I'm Brittany McDonald, an author and illustrator bringing stories to life through words and art. I create memorable characters, strange creatures, and fantastical worlds inspired by fantasy, folklore, gothic imagination, and the endless possibilities of what if?
From strange creatures lurking in the woods to fantastical characters and worlds waiting to be explored, my illustration work focuses on storytelling through character, atmosphere, and imaginaton.
Every illustration begins with a story, and every story creates a world waiting to be seen.
Author of The Horrors of Alchemy
Brittany McDonald is the author of The Horrors of Alchemy, a dark fantasy adventure filled with mystery, unforgettable characters, and a growing sense of dread.
Inspired by her lifelong love of Dungeons & Dragons and fantasy storytelling, Brittany creates worlds where adventure and danger are never far apart.
When she's not writing, she works as a freelance illustrator, bringing characters, creatures, and fantastical worlds to life through art.
The Horrors of Alchemy
When a quiet town falls victim to a series of mysterious attacks, a young woman joins a band of adventurers to uncover the truth. Their search leads them toward forgotten knowledge, dangerous alchemy, and dark forces hiding beneath the surface.
Adventure. Mystery. Alchemy. And horrors best left forgotten.
Brittany McDonald is the author of The Horrors of Alchemy, a dark fantasy adventure filled with mystery, unforgettable characters, and a growing sense of dread.
Inspired by her lifelong love of Dungeons & Dragons and fantasy storytelling, Brittany creates worlds where adventure and danger are never far apart.
When she's not writing, she works as a freelance illustrator, bringing characters, creatures, and fantastical worlds to life through art.
The Horrors of Alchemy
When a quiet town falls victim to a series of mysterious attacks, a young woman joins a band of adventurers to uncover the truth. Their search leads them toward forgotten knowledge, dangerous alchemy, and dark forces hiding beneath the surface.
Adventure. Mystery. Alchemy. And horrors best left forgotten.
The World Behind the Work
She Doesn’t Just Create Pictures. She Creates Worlds.
Every story begins somewhere. Sometimes with a character, a strange creature, or an unfamiliar place.
Brittany McDonald is drawn to the unusual corners of imagination, where fantasy meets folklore, beauty feels eerie, and even the strangest creatures have stories to tell. Through her writing and illustrations, she explores fantastical worlds, gothic imagery, forgotten places, and characters with stories waiting to be uncovered. Her goal is to spark curiosity and invite others to imagine what lies beyond the page.
From Words to Images
Writing and illustration are two ways Brittany brings her imagination to life. Through words, she develops characters, explores emotions, and builds immersive worlds. Through art, she uses expression, atmosphere, composition, and detail to tell stories visually.
Her creative process often moves between the two. A sketch might inspire a character, a character might spark a story, or a written scene might lead to an illustration. She lets each medium shape the other, allowing ideas to grow into something she hadn't originally imagined.
Worlds Worth Exploring
At the heart of Brittany's work is a love of discovery. She's fascinated by hidden histories, unusual characters, forgotten ruins, and monsters lurking in the shadows. She wants to create more than something to read or admire. She strives to create worlds that feel alive, stories that linger, and images that leave people wondering what happens next.
Whether readers have found her through her writing or her illustrations, they're welcome in her little corner of imagination. There's always another story to uncover, another creature to discover, and another world waiting just beyond the page.