Rita Dmitrijenko

Location: England Web: www.dark-tarou.deviantart.com Email: darktarou@gmail.com Software: Photoshop

Lithuanian artist Rita moved to England to study computer visualisation and animation at Bournemouth University. However, now in her third year, she’s found her creative talents are best channelled elsewhere. “I realised,” she says, “that I’m not as keen on animating as I am on creating concept art, illustrations and sculptures.”

From fantasy to fashion, macabre art to mythical tales, Rita’s many and varied influences find their way into her work. The thread that knits everything together, however, is a traditional approach to digital mediums. “Most of my art is digital, but I try to give my illustrations the warmth and texture traditional artwork has.”

1 2 3 1 Gears “This work was created for a monthly, themed challenge. I had to draw a black and white illustration containing gears and a specific shade of purple. I really wanted to tell a scary story, but one hidden behind something really small...