I’m Lani Sahulga Smith (she/they), an artist based in the DMV. I grew up in Washington, D.C., and received my BA in Animation with a concentration in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).
I consider myself a jack of all trades with a love for various mediums and art practices. I have a particular affinity for sequential art, animation, and illustration. But if something strikes my fancy, I am doing myself a disservice not to pursue that interest and am eager to find ways to pursue art and explore new ideas. While people say you are a “master of none,” they forget the full quote, which is “often better than master of one.”
I pride myself on my versatility and adaptability. I work well with others and dedicate myself to my passions. I’ve loved fantasy and escapism since I was a child. I love to meld what is magical with the harsher truths of our current world to create fantastical yet relevant stories.