Shyama Golden?s first love has always been drawing, but her training in graphic design has been a major influence on her art. Fashion illustration has been her hobby since childhood and people are her favorite subject. After years of working in the publishing and interactive design industries, she started her own firm and now works for clients of all sizes, from Fortune 500 to startups. Her work strives to reward the viewer who looks closely with an unexpected layer of detail or humor. She works in a variety of media, often combining pencil and paper drawings with new media. Her illustrations have appeared in nationally recognized magazines across the country.