DARTELIAZ

2D Concept Artist & Illustrator

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ABOUT

Elias Flynn (he/him) is a Toronto-based 2D artist specializing in concept art. His artworks mainly consist of character designs, but other works touch on topics such as mental health and transgender issues.
Elias studied Visual and Digital Arts at Humber Polytechnic from 2023-2025.He has had many opportunities in the industry. In 2023, he worked on an award-winning indoor mural at a retirement home in the Greater Toronto Area. His artwork was displayed at the InSitu Multi-Arts Festival in 2024 at the Small Arms Inspection Building. Elias has also exhibited in the group exhibition Decagram at Humber Galleries in 2025.Currently, Elias is honing on his skills in anatomy and character design, practicing environmental drawings, and experimenting with 3D art using Blender.

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CONTACT

Currently I am not accepting commissions until I get my commission sheets completed! I will update my socials once they are officially open.

ARTIST STATEMENT

The reason I create art is to humanize transgender and mental health struggles and to bring awareness. My goal in what I create is to help other transgender youth, like myself, feel seen and understood and to help people understand what these experiences are like. I want the audience to understand that the issues we face should not be brushed aside.I prefer to make paintings with acrylic paint in black and white to highlight features and capture focal points. I usually start the painting with a sketch and underpainting before adding solid colours. Once I get past that point, I add more details to make the piece stronger and aesthetically pleasing. I enjoy adding random strokes to give it a more messy look.I am currently exploring the topics of mental health and identity, especially dissociation and feeling disconnected from oneself and the world around. I want people to experience what it is like in my day-to-day life.

CV

Education
September 2023 - April 2025
Humber Polytechnic, Toronto ON - Visual and Digital Arts
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Exhibitions
2024
InSitu Multi-Arts Festival - Small Arms Inspection Building, Mississauga ON
2025
(NAME TBD) - Humber Art Galleries, Toronto ON
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Skills
Concept Art
Digital Illustration
Character Design
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Proficient Softwares
Adobe Programs
Clip Studio Paint
Procreate
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Interests
Painting
Photography
Games