Draw curious. Draw imperfect. Hey there, I'm Anya! Originally hailing from a charming little corner of Bavaria known as Garmisch-Partenkirchen, I landed in the Land of the Long White Cloud, Christchurch, New Zealand, back in 2015. I'm all about the whimsy in life - fairy tales, folk tales, animals, and mythology. If it's got a good story behind it, I'm hooked. When I'm not busy conjuring up art, you can find me walking the great outdoors, nose-deep in a good book (preferably a fantasy one, of course), or crafting the next amigurumi or sculpture. I’ve been painting commissions for a lot of happy clients since 2016, mainly realistic pet pastel portraits of furry family members. Right now, I'm knee-deep in a series of oil paintings that I can't wait to share with you via social media.