More than a little reluctant to grow up, my ideal world consists of dolls, fairytales, hidden cottages, and ridiculously over-ruffled skirts. Unfortunately, real life interferes; bills, jobs, and other responsibilities pull me ever closer to being an actualized adult. It’s terribly disheartening…

But I have an outlet! Drawing allows me glimpses of the life I want, a way to record the world that exists in my mind.

My art is most heavily saturated with fairytale fodder but I also have a great love for pirates, Vikings, and anything Victorian-gothic. I work mostly in digital (Wacom, Photoshop CS, and PaintTool SAI being my preferred tools) and, though I do not have any formal training, I am continually learning new techniques and improving my skills through observation and studying other artists I admire.

Although their influences on my work may not always be visible, my artistic idols include Walt Disney, Tim Burton, and Maria Gamiere (most notably her work on Lady Lovely Locks). These artists’ styles vary greatly from each other but their works were a major part of my childhood and remain my everlasting inspirations.

If you have any questions or wish to inquire about commission or licensing terms, please contact me at admin@dalliann.com.

~Destiny ‘Dalliann’ Lauritsen