Artist Feature: Ellie
When not drowning in homework, Ellie (aka @mythologymagic)
can be found drawing, reading, or binging Money Heist.
How long have you done art? What mediums have you tried?
I’ve been drawing for almost as long as I can remember. Ever since I was little, I sketched in notebooks and doodled on papers. The mediums I work most frequently in are digital and graphite, but I have used charcoal before as well.
How would you describe your style?
The art I post on my account takes a stylistic twist on realism; I like to incorporate lots of vibrant colors into my pieces, and my strokes are always distinct and visible. The pieces I post on my account feature dark outlines and colorful shading while still maintaining a degree of realism.
Tell us your Lore Olympus story.
I first started reading Lore Olympus because of how many ads were posted for it on different websites. I thought the art looked intriguing, and, having always been a nerd when it comes to Greek mythology, I was interested in seeing the author’s rendition of such a popular legend. If the unique art wasn’t alluring enough, the fact that a story that had been told so many times before could seem so new was what made me keep reading; nothing is predictable, and the characters have so much depth that it’s impossible not to find someone to connect to.
If you could body snatch one LO character for a day, who would it be?
I’m not a boy, but I’d have to say Hermes. He’s absolutely ripped, and being able to fly would be an added bonus.
Which Lore Olympus fan art are you most proud of and why?
I’m quite proud of my rendition of Poseidon. This piece is a close-up, so I was able to add a lot of intricate detail to the face and focus on complementary accents and interesting textures on the skin. I also really like the way I made his eye glow.
Are you part of any other fandoms?
First off, I am a huge Potterhead. I’ve maybe read each book 12 times. (Shoutout to my fellow Ravenclaws)
I also recently read a book that changed my life- The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller. It’s another retelling of Greek lore, and I would definitely say that I’ve sunken far down the rabbit hole of that fandom (though it is small) with no hope for return. The Lore Olympus fandom is another means to feed my obsession with mythology, and it also includes gorgeous artwork!
One of the things that makes this fandom so unique is that everyone- whether or not they have background knowledge on the story, whether they’re a nerd or a jock or whatever is super accepting and open to different opinions. Also, none of us know how Smythe plans on ending her comic, so we’re all pretty used to anxiously waiting for the next chapter and making fan theories to pass the time.
Any advice for someone looking to build their art skills?
Just have fun with it! Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Improvement is something that occurs naturally and gradually, so don’t be upset with yourself if a piece doesn’t turn out the way you expect it to- the fact that you still made it at all is something to be proud of! I always find that using references is helpful too in helping develop anatomy and shading skills.
Just for fun: Who did you get on our Hades' dog character quiz? And do you agree?
J.P :)
I don’t know much about him, but he seems pretty chill. I also do like indie rock.
Ellie is a student on the east coast of the U.S. When she’s not drowning in homework, she can be found drawing, reading, or binging Money Heist. You can follow Ellie at:
