PRISM The Art Journey of Cosmic Spectrum

She has self-published a graphic novel and two art books. Now, The art of Yana, aka Cosmic Spectrum,  showcases the artist’s entire story and demonstrates the development of her style and career, plus brand new art. Character art and comics being her specialty, this features an array of tips and techniques for drawing anatomy, gesture, and character details, much of it with pretty girls. Sketchbook pages reveal Yana’s experience in animation and storyboarding; her use of both traditional and digital tools reveals the artist’s versatility. Storytelling and connecting with other people are vital to the artist, and readers will discover how she infuses her art with these motivations. Yana’s energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial spirit will encourage readers looking for ways to transform their passion for art into a viable career while staying true to their style. "This collection is the creative inspiration and springboard every character artist can benefit from." Or it's also a wonderful stand-alone art book with Yana's best work. A very handsome production, with parchment chapter pages, beautiful printing, and packed with lush colorful artwork as well as commentary by the artist. I very much like her choice of warm colors and renderings of girls, clothing and faces. - Bud Foreword by Gretel Lusky, Introduction by the artist herself. Chapters include My Relationship with Art, Stylistic Influences, Artistic Development, Studies and Sketches, Materials & Workflow (with tutorials on creating Sweet Astronomer, composing artwork, and digital rendering polishing up pin-up pieces), and plans for the future: Gloamingvale.