Shayara Pethiyagoda

I am an Illustrator with a lifelong love of breathing life and dimension into stories through art, with a commitment to diversity and representation. The beautiful and frightening world of the unknown is what speaks to me most, whether it is through the fantastical lens of horror and mysticism or the wonderful creatures gracing the depths of our seas. There is so much our world has to offer, both good and bad, and my work is at home weaving between them. My background in Animation and Motion Design through my undergraduate degree helped prepare my drafting skills that I was able to develop a distinctive personal style throughout my MA degree. I have worked in a variety of visual development and content creation roles, alongside several self-initiated projects, which have helped me develop my artistic voice. I am always looking for opportunities to work with new people and projects wherever the future may take me.