Linley Barba is a freelance illustrator who creates fantasy and historical fiction illustrations aimed at a middle-grade to young adult audience. She is passionate about making maquettes, collecting costumes, and searching for the perfect reference photo. Linley has a BA in classics and an MFA in fine art, and currently lives in gorgeous, green WA. When she’s not drawing or sculpting, she spends her time gaming with her husband, working in her garden, playing tabletop games with friends, or dangling shoelaces for her two Siberian kittens.