мшкш

angel and self

soft pastel on paper

‘to the roots’

i want my bed to feel like moss

water lily blankets

and pillows made of tree crowns

mishka

swift

from ‘Nevelichki’ series

soft pastels, charcoal and graphite pencil on cardboard

Невелички/Nevelichki

a series of illustrations representing birds as girls

In Russian conversational speech ''ptichka-nevelichka" means "a little bird" or "a bird that is not big." 

In the context of folklore, children's songs, and poems, it might not only refer to a bird, but also serve as a metaphor for something deeper, such as fragility or vulnerability.

soft pastels, black and graphite pencils on paper

The orange sun rolled down the hills,

A pink sheen sparkled here and there.

"I want to catch the warmth,

I'll chase the sunset, without a care!"

A draft blew through, so wild and free,

Bringing childhood to me.

oil pastels on old paper

That evening they managed to brew some tea. The handful of leaves that the bear had saved for a special occasion was enough for exactly two cups. They were fortunate to find some candles in the old house, for this meant they could have a real festive tea party.

Though it was dark and cold outside, in that house, around the round wooden table, a miracle took place...

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