- About the Artist -

Tiina Purin (1985) has been drawing since she could hold a pencil. During sophmore year in highschool, in an attempt to take her hobby a little more seriously she began posting artwork on-line. Around this time Tiina had been introduced to the "Anthropomorphic Animal" genre as well as it's surrounding community, and it quickly became her main motivation. "I've always loved drawing animals (and acting like one), so it was a natural progression."

Graduating in Spring of 2008 from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, with a Bachelors of Science in Illustration,Tiina was awarded 'Best print Portfolio.' While attending college she placed in various school sponsored gallery shows, sold artwork at conventions and worked freelance for private art collectors and professional clients alike. Originally an Animation student, until two years into the program, when the Illustration department was founded. 2D art being her original love, she jumped into it as soon as possible.

While attending school Tiina met the man of her dreams, whom she currently resides with in South Florida with their two deaf ferrets, Bruce & Waffle. Currently, Tiina is working on building up her portfolio in hopes of finding a job in book illustration.

Magazines & Newspapers

- Prehistoric Times: Issues 58, 59, 60 & 62. Interviewed in issue 66.
- Sun Sentinal Article April 25, 2008

Published Collections

- Aether D' Animaux
- Masters of Fantasy 07
- Imagine 2006

Group Portfolios

- Bestiary, the Shuffling (Card Deck): Serval - Nine of Clubs
- Wild Cats of the World (Card Deck): Chinese Desert Cat
- Celtic Portfolio
- Corvid Portfolio