Tiffany Elefano
ILLUSTRATION
PORTFOLIO
Rendered Illustrations
From the flourish and detail of Rococo-era paintings to the bright colours and sharp lines of modern anime and video games; Tiffany finds beauty and meaning in every style. She likes to combine traditional oil-painting techniques of rendering with the exaggerated features and anatomy of animated characters to create her own distinct and unique style.
Tiffany uses colour palettes and lighting effects to create warm and cozy atmospheres, translating her perception of the world through her art.
Character Concepts
For Tiffany, the process of creating characters isn’t just about visual design; it’s about exploring humanity through their backstories and personalities. She frequently explores themes of growing up and finding who you are through relationships and inner dialogue in her works.
Above all, Tiffany uses her characters to understand her place in the world, giving her the freedom to build stories where anything is possible.
Read more about Tiffany’s characters
In A Place of Our Own (Middle Grade)
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In a world where children are eager to grow up, In A Place of Our Own is a loving tale that celebrates vulnerability, wonder, and the freedom of youth. Through the eyes of a boy discovering how to hold onto his childhood, this story is a reminder that growing older doesn’t mean letting go of the child within.
Those Left Behind in Alder Creek (YA)
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Those Left Behind in Alder Creek is a coming-of-age narrative that explores the bittersweet journey of growing up, touching on themes of social class, loneliness, and grief. At its heart, this story is about learning to navigate the complexities of maturing and embracing adulthood while holding on to the dreams and identity that make you whole.
Between the Lines: Pen Pals Across Worlds (YA)
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Between The Lines is a love story that entangles fantasy with reality as the protagonists confront their solitude through the power of human connection, where two lost souls find their way toward each other and discover who they were always meant to be.
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
Little Women, Louisa May Alcott