About us

Dragonstorm Studios is a Canadian artist and propmaker based out of Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2013 by Valerie Gershman. Combining backgrounds in art and architecture, Valerie specializes in fantasy and science fiction, bringing her ideas to life through a variety of media. As well as being dedicated to constantly learning and developing her own skills, and Valerie is very supportive of fellow makers and enjoys fostering their own growth.

What We Do

Character Design

Lively concept art and character designs, drawn with love and with great attention to detail.

Environments

Evocative landscape concepts, spanning the gamut of fantasy and science fiction genres.

Creature Concepts

Dynamic personal characters and creature concept designs, brought to life in exciting scenes.

Illustration

Playful hand-drawn storybook illustrations, envisioned with a variety of traditional media.

Costume Design

Creative costumes and cosplays made for fun – and for spooking kids on Halloween!

Propwork & Masks

Unique props & masks for personal, film, & theatrical use, from orc tusks to cyberbeasts.

LARP-Safe Boffers

Battle-safe weapons and shields built for Live Action Roleplay. And battle potatoes too.

Sculptures

Handmade sculptures mounted on wood, minerals, even fossils. Creature design in 3D!