I am an illustrator, tattoo artist, musician, podcast host, cat mom, plant carer, tea drinker, pizza lover, introvert, immigrant, vegan, feminist and nature lover from Helsinki, Finland.

I was born in a small city in the north of Russia, where I spent cold and dark winters of my childhood knitting, drawing and playing music. Having spent my early adult life getting an education and trying to find a job in a field I did not see myself in, I finally decided to go back to where I started: making things with my hands and being creative. When I made my first hand-bound book I decided that I would make creativity my job no matter how long it takes me.

Fast forward seven years or so and I have tried it all: I‘ve made hand-bound books, designed stationery and jewelry, started a podcast and a local drawing club. I learned to draw and paint and started making custom art for clients. In 2020 I started learning to tattoo at a local tattoo studio and putting my art on people’s skin for them to keep forever has become one of the most fulfilling things I have ever done.

I am constantly curious, always trying new things and developing my skills. Learning is one of my greatest passions in life.