Artist Reply: Hi, No my dad used to tell me lots of stories as a kid, which got me into the whole fantasy world of elves, goblins, fairies, pixies etc, Then used to draw a lot as a kid, but then got arthritis in the hands, so took up digital art instead, and taught myself. Now I just think of it, see it in my head and create it. No books, just see it in my head, and make it.