She Joined Our D&D Game as a Teen — Now She’s the Artist Behind Art of Character

Ava started playing Dungeons & Dragons in high school — first discovering the game, then joining our adult D&D group online during the pandemic. What began as a seat at the table became something much bigger. In this episode of Art of Character, Ava shares her D&D origin story, from her earliest characters to her favorite campaigns, what she values in different Dungeon Masters, and how roleplaying games helped shape her creative voice. We talk about character inspiration, storytelling, online vs in-person play, and the way D&D intersects with art and imagination. Ava is an art student with aspirations of working professionally in character art, digital media, or video games — and she’s also the artist behind the Art of Character logo and channel banners. This conversation explores how creativity, community, and tabletop roleplaying can grow together over time. Whether you’re a longtime player, a creative looking for inspiration, or someone curious about how people find their way into D&D, this is a thoughtful, honest look at one player’s journey from the table to the art. Check out Ava's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCYE6q_yjq7CZ3rzN3s3FlEg Get Ava's Art here - https://linktr.ee/spiderleamer #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #DNDCommunity #ArtOfCharacter #DnDPodcast #DnDInterview #DnDOriginStory #DnDArtist #TabletopRPG #RoleplayingGames #DnDStory #CharacterArt #GameArt #DnDCreators #DnDPlayers #DnDRoleplay #TabletopGaming #LocalGameStore #DnDLife #creativejourney Hit that like button! Tell us what you like or disliked in the comments. Share with friends! Social https://discord.gg/AAxCv9jGWz Support the Channel Here https://www.patreon.com/c/ArtOfCharacter Merch Store https://space-rambler-productions-shop.fourthwall.com Stranger Things D&D Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufAqKH_haJ9WrTl7CfOn8JriJrnjsk2- The Deck of Many Things Unboxing – Is the D&D 5e Boxed Set Worth the Hype? | Art of Character Ep21 https://youtu.be/VqT6DKj15KU Best D&D Starter Set Yet? Heroes of the Borderlands Unboxing & Review | Art of Character Ep#12 https://youtu.be/y1SUCm2ypW0 D&D Product Reviews Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufAqKH_haJ-E-_lSHv7ONYFzeR2o-IrO D&D Unboxings - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufAqKH_haJ-U2RYfz-0OpOTkBogIa13G How To DM Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufAqKH_haJ_m3bsntA--CEva92-NurXd Learn D&D Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufAqKH_haJ9WA5wP3apNFq5KG8xMX40Q D&D Backstories Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufAqKH_haJ_dWnmal7821Bqj2iw_r6j7 D&D Player Origin Stories Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufAqKH_haJ8-4ADo_aswq0v5MrO-vBMz D&D Dice Playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufAqKH_haJ9Ntf8k2yGcj9Pf4GzBD6K7 Guest Roleplaying Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufAqKH_haJ_wO4ZbnaeiBVvCqJMkL7hA D&D Characters Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufAqKH_haJ9A4k6yfrTvu9kDuunhjlX7 Video and Audio Equipment I use. If you like any of my sound or video work, here’s what I use. Pretty simple overall setup. Let me know if you have any questions. These are my Amazon Affiliate Links Sony ZVe10ii Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/44q4xTu Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E (402965) Black -https://amzn.to/4q7VTBh Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E | Mount Lens/APS-C Format -https://amzn.to/4qdDWl7 OWC Atlas Pro 256GB SDXC UHS-II V60 Media Card - https://amzn.to/3KPp3Gz Zoom P8 Soundboard - https://amzn.to/4pC3MPH Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/44WQuoC Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones - https://amzn.to/4iV159n Rode ps1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/44UBTKo Pyle Heavy Duty Microphone Stand-Height Adjustable PMKS56 - https://amzn.to/4iRpXyI SmallRig 35"/90cm Softbox LA-O90 Quick Release Octagon Soft Box for Bowens Mount – COB - https://amzn.to/4rWJRww Aputure Amaran COB 60X S LED Video Light Bowens Mount,33,300 lux @1m Bi-Color 2700-6500k Photography Studio Lighting - https://amzn.to/4aUZu1c