Elven Creation

Aly, also known as Skateelf, is an artist with a diverse background in entertainment and fine arts. She first started painting at a young age and found herself painting back drops, murals, and props for theater in college. Spending the 2010s in the bustling film, theater, and music scenes of Los Angeles, Aly honed her skills in various creative fields. She worked as a scenic painter and set/prop builder in film and theater, contributing her talents to iconic theme parks such as Disneyland and Universal Studios, including notable projects as Disney Castle, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Beyond painting, Aly possesses a diverse skillset encompassing sculpting, molding/casting, FX makeup, prosthetics, resin work, and replica design. Her inspiration is drawn from a lifelong fascination with history, architecture, mythology, folklore, philosophy, comics, horror movies, fantasy books, and various forms of gaming, ranging from MMOs like Everquest and WoW to Dungeons & Dragons. Also shout out to JRR Tolkien, RA Salvatore, Rick Baker, Luis Royo, Dan Koe, and Marcus Aurelius.

In recent years, after moving to North Carolina, Aly has immersed herself in the world of leather working, crafting sheaths for NorseForged's blades. Leather has quickly become a favored medium, allowing for the creation of unique and functional pieces. Aly's creations are driven by a desire to share her passion and empower others to feel more connected to the fantasy characters they envision. This passion extends to her involvement in the NorseForged Gatherings, where Aly and the team work to transform the MMORPG experience into a vibrant, real-life event.