#caitlyn kurilich

A collection of Ladyknights, for anyone feeling particularly chivalrous.

The intricate detail of folk dress shall always capture my heart. Those tassels, that embroidery- I can’t stop drawing it.

Kittalin, Digital Media, 2018. Commissioned by BrossUno.

I loved working on this character commission. It was commissioned as a birthday present for the artist and author of Miamaska.

Elizabeth, Digital Media, 2017.

My entry in the Heroine charity artbook. What a lovely project to be a part of!

Evening Respite, Digital Media, 2017. 

For Liminality’s Nuclear Winter issue. Go check it out here!

Some Outfits, Digital Media, 2017.

I saw some other artists drawing their favorite outfits, and wanted to give it a try. I describe my aesthetic as “pastel fancy grandma.”

Artemis & Ari, Digital Media, 11″ x 14″, 2017.

So I may or may not have just discovered the glory that is Dragon’s Dogma…

La Belle Dame Sans Merci, Ink & Digital Media, 11″ x 14″, 2017.

An earlier version of this work appears in the Love Unspoken zine.  It’s based on a Keats poem of the same name.

Elaina, Graphite & Digital Media, 11″ x 14″, 2017. Commissioned by Kristi.

The jewelry was quite fun to draw! Commissions are open to anyone interested- just shoot me an email.

I am at Animazement all weekend. Come visit, darlings.

Sonata|Copse|Lady Death Returns at Dawn

Some periwinkle, good for a peaceful twilight. 

Princess of Wands, Digital Media, 11″ x 14″, 2017.

Based on my favorite tarot card, the Queen of Wands.

Cainhurst Knight, Graphite & Digital Media, 11″ x 14″, 2017. Commissioned by BrossUno.

A recent commission based on one of the many richly detailed costume sets in Bloodborne. I love drawing all those swirly patterns!

Lady Death Returns at Dawn, Graphite & Digital Media, 7″ x 12″, 2017.

Inspired in some part by Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book. It’s a very good book.

Oh, little witch…

I’m happy to announce that I’m one of the lucky artists included in the book, Sketching From the Imagination: Characters. Included are 6 pages of my graphite renderings, plus some discussion about my process! I talk about all the illustrations in this post, and a few extras.  Check it out!

The Traveling Lutist, Graphite & Digital Media, 11″ x 14″, 2017.

This one is based on good old-fashioned eastern European folk costuming!

The Palace Guard, Graphite & Digital Media, 11″ x 14″, 2017.

An homage to the palace guards depicted in many of the Orientalistpaintings.

Royal Portrait, Digital Media, 2021. Commissioned by Brossuno.

It’s always a good day when you can wear a pretty outfit and a sword.

Daily Sketch, February 20th, 2021.

Quality time with wolf. ❤

Daily Sketch, February 9th, 2021.

Just thinkin’ about pretty dresses. You know.

Daily Sketch, Jan 2nd, 2021.

Shy orc musketeer, drawn for a lovely friend.

Daily Sketch, Sept. 9th, 2020.

A saucy, no-good, ‘fortunetelling’ rake of tiefling. (Don’t trust him.)

Daily Sketch, Jan. 10th, 2021.

Anyone else playing Monster Hunter? I’m late to the game (literally) but woooow it’s the best thing ever!

New Friend, Digital Media, 2020.

Before flying your broom, you’ve got to make sure to bond with it by sweeping the whole house. At least, that’s what her teacher says…

Dishwashing Charm, Digital Media, 2020.

She’s supposed to be studying magic, but her teacher (being the enterprising and lazy sort,) has only taught cleaning spells so far.

Little Witch Sketch, Digital Media, 2020.

Dreaming of a linen apron with pockets and a little embroidery…

Elfaran & Advisor, Digital Media, 2020. Commissioned by Brossuno.

When your hopes are dashed to smithereens, try another sword?

Battle Witch, Digital Media, 2020.

If you don’t want to fight sword to sword, she’s happy to conjure some flaming meteorites instead.

Sarvani, Digital Media, 2020.

I got to attend the loveliest wedding of one of my best friends. A gift, for her. ♥

Lily Knight, Digital Media, 2019.

Come visit me in Renaissance-Victorian dreamland. Stay as long as you like.

The Aftermath, Digital Media, 2019. For Liminality.

She had never stopped to imagine that the end would feel so hollow. 

Hello, everyone! I’m back, and looking for background design work in the Los Angeles area. 

 Here’s some new work dedicated to that, called “Bedroom, Pasadena.” (Yes, my bedroom does look like this! And my dog really is just a black blob.)

Happy holidays! It has certainly been a long time since I’ve posted. Thank you for continuing to follow my work, and here’s wishing you a lovely new year ahead.

The Offering, digital media, 11" x 14", 2018.

A Good Hug, digital, 2018. 

Trying to get back into the swing of personal work with some more folk costume drawings! (Surprise.)

caitlynkurilich:

I’m left-handed and I naturally draw many characters as being left-handed too. Does this happen with other lefties?