★ Received education in the field of information design at the Polytechnic University

★ Graduated from the Saint Petersburg Art and Industry Academy named after A.L. Stieglitz

★ Studied for several years with Azat Nurgaleev in the Figure Pro course and continues to improve qualifications on various online courses

★ Works as a freelance concept artist

Did you always dream of becoming an artist?

Yes, being an artist has been my dream all my life, although I changed directions in my career many times. As a child, for example, I copied Moomins from the books by Tove Jansson.

What do you get inspired by?

I draw inspiration from various sources — from comics to modern art. I've tried different styles and directions.

What do you think is the most important thing in drawing?

A solid foundation is needed in any direction — good command of drawing.