About Me

Hi, I’m Amirah! I’m an illustrator and concept artist based in Los Angeles, originally from Malaysia. I love creating strange characters, creatures, and atmospheric worlds that feel like they could keep existing just beyond the edge of the image.
A lot of my ideas start with something small that catches my attention, like an interesting piece of clothing, a strange building, folklore, food, a color combination, or even just a shape I want to play with. From there, I love figuring out who belongs in that world, what it feels like to live there, and all the little details that make it feel specific and alive.
My process moves between sketching, painting, research, design, and 3D. I really enjoy the exploratory part of making things, especially when an idea starts going somewhere unexpected and becomes weirder, more specific, or more fun along the way.
Outside of art, I love traveling, climbing, scuba diving, and eating my way through new places. I am always collecting inspiration from buildings, costumes, landscapes, menus, objects, and tiny details that eventually sneak their way back into my work.
Thanks so much for stopping by! :)

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