My name is Kira Cohen, and I am an artist and illustrator. My illustration work is inspired by classical art, as well as fantasy, myths, and horror.

Light is an important part of any piece I create. I rarely use line to create forms, so how light falls is always important to how I create a piece. It is necessary to the life of the work, and I rely on it for shape and form. It will influence the color, the composition, and the design of a piece, often becoming a character in and of itself, as integral to the illustration as the figure it illuminates.

With my work, I want to create an image that excites and engages the viewer in the same way it excites me. I care deeply about the work I create, and if I can share that with the viewer I will have done my job successfully.