Kristin Baugh Shiraef

“I never quite know how a piece will turn out when I start one,” says Kristin, an illustrator who also works in video game development. “I let each work take me on a journey that I hope, in turn, will take my audience on as well.”

1 Beneath Crystal Waters

“This piece was inspired by the magical life that must abide beneath the waves. I began this piece in graphite, followed by coloured pencil, acrylic paint and white paint pen.”

2 Daydreamer

“Inspired by an Instagram photo from the lovely cosplayer Anzu (@anzujaamu). I used graphite, coloured pencil, paint pen, ink and metallic ink to create this piece.”

3 Colour Me Pink

“Also inspired by one of the playful shots of Anzu. I began with graphite pencil, followed by an acrylic wash, colour pencil and metallic gold acrylic paint.”

4 Love Love

“I didn’t quite know where this piece was going when I started it, but I loved the outcome. I used cut-out textile paper for the background, crown and dress.”