Russian-American Artist. Historical Fashion Enthusiast. Hot Tea Drinker. Happy Little Stress Ball.

I am a UX Designer, illustrator, and comic artist. I graduated from SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) with a BFA, majoring in sequential art with a minor in storyboarding, in 2019. I am currently working towards a UX Design certificate from the University of California Berkeley. I am proficient in multiple programs including Miro, Sketch, Figma, Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, and Adobe products. I have taught art classes for various groups, coached a swim team, and freelanced as a graphic designer for local groups and larger businesses.

I have been drawing since I was a kid. I grew up watching Russian and American animated movies and tv shows. I was inspired by their stories and often created stories based on those films and productions. Since then, I’ve decided to pursue the career of visual storytelling. My biggest influences on my work are animation, Isabelle Melançon, Ben Caldwell, Rhettaro Bloom, and Alphonse Mucha.

When I’m not drawing, I’m going out with friends, listening to music, watching movies and tv shows, playing video games, and obsessing over historical fashion.

Best way to contact me is through my email, skurkalova20@gmail.com. You can reach me through the “contact” tab on the main navigation bar. Feel free to look through my portfolio by clicking the link here.