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Ilona

@efnyea.bsky.social

Freelance Illustrator and Concept Artist, 30, She/her | GW2 player | Illustrator of Monster Mender (releasing 2026) | ArenaNet Creative Partner Ask about comms.

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๐Œ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ฐ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ง
The first time I saw this spot ingame I was literally blown away by how stunning it was. It reminded me even of a place I sometimes see in my dreams...

*sigh* I should get back to raiding...

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20.11.2025 11:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not me writing my friends characters name wrong smh.
Its VIZZ ๐Ÿ™ˆ

19.11.2025 13:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Several GW2 Chibi's ft. both my characters and several of my friends. ๐Ÿ’š These were super fun to make. I'll def do more!

Ft. Chevel, Ace, Enya, Vixx and Kirรณ

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19.11.2025 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 55    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Their augumentations gave him "mirage/cloning powers. Turning him into a powerful weapon for the inquest. Now hunts Enya while also working for the Inquest. He's selfish,charismatic, sly and knows his way with words. Very power-hungry and revenge-driven and takes what he wants.

19.11.2025 09:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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With the focus on the Inquest this expansion I thought it was fun to introduce a charr I created years ago: Hades Havocheart.

The Inquest found him, on the brink of dying, and he volunteered to be experimented on. The cause being Enya who he betrayed. And who he lost his eye to.
#guildwars2 #charr

19.11.2025 09:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐€๐›๐š๐ง๐๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ ๐‹๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž

PoI from Seitung Province. Trying my hands on some Canthan Architecture this morning. It's still tricky sometimes to stylize said architecture sometimes. ๐Ÿ˜„ Ah well, love the mood of this creepy spot.

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18.11.2025 11:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 414    ๐Ÿ” 44    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ
Starlit Weald is probably one of my favorite maps tied with New Kaineng and Amnytas. Drew the Inquest Command Complex as part of (almost) daily morning study.

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17.11.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 95    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was my absolute pleasure drawing him! Thank you so much again. ๐Ÿ’š

16.11.2025 08:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you to the amazingly talented @efnyea.bsky.social for completing this commission of Chronicler Jalinar.

Please go look up their page and follow them for some great art.

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15.11.2025 22:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An illustration featuring a Kitshark from the new Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Expansion. The creature is a mix between a cat and a shark.

An illustration featuring a Kitshark from the new Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Expansion. The creature is a mix between a cat and a shark.

๐Š๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ค
Lil doodle of this cute silly creature. I love them so much. ANet PLEASE make these a ranger pet. ๐Ÿฅบ ๐Ÿ’š

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14.11.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 241    ๐Ÿ” 48    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The cover of Monster Mender, a picture book written by Christine Baldacchino, and illustrated by Ilona Iske.

The cover of Monster Mender, a picture book written by Christine Baldacchino, and illustrated by Ilona Iske.

So the final version of the cover (by @efnyea.bsky.social ๐Ÿ’—) seems to finally be up and about, and out in the wild. The book isnโ€™t out until May 5th, but itโ€™s currently available for preorder, if youโ€™re interested. ๐Ÿ˜— More information here. houseofanansi.com/products/mon...

12.11.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A piece depicting the Asura Kuda, Vloxx and Sebb from the new Guild Wars 2 Visions of Eternity expansion.

A piece depicting the Asura Kuda, Vloxx and Sebb from the new Guild Wars 2 Visions of Eternity expansion.

๐Š๐ฎ๐๐š, ๐•๐ฅ๐จ๐ฑ๐ฑ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ž๐›๐›

I like em... ๐Ÿ‘€ (I think we all do if I gotta believe my timeline ๐Ÿ˜‚)
Had tons of fun stylizing them, hope I did well!

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12.11.2025 11:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 112    ๐Ÿ” 45    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I basically wanna experiment with different body shapes, stylizing each character to fit their personality. Giving them all an unique look.

I've also became fond of being able to draw details like jewelry or alternate hairstyles that aren't available in-game. ๐Ÿ˜„

07.11.2025 19:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lil goal/study I wanna do in between larger pieces: Drawing frontal references for all my GW2 characters (and some of my friends) And I have about 36 characters... ๐Ÿคฃ

Pictured here: Enya, Ace, Vizz,
Ezzy, Prossot and Totte

Ace and Vizz belong to my friend.
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07.11.2025 19:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Totte, my Evoker.

