My career began as a child psychologist, but during a six-year expat adventure with my family, I rediscovered my long-neglected passion for drawing and painting. That creative revival, combined with my deep affinity for children and their inner world, led me to my current work as a children’s illustrator. I create illustrations for children's books, puzzles, toys, greeting cards and occasionally birth announcements, and custom artwork.

I worked for a while in a children’s bookstore, where I was able to closely follow developments in the publishing world and found daily inspiration in the work of many talented illustrators. 

My illustration work is driven by a desire to connect and create a sense of recognition around different experiences and emotions. I love using rich textures, warm colors, and subtle details to evoke a mood that captures the viewer’s attention. My creative process starts with pencil sketches on paper, which I then develop digitally using Photoshop or Procreate. Before going digital, I mostly worked with watercolor, colored pencils, and soft pastels.