Spirael

Who Am I? I am Spirael! O-or Rae if you prefer...

I'm a thirty-something computer programmer (technically a database developer, but that's harder to understand ;) ), wife and mother-of-two who lives in the United Kingdom. Between my family and day job, I occasionally get a chance to write or draw - so that's what you'll find here. :D

I have a massive list of projects I wish I had time to do, so I'm afraid I rarely have time available to do commissions, requests, collaborations, etc. I'm sorry! If that ever changes (maybe when I reach retirement age ) I'll be sure to advertise the fact. However I do my best to respond to all comments, so if you enjoy my work then please do let me know!

As you may notice from my gallery, I'm a Ninja Turtles fan. Most of my art has been from the 2012 series, but I also love the original live action films, the IDW comics and I have a soft spot for the 2003 series. I love all four of the brothers, so don't tell them that Donatello is my favourite. ;)

The picture above? Yes, that's me, in a Donatello costume I made. It was originally for the summer carnival parade in the small market town where I live... But since then it's seen a few more outings at comic-conventions and been really well received! If you're in the UK and see me around at any events, I'm happy to stop for hugs/photos! Just come and grab me or my minder - as I have very limited visibility when I'm in full costume. I hope someday to bring my costume abroad to SDCC or NYCC!

I'm also a tabletop roleplayer, so you might find art from those games cropping up occasionally as well! Although, lately, drawing the characters seems to be a kiss of death for the games, so consequently I've been doing less of them. :P

I have a modern fantasy book series that I'm in the progress of writing, that I hope to self-publish at some point. Preferably before retirement, but I'm flexible. Characters and scenes from there having been cropping up in my gallery as well. If you like them, please ask me about them! I love feedback.