As a girl in my early 20's, I left my home in Siberia, Russia with the hope of finding new inspiration and opportunities in the United States. My desire to pursue artistry, however, didn't occur to me until many years later. One night I had an unusually vivid dream. I clearly saw myself painting and drawing with a skill I hadn't ever imagined - it was colorful and real. So much so, that as I woke up, I realized I was meant to live this vision as a reality. This was only the beginning of my journey to self realization and the literal dream of becoming an...more