Anastasia started her creative career at the age of four, as soon as she got a sketch pad and colored pencils. Her parents encouraged her hobby, which eventually became her profession. Anastasia studied at the Lyceum of Arts, after which she entered university to study painting and art education, graduating with honors. Since her second year of university, she has split her work hours between her own artwork, and teaching the next generation of artists. Anastasia is inspired by music, nature, books and films. All her hobbies are creative and/or active - in addition to painting portraits, Anastasia enjoys guitar, yoga and swimming.