A graduate of the California Institute of Arts, Bulgarian-born Eliza now lives in San Francisco where she created much of the art on these pages. She produces effortless movement with her sketched lines and animation-influenced dynamic touches. Well-known for her sensitive portraits and figures of women and children, Eliza’s style is distinctive and rich in detail. In addition to a gallery filled with a mix of old favorites, new creations, and bespoke commissions for this book, you will be invited into Eliza’s spellbinding world. Enter her studio to discover her workspace and favorite tools; explore key techniques in step-by-step workshops that help capture some of the exceptional, dynamic movement that infuses her work.