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Q) What artistic roles do you like to perform (i.e inker, penciler, computer colorer, painter). What styles/ genres do you create in?
A) I primarily work as a digital painter and illustrator. I love creating expressive character
portraits, fantasy scenes, book characters, and book covers especially inspired by story-driven worlds like Dungeons & Dragons. My art style is painterly and often influenced by watercolor textures, with soft lighting and an emotional, atmospheric feel.
Q) How did you get your start in art, what was the first project you did that made you feel like a professional?
A) I’ve been drawing since childhood, but I started taking commissions about four years ago. My first project that truly made me feel professional was creating a series of D&D character portraits and book illustrations. Seeing my art used to bring someone’s story to life was an amazing moment it made me realize this could be more than just a hobby.
Q) Where would you like to see yourself in five years with your art?
A) In five years, I’d love to be working full-time as an illustrator, focusing on fantasy art, book covers, and story-based projects. I want to collaborate with writers, game creators, and publishers to bring imaginative worlds to life. I also hope to publish my own illustrated artbook or TTRPG setting one day.
Q) What do you feel is the most important things a person should take from a piece of art?
A) For me, the most important thing is emotion. If a piece of art makes someone feel something wonder, nostalgia, peace, or even sadness then it has done its job. Art connects people through feeling, and that connection is what makes it powerful.
Q) Do you have a specific creative process when you are working on a piece of art?
A) Yes! I usually start with loose sketches to explore the idea and composition. Once I have the pose and balance figured out, I focus on lighting and color to set the mood. After that, I refine the details, add texture, and adjust the atmosphere until the piece feels alive and complete.
Q) What are your primary inspirations when creating art?
A) My main inspirations come from fantasy stories, mythology, and nature. I’m also inspired by emotions, light, and storytelling. I love creating scenes that feel like a single moment from a much bigger story. Music also plays a big role in setting the tone for my work.
Q) Do you have any favorite artists that you like to study for technique?
A) Yes! I really admire the work of Loish, WLOP, and John Singer Sargent. Loish inspires me with her expressive characters and use of color, WLOP for his lighting and atmosphere, and Sargent for his beautiful painterly brushwork. Each of them teaches me something new about storytelling through art.
Q) What would your dream project be? Are there any mainstream projects you would like a chance to work on?
A) I’m most excited to work on fantasy and storytelling-based projects, especially book covers, character illustrations, and TTRPG art. I love bringing imaginative worlds and unique characters to life through expressive colors and detailed composition.
Q) If people want more information about you or to request a commission, where should they go?
A) People can contact me directly by email at: ( lyanaarts@gmail.com )
Q) When the zombies take over the world where will you be?
A) I’ll probably be hiding in a cozy art studio somewhere, painting the chaos instead of running from it! Maybe I’d even try to make friends with the zombies and paint their portraits .
Q) What is your favorite Fandom (could be sports, pop culture, favorite director or author)
A) My favorite fandom is definitely Dungeons & Dragons and fantasy worlds in general. I love how it brings storytelling, imagination, and art together, every campaign feels like a living painting.
Q) What piece of art, do you think people must experience before they die?
A) I think everyone should experience Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” at least once in their life. It captures emotion, beauty, and chaos all in one moment, it reminds us how art can make us feel connected even across time.
Q) Give one fact that most people would not believe about you?
A) Even though I’m a full-time artist, I’m actually terrible at keeping sketchbooks. Most of my ideas live in scattered digital files, and I often start everything from scratch on the computer!
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