Meet The Artist : Efellana

1.Define your art style in 3 adjectives:

I think my art can be described as fairy-tale, fantasy, and calm.

2.What is your drawing process like?

I usually start with a sketch and then look for references that fit my idea. My sketches are very chaotic, but I like how chaos turns into something organized and harmonious. 

Then I choose the colors — honestly, that’s my least favorite part — and move on to the main illustration. This stage is slow and a bit meditative. At the end, I adjust the colors slightly, and the artwork is finished.

3. When and why did you start drawing?

I started drawing as a child like other kids. I loved the process itself — it was quiet and peaceful, like being in your own little world. The process drawing felt truly magical and enchanting to me.

I loved drawing princesses, especially Snow White, who was my biggest inspiration for a long time. 

 4.What or who is your biggest inspiration?

I think I'm more inspired by classic fairy tales, nature, and music.

5. How has your art style evolved over time in your opinion?

I started with traditional art — watercolor, pencils, and ink. Later, while working as a designer, I moved to digital art. I realized that the drawing style was very divided, for an adult audience and for children.  Only in the past few years have I managed to combine these two sides into one style.

6. What are your dreams for the future as an artist?

At the moment I'm not sure yet, but I think I would like to draw more for board games and books.I think it's interesting.

7.Share a fun anecdote from your art journey!

Probably my funniest and most memorable story is about my teacher of classical drawing. She was very strict, and many students were afraid of her. I really drew very bad. When my teacher looked at my work, she often said, “What is this again?” — and I had to redo my drawings several times. 

Two years later, I was drawing much better… but she still kept scolding me! Only later I realized that it wasn’t just strictness — it was her faith in me.

She truly wanted to help, she brought study materials, gave advice, and sometimes stayed late with me and other students so we could learn to draw better. But drawing hands is still one of the biggest problem for me in drawing.