Tolkien Fanartics: Interview with Ylieke

Ylieke's artwork is mostly portraits, but don't let that convince you that her work is in any way boring or routine. From within the page, her characters' expressions capture a moment that fairly begs the viewer to imagine the story that is occurring around that single captured glance. Fingolfin watches in defiance and terror as Morgoth's boot descends. Nerdanel's peaceful gaze contrasts Fëanor's surliness. Gandalf's eyes flash, astute with youth, from a wizened face.

For our latest Tolkien Fanartics column, firstamazon spoke with Ylieke about her techniques and training, her influences, and the direction she sees her work going in the future. (Spoiler alert: She has some exciting plans!)

You can read firstamazon's interview with Ylieke here.

Posted on 11 August 2023 (updated 23 September 2023) by SWG Moderators