About

Originally from the Sakha Republic, I am a digital artist and illustrator now based in France. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, I spent a significant part of my career as an Art Director before fully dedicating myself to illustration and personal projects in 2019.

My work specializes in compelling visual storytelling, character design, and frame-by-frame animation. I have had the privilege of collaborating with global brands including Adobe, Apple, Forbes, GQ, L’Oréal, Samsung, and McDonald’s, bringing their concepts to life through distinctive visual language.

Since minting my first NFT in 2021, I have actively explored digital art and new media, exhibiting my work in Paris, New York, and Montreal.

Currently, I am open to collaborations with brands, publishers, and agencies worldwide. My long-term aspiration is to publish illustrated books and create animated films featuring my original characters.

When I’m not drawing, you can find me birdwatching, brewing coffee, or traveling.

social networks

Instagram
Twitter (X)
Behance
Youtube
TikTok
LinkedIn

languages

Sakha
Russian
French
English

Exhibitions

Le Goût et l’Arôme — Paris, 2024
Suburbs Gallery — Montreal, 2024
Van Der Plas, Bueno Gallery — New York, 2023
Crypto Portal Gallery — Prague, 2022

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