I am a Russian-American artist, currently based in Atlanta, GA, USA. My love of drawing and painting began the first time I held a crayon as a child. I worked with oil paint on canvas for eight years and studied for a year to be a fine painting restorer, but I’ve always felt like children’s book illustration is everything my heart and soul crave.

I wish every kid on the planet could have all the books that they want, because books soften our hearts and teach us kindness and empathy. Books help to direct us through life and hear our heart’s call. Thus, my mission as an illustrator is to be that connecting bridge between a child and a book —even more— between a child and a parent.

In 2023, I had an opportunity to work with Orange Hat Publisher on the book '‘Tiki Tholley Reads Her Reflection” by E. Ballay. I illustrated 32 pages in total and learned so much from the process!

I look forward to creating and exploring even more!