We spoke with Djamila Knopf about her beginnings as an artist, building a sustainable art career, and her love of Studio Ghibli. Hey Djamila! Why don’t we start by talking about your journey so far? We’re all curious about your work, the influences behind it, and any past experiences that helped you become the person you are today. I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember, and I was basically the definition of “the artsy kid in class....
Nadaskii is a self-taught illustrator who began learning about digital art while living in Morocco in 2015. Since then, she’s found her niche in learning to capture subtle emotions through light and color in her images. If you like quiet, peaceful spaces, we think you’ll grow to love Nada’s art and thoughts. Hey Nada, it’s great to have you here with us! Please go ahead and introduce yourself. We’re all eager to learn more about you and your work....
Vanessa Morales is a freelance concept artist and illustrator with a deep love of nature, the whimsical, and fantasy. Vanessa originally studied graphic design but quickly found her calling as a children’s book illustrator after graduating. Between her brilliant color palettes and friendly character designs, it’s easy to see why she chose this path. Hey Vanessa, it’s great to have you here with us! Please go ahead and introduce yourself to our readers; we all want to know what makes you, you....
If you’re a fan of Critical Role, you’ve likely seen Kit Buss’ work before. She’s the UK-based illustrator who first brought Vox Machina’s characters to life, having worked on the project since its inception in March 2015. Kit’s story highlights the importance of patience and perseverance for aspiring artists. She had to work a day job for years to make ends meet, but a chance meeting with Liam O’Brien became the opportunity of a lifetime, and now her work is seen by millions....