Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Emmy Dalas Illustrator & Fantasy Artist ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://emmydalas.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Fantastic Art Blog](https://emmydalas.com/blog/) - Professional life blog of someone from south Brazil that should be living in Middle Earth. Fantasy art, traditional techniques and surprises inside. - [How to keep going – a brief reflection about the artist's life](https://emmydalas.com/how-to-keep-going/) - Lately, I was just thinking about how many tricks our mind can play on us. It's amazing and frightening to realize that we have a whole universe going on inside our heads. During these few months while I've been updating this site, adding the blog, designing, and slowly finishing all the illustrations I created specifically - [New Gallery Exhibition – Grimm Allegory](https://emmydalas.com/grimm-allegory/) - Hey, everyone! I’m beyond excited to announce that Grimm Allegory at Poetic Tiger Gallery is online! I really didn’t have time to share anything about it earlier — the past few weeks went by so fast. But maybe later I can put together a process post about this piece. I was able to join with - [Hello World, a fresh start ✨](https://emmydalas.com/hello-world/) - Hello, everyone! I am so excited to finally share my most recent personal project: this blog! Actually, no. I was expecting to have everything ready, beautiful, and full of bats and owls all around, but that wasn’t possible just yet. I was in urgent need of having my my illustration portfolio online again, so I ## Pages - [Home](https://emmydalas.com/) - A visual artist who creates fantasy & imaginative realism illustrations, mostly in traditional media. For book covers, games, and products. - [The Library Vault](https://emmydalas.com/hidden-wing/) - You’ve stumbled upon the Library Vault! The Vault is Enchanted… Only those who know the secret number may reveal its treasures. Enter the year John’s favorite book was published to gain access Unlock Wrong code! Field Guide of the Bat Interns I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor - [Art Gallery](https://emmydalas.com/art/) - My portfolio of traditional art. For my illustration portfolio check here. ~ This section is under construction. More paintings to be added soon! ~ AllFairytalesZodiacMythNature AllFairytalesZodiacMythNature Lighting Hope Created for 'Ocean Tails', an Inverarity Gallery show. Watercolor, pencils, ink – 11,8 × 15,7 in, 2025. Close Gemini Personal work. Watercolor, pencils, ink – 11,8 × - [Wait List](https://emmydalas.com/waitlist/) - This is Emmy's commission wait list. Drop your information below and I'll promptly visit you when new spots open. - [The Library Keepers](https://emmydalas.com/blog/the-library-keepers/) - As soon as I started my freelance career, in 2015, I noticed I would be very happy having some help to organize my thoughts. Although I really enjoy my time alone — as a good INTP-A — I could use some company when it comes to, especially, sharing my thoughts and processes through the blog - [About](https://emmydalas.com/about/) - Freelance illustrator and fantasy artist. I create visually unique magical images using watercolor, colored pencils and sometimes digital painting. - [About the Artist](https://emmydalas.com/about/more-about/) - Now the we were properly introduced, let me tell you a bit more about me in case you’re interested. Grab your coffee (and maybe a cupcake), and let’s go. A Little More About Me I began my career in graphic design during university, but deep down, I always wanted to draw for a living. In - [Contact](https://emmydalas.com/contact/) - Fill in the form or send an email directly with all details, questions and requests. I'll reply as soon as possible. - [Portfolio](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/) - Portfolio with my most relevant illustrations. The themes I best illustrate are fantasy, nature, and portraits. For book covers, games, and products. - [Thank you](https://emmydalas.com/thank-you/) - Thank you for subscribing! ## Portfolio - [Lighting Hope](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/lighting-hope/) - This is my underwater creation about hope and little sparks of light; and, of course, ocean creatures: real and imagined. Life can feel like a vast, dark ocean – heavy with burdens and uncertainties. But if you look closely, there is always a flicker of light to hold onto. A guiding warmth to lead you - [Emma Norton's Bad Wolf](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/emma-norton/) - This is an illustration for influencer Emma Norton's collection of hoodies created by INVIZ. I was honored to illustrate the bad wolf of her Big Bad collection, in the Red Riding Hood theme. - [Aries](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/aries/) - Illustration depicting the zodiac sign of Aries, created using watercolor and colored pencils. Part of my "Celestial Letters" personal series. - [Shenlong](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/shenlong/) - In this piece, I have reimagined one of Dragon Ball's most memorable figures, Shenlong, infusing it with my current artistic style. - [Pisces](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/pisces/) - Illustration of Pisces, a zodiac sign associated with dreaminess, emotionality, and imagination. Created using traditional media and later edited in Photoshop. - [Gemini](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/gemini/) - Symbolized by the celestial twins, it is said that this sign was interested in so many pursuits that it had to double itself! The element of Gemini is air, so I envisioned my twins with an ethereal essence, in a dark and light concept. This artwork was originally created as a watercolor and colored pencil - [Little Snow White](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/little-snow-white/) - My version of Snow White, from the tale by Grimm. Painting in traditional media, using watercolor and colored pencils. - [Cinderella](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/cinderella/) - This book cover is my version of Cinderella, the Grimm's Tale as if it was a bigger book. The image was created using traditional media – watercolor and colored pencil – and later edited in Photoshop for final use. - [The Little Mermaid](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/the-little-mermaid/) - This book cover illustration presents my personal interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale, "The Little Mermaid." - [Expecto Patronum](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/expecto-patronum/) - Hand lettering and series of illustrations inspired by the Harry Potter universe, specifically the Patronus spell. All illustrations were created using white ink on black paper. The lettering was designed using ink and brush. - [The Lord of the Kittens](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/the-lord-of-the-kittens/) - This couple first came to me to paint a portrait mixing Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter themes. So we decided to add something very special to them: all their cats. - [The Fairy Castle