and key locations. I then redrew the entire map in Procreate, adding greater detail, organic flow, and painterly texture to match the tone and aesthetic of the series. Final lettering and labels were completed in Canva, resulting in a functional yet atmospheric piece of worldbuilding.
