Zara began drawing to bring the characters in her head to life, and is hugely inspired by games, horror and fantasy. She designs characters through the lens of Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) people and culture.
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Shadowheart
"As a big gamer, I wasn’t immune to the pull of Baldur’s Gate 3, and drew Shadowheart and her connection to the Mysterious Artefact.”
Vampire
“As vampires are a huge inspiration, I created this original character in 2020 as an attempt at a vampire who didn’t adhere to the old legends and myths.”
Shadow Lady
“I was inspired by creatures known as shadow people, and wanted to create one that was sat like a noblewoman you’d find in an old portrait."
The Song of Achilles
“Inspired by both the book and the legend from Greek mythology, I attempted to recreate classical paintings of Achilles and Patroclus.”
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