About The Artist
— As far as I can remember I have always been fascinated by the arts. How did they create these massive and beautiful works? What was their mental process? So I perused those questions and experimented with the mediums as I learned. First starting off with simple sketches, where I collected a large pile of sketchbooks. Tinkered Jewelry in middle school, where I seemed to find a particular love for watercolor pencils and calligraphy. Once I hit high school that’s where I found love for digital art with my graphic design class.
— My love art soon had to take a pause though as I decided to start my adult life in the navy. Following the footsteps of several of my family members to serve some of my time in the military. This gave me the chance to earn my Bachelor in Game Design at Full sail University’s Online course. As well as helping me currently work for my Bachelor in Computer Science with ECPI University.
— While I was doing all of this I started to attend various conventions and start selling my art. Both in person at conventions and online through Etsy. I wanted to create this site for those few who want to learn, get in contact, or just have another place to see and purchase my art.
— Another side bonus for me is making this site a portfolio for me in the Web Design industry as well.
About the Xiyaka the Character
— As you could probably tell I have a persona of sorts when it comes to representing my art. Xiyaka is basically me when I internally monologue. The personality I think I have inside my head that I want to vocalize but can’t. The reason being is that I do have a for of severe anxiety (Medically diagnosed). Though thanks to being in the service and meeting other people have greatly helped in working with those anxieties.
— The green little creatures you see scattered around are Xiyaka’s assistants are lovingly called Gremlins. These little trouble makers help Xiyaka out with her various art projects as well as like to play keep away to force Xiyaka to have some relax time when shes too stress out.
How to Contact Me
— Once I have the free membership working there will be an easy messaging service to email any questions you have for me.
EMail: XiyakaHex@gmail.com