Hi, I'm Anastasia, a young 14-years-old NFT artist who is passionate about art. Drawing has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. I dedicate 5-6 hours every day to creating art, expressing myself through various mediums such as digital art, paints, watercolors, markers, and pencils
My artistic journey began at a very young age. At just six years old, I was already producing an impressive number of artworks — my mom would tell you that I drew around 70 pieces per day!
Drawing became second nature to me, and I found myself sketching everywhere I went: at home, at school, art courses, and even on the streets
I actively participated in art competitions and had the privilege of winning several awards. Additionally, I held solo exhibitions to showcase my creations
Several memorable experiences took place when I was nine years old.
One such occasion was when I was asked to create an artwork on the spot in front of my entire school. With confidence, I sketched a lion, showcasing my artistic abilities in front of an audience. It was a significant moment for a nine-year-old, don't you think?
Moreover, I had the privilege of witnessing the impact of my art on a broader scale. The first artwork was sold at a charitable auction, and it fetched an impressive sum of $200. The proceeds from that sale were dedicated to supporting children in need, contributing to a cause I deeply care about. Additionally, I had another artwork sold, with the entire amount generously donated to help the koalas in Australia.
These experiences not only heightened my passion and belief in the transformative power of art but also solidified my commitment to utilizing my artistic skills to create positive change in the world
When I was 10 years old, I started my own YouTube channel, where I recorded videos about everything related to creativity - drawing, sculpture, etc. And then one day I made a video in which I told how to make a dream board. I drew my dreams and then made a dream board out of them. At that time, I had two main dreams - to get a dog and learn how to draw on a graphics tablet. Guess what happened next? My grandparents watched this video, came to me and in February 2020 surprised me by giving me an iPad.
Procreate appeared in my life, and happiness became real!
I decided to figure out the buttons on my own, at that time I didn't watch any video tutorials because I wanted to figure it out on my own. Two weeks later, I was already drawing animations like crazy. And that's how my digital art adventure really began!
I don't have an ordinary family - my family and I have moved five times in my life. It wasn't easy for me to change my home so often, especially when it came to finding permanent art classes. But I love drawing so much that I devote 5-6 hours to drawing every day, watch video tutorials on YouTube, study works of art, etc. I can say with confidence that I am a self-taught digital artist, no one taught me how to draw in Procreate on an iPad
When I turned 11, I made a significant, important decision decided to solely rely on my imagination for drawing. No using other artworks, no tracing. When you are a young girl and see so many beautiful artworks for example in Pinterest, Instagram, there is a very strong desire to redraw them, or even trace. But I think this is a way to nothing
In 2021, my dad introduced me to the concept of NFT and explained that it could be a way for me to create value in the world. He told me about how I could use it to connect with people from all over the world, learn, express myself, and help others.This idea sparked my interest, and I became fascinated by the possibilities offered by Web 3. At the age of 12, I decided to create a collection of Soapy Dogs. My love for dogs was strong, and I dreamed of adopting a Golden Retriever. However, due to my constantly moving family, I couldn't have a dog. So my love for dogs lives in my art.
On February 24th, I presented my collection of Soapy Dogs. Can you believe that within a week or two, FlowerGirls became my very first collector? I was over the moon, and I made my first donation to help animals
In March 2022, FlowerGirls invited me to be a featured artist for Drawing Inspirations. I got to draw the amazing Marie Curie, and my artwork was minted by over 22,000 holders
Then I released the Soapy Dog LTD collection, which sold out super quickly!
In June 2022, the collection Soapy Dog NYC was released and it's also almost sold out.
At the moment, I've sold 56 SoapyDogs, and part of the proceeds have gone to organizations and individuals that help animals in need
In June 2022, at the age of 12,
I was selected as one of 150 artists from more than 2500 to be featured at NFT NYC 2022 and my artwork was showcased at Time Square!
It has been an incredible start of journey showcasing my artworks at various exhibitions around the world. To date, my artworks has been exhibited in more than 10 different countries and over 20 exhibitions. Check out some of them here: Exhibitions & Awards
In June 2022, I began working on my generative collection called Soapy Dad. This project has been a labor of love, with over 240 unique traits carefully drawn by me. Overcoming many technical challenges, I successfully launched Soapy Dad in August 2022.
