I was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan. When I was 17, I moved to the United States as a Future Leader Exchange Program finalist where I spent 7 years. I received a degree from the University of Akron, OH in Public Relations and Organizational Communications. Painting has always been my passion and a way to express myself. With the exception of a high school art class, I have no professional training. I paint whatever comes to my mind. I'm very much inspired by fairy tales and children's stories. I was a permanent artist in Red Light Gallery in Akron, OH in 2011. Soon after, I moved to South Korea where I lived for almost two years. Now I am back on the crossroads picking a new destination in life... Meanwhile, I keep painting...
