I’m Anya, an illustrator with a focus on folk motifs, naive art. I create expressive visual stories, reinterpreting traditional cultural codes through bold graphics, contrasting colors, and humor.My work ranges from character design and editorial illustrations to packaging and merchandise (especially merchandise). I’m looking to collaborate with design studios, publishers, and creative teams on projects where illustration plays a central role.

Problem Develop a series of illustrated postcards for a travel agency specializing in regional tourism. The postcards needed to promote the town of Kargopol by showcasing its famous traditional clay toys, making these historical folk artifacts appealing and memorable to modern tourists and travelers. Will be selling at the local hotel.Idea Reinterpret the traditional Kargopol clay toys through a modern, playful, and bold lens. Instead of realistic rendering, use flat shapes, thick black outlines, and vibrant contrasting backgrounds. A unifying decorative frame with cross-stitch motifs ties the series together, making them look like a cohesive collectible set.

Idea Depict stray dogs not as sad victims, but as vibrant, energetic characters with their own distinct personalities and chaotic lives. Use highly saturated, non-realistic colors (acid pink, vivid yellow, deep purple) and dynamic, comic-book-style brushstrokes. Incorporate urban elements—trash cans, littered bones, and walls plastered with «MISSING» posters—to build a rich, humorous narrative in each frame.