VR](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/the-fairy-castle-vr/) - One of the most popular film actresses of her time, Colleen Moore assembled a legion of her industry colleagues to help craft this miniature home of fantastic proportions. She shared it during the Great Depression, touring the country to raise funds for children’s charities. Then this one-of-a-kind castle was welcomed into its new home at - [Taurus](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/taurus/) - Illustration depicting the zodiac sign of Taurus, painted using colored pencil and watercolors. - [Virgo](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/virgo/) - Illustration depicting the zodiac sign of Virgo. According to astrology, Virgos are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life. Historically, Virgo is represented by the goddess of wheat and agriculture, which the Greeks associated with Demeter. For my version, I chose to surround her by flowers and tiny creatures, associating the image to - [Cancer](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/cancer/) - Personal illustration, depicting the zodiac sign of Cancer, in watercolors and colored pencils. - [Life Trading Card Game](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/life-trading-card-game/) - Realistic illustrations of endangered mammals, made with traditional painting techniques, for the 1st Edition of LIFE trading card game. - [Merry Christmas II](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/merry-christmas-ii/) - An illustration to sum up with my last year's Christmas set!The illustration was created using colored pencils and watercolor. - [Happy Halloween](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/happy-halloween/) - Blank and the bats are preparing for Halloween! Here are the illustrations of the spooky night! Illustration and letterings in colored pencil. - [Merry Christmas](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/merry-christmas/) - Illustrations and hand lettering for Christmas cards, using traditional techniques. - [All Hallows' Eve](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio/all-hallows-eve/) - Halloween illustration I created for a Halloween post for Derwent Pencils Brazil. ## Categories - [We don't know](https://emmydalas.com/category/whatever/) - Everything deserves a category; we just don’t know which one. - [Personal Projects](https://emmydalas.com/category/personal-projects/) - [Life Updates](https://emmydalas.com/category/updates/) - Updates about Emmy’s life. Not to be mistaken for LIFE TCG updates. - [Artwork & Galleries](https://emmydalas.com/category/artwork-galleries/) - A register of Emmy’s pieces, exhibitions and processes. ## Tags - [Zodiac](https://emmydalas.com/tag/zodiac/) - [Myth](https://emmydalas.com/tag/myth/) - [Nature](https://emmydalas.com/tag/nature/) - [Fairytales](https://emmydalas.com/tag/fairytales/) - [social media](https://emmydalas.com/tag/social-media/) - [Grimm](https://emmydalas.com/tag/grimm/) - [Poetic Tiger Gallery](https://emmydalas.com/tag/poetic-tiger-gallery/) - [inspiration](https://emmydalas.com/tag/inspiration/) - [thoughts](https://emmydalas.com/tag/thoughts/) ## Portfolio Tags - [Book Cover](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/book-cover/) - [Greeting Card](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/greeting-card/) - [Harry Potter](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/harry-potter/) - [Snow White](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/snow-white/) - [Grimm Brothers](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/grimm-brothers/) - [Fairy Tale](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/fairy-tale/) - [hand lettering](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/hand-lettering/) - [Portrait](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/portrait/) - [Zodiac](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/zodiac/) - [realistic drawing](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/realistic-drawing/) - [Wildlife](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/wildlife/) - [animals](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/animals/) - [dark](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/dark/) - [INVIZ](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/inviz/) - [Hans Christian Andersen](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/hans-christian-andersen/) - [Digital Painting](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/digital-painting/) - [Photoshop](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/photoshop/) - [Christmas](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/christmas/) - [Blank & the bats](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/blank-the-bats/) - [character design](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/character-design/) - [dragons](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/dragons/) - [fanart](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/fanart/) - [collab](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/collab/) - [mermaid](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-tag/mermaid/) ## Portfolio Categories - [Whimsical](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-category/whimsical/) - Character-driven pieces set in playful, seasonal, or storybook-like settings. This category includes original cute creatures like Blank the Owl, holiday-themed cards, and imaginative scenes that blend humor, charm, and heart. - [Lettering](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-category/lettering/) - Fantasy-themed custom lettering and type design, ideal for titles, covers, and packaging. These pieces show my passion for integrating illustrated text with storytelling, often combining illustrative elements and typography. - [Fairytales](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-category/fairytales/) - Dark woods, haunted towers, and whispered magic — this collection brings fairytales to life with a gothic twist. Inspired by folklore and childhood stories, these pieces retell classic tales with moody atmospheres, intricate details, and emotionally rich characters rooted in fantasy and mystery. - [Nature](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-category/nature/) - A collection of detailed, realistic artworks inspired by wildlife and the natural world. From marine life to forest creatures, these pieces highlight nature-focused portraits rooted in scientific and artistic observation. - [Fantasy](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-category/fantasy/) - Imagined realms, magical beings, and enchanted atmospheres. This collection includes personal and commissioned artworks that celebrate the wonder and richness of fantasy, from dragons and sirens to iconic stories like The Lord of the Rings. - [Myth](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-category/myth/) - Divine, celestial, and archetypal — this gallery draws from ancient mythology, legends, and astrological symbols. These works explore timeless themes through ethereal characters, cosmic elements, and a reverent tone, inviting viewers into a world of symbolic beauty. - [Archive](https://emmydalas.com/portfolio-category/archive/)