Totte lost the lower part of her body and her right hand, during an accident. With the help of her krewe she designed her own prosthetics powered by lightning.

Totte is hardworking, stoic and tolerates no nonsense. She sees her prostethics as the crown-jewel of her research.

06.11.2025 21:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! And I would say just go for it! Practise makes perfect and it's imo super fun to experiment with new styles and techniques. In the beginning it can be scary but slowly but steady you become more confident. ๐Ÿ˜„You can do it!

06.11.2025 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A portrait-piece featuring the last section of the Shattered Observatory fractal. Two towers are visible in the front while in the back there's a construct made up by several large cubes.

A portrait-piece featuring the last section of the Shattered Observatory fractal. Two towers are visible in the front while in the back there's a construct made up by several large cubes.

๐’๐ก๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐Ž๐›๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ

Love me some geometric Asura architecture.
Visually one of my favorite fractals, though gameplay-wise I think Thaumanova is my fav. What's yours?

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06.11.2025 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 148    ๐Ÿ” 57    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Working on several art pieces. Hereby would like to mention that I wont be posting any VoE (arts) till tuesday due to spoilers.
Afterwards I will start sharing them, though, still with spoiler tags. โ˜บ๏ธ

Though I have to say, I'm absolutely loving the expansion so far. Some of the best maps ever!

06.11.2025 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You're not the only one. Esp lately Ive been way less social than usual cuss it drains me so much more lately. Only speaking with a select amount of people. It sucks though because I feel like m missing out on alot of stuff. But I just dont have the energy.

But sometimes we just need to rest. ๐Ÿซ‚

02.11.2025 09:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy Birthday!! โœจ

01.11.2025 10:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Awwww he looks so adorable. Thank you!!! ๐Ÿ’š

01.11.2025 09:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A drawing of a relieved wizard holding his staff to his chest. Some sort of crisis was averted, or maybe he can finally sleep, or both

A drawing of a relieved wizard holding his staff to his chest. Some sort of crisis was averted, or maybe he can finally sleep, or both

Treat! A nice breather for the politest Kirรณ โœจ

31.10.2025 23:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi guys, m away this weekend so I cant make it to the [VS] Art Party this evening. I still wanna draw some headshots so feel free to drop some screens/refs of your GW2 character and perhaps some personality traits and Ill see it I can draw them. โ˜บ๏ธ

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01.11.2025 07:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Trick or treat!" My boy Kirรณ says politely ๐Ÿ˜„

31.10.2025 19:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was around the time of the Extra Life event where Saartje had some serious health problems and all of us weren't sure if she was gonna make it. But my mom and herself kept fighting and now she's still with us. She's getting old and needs more rest nowadays. But she's still very feisty and lovely.

28.10.2025 23:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Even though she's still with us (and I hope for many more years) Saartje will keep on living in GW2, both as one of my Asura and now a feisty lil Black Warclaw. She can be found near the Leopard Lodge in Hoelbrak.

Thank you again for the opportunity ๐Ÿ’š
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28.10.2025 23:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An illustration featuring a black Moa from Guild Wars 2.

An illustration featuring a black Moa from Guild Wars 2.

Morning doodle of a Black Moa โœจ

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27.10.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 69    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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3 days until the launch of VoE! I'm def planning to give Enya an Antiquary build. Though, Deadeye will still be her main spec.

Ft. here with her lil friend Kiki'tiq. A young Skritt who has lost her family and who is trying to find them with Enya's help.

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25.10.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐†๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐‡๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ
Morning study/experiment. Was thinking of doing the GW1 version first but I quite liked working with the more sinister tone of the GW2 version.

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24.10.2025 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ผ ๐‘‘๐‘œ๐‘›'๐‘ก ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘ก ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘ ๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘š ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘œ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘›
๐ผ ๐‘‘๐‘œ๐‘›'๐‘ก ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘ก ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘“๐‘–๐‘”โ„Ž๐‘ก ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘‘๐‘’
๐ผ ๐‘‘๐‘œ๐‘›'๐‘ก ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘ก ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘ ๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘š ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ
๐‘Šโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘› ๐‘–๐‘ก'๐‘  ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘™๐‘‘ ๐ผ'๐‘‘ ๐‘™๐‘–๐‘˜๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘‘๐‘–๐‘’
Song by Moby

Piece ft. Enya, my Deadeye

23.10.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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