I'm proud that I made everything by myself — imagined the character and conception, drew all the layers and traits, found the platform for generating the collection, and tackled all technical issues.
Soapy Dad is a delightful project that revolves around a busy and loving dad and his playful kids. It celebrates the importance of family and the joy of spending quality time with children. The collection aims to inspire adults to prioritize and cherish these moments. In conjunction with the launch, I created a series of educational videos detailing the process of creating a generative collection
In the fall of 2022, I started getting serious about drawing people in my own unique way. It was a big deal for me because I wanted my art to express all the stuff I was feeling and thinking about. But when my online art teacher saw I was moving from drawing animals to people, she wasn't exactly thrilled. She told me, "If you don't know how to draw people, just don't do it." Her words hit me hard. How could I learn if I didn't try, right? So, I decided to keep going.
And it was worth it! One of my first drawings of a girl, done in my style, got selected for NFT NYC 2023
Photo by my dear friends Butch and Kelsy McCartney
2023 was a year full of significant milestones for me. I continued to explore my passion for portraying people through art in my own style, collaborated with talented artists, participated in various projects, and made an impact through charitable efforts and collecting works from other artists.
Here are some highlights of the year:
- Acceptance into SuperRare, Moxie Gallery, with featuring my artwork on the main page of SuperRare and selling my first artwork on SuperRare.
- Showcasing my artworks in the US, China, Indonesia, Japan, Romania, Brazil, South Korea, and Belgium. Check it here
- Speaking publicly for the first time, I was invited to share insights at the Cryptalk crypto conference in Bali.
- Active participation in X spaces, becoming a consistent co-host and host of the Night Cap space with @Chazwesley99.
- Being honored with the selection as a Booster Artist for Vitruveo.
- Attending an educational program on dynamic NFTs at The Innovation Laboratory, presented by HUG Studios in partnership with Transient Labs.
- Collaborating with Little Steps Matters to support dogs in Bali.
- Visiting NFT Bali, where my artwork was exhibited, and attending parties, connecting with numerous inspiring individuals.
- Creating and selling my first custom artwork.
- Crafting iLLusion. Art Trilogy — an NFT series depicting personal growth through art, with evolving narrative. Notably, the main artwork of this trilogy sparked the first-ever bid war on Foundation.
- Collaborating with remarkable artists in the space.
- Participating in Squibblets collecion - a collaboration between The Squibbles and 5 young artists.
- Being a part of The Rainbow Arcade - World on Foundation, where 10 editions of my artwork were sold out in just 10 days.
- Exploring AI technology to create digital versions of my hand-drawn pieces, subsequently airdropping them to collectors of my original artworks.
- Being selected for Artpacks Supernova drop.
- Creating and selling my artworks on prominent marketplaces such as Foundation, KnownOrigin, Zora, Layerr, and Objkt.
Photo with the co-founder of The Collective Solution - NFT Bali @tyinlife
By the end of 2023, I had a great experience - my artwork, 'Blossoming Motion', was showcased in Time Square, alongside other 21 artists who were selected to create artworks as a booster tokens for the Vitruveo. It was an amazing opportunity for me to showcase my artwork and I felt like a dream had come true. The founder @techbubble and Creator Council Lead @FerCaggianoArt are building a great project Vitruveo, and I'm really honored and grateful to be part of it.
The year 2024 began, and by April, I had already collaborated with six artists from all over the world. Through these collaborations, we successfully created and sold out a total of 29 artworks, encompassing both editions and unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Check the artworks here
In March of 2024, two remarkable events unfolded.
Firstly, my artwork iLLusion. Art Trilogy was prominently showcased in Times Square as part of the Women in Tech exhibition.
Secondly, an absolutely mind-blowing occurrence transpired: iLLusion. Art Trilogy was selected as one of seven artworks from over 700 submissions to be featured in Australia. Throughout the entire month, it graced more than 300 screens, marking a momentous achievement for me and in its exposure and recognition.
April began with thrilling news for me as three of my artworks were showcased in New York City. 'BEAUTY' was featured at NFT NYC 2024, 'Through The Lens of Love' graced the One Love Art Exhibition, and 'Pink Attitude', a collaborative artwork with @Sivasomething, was proudly displayed at the NON NFT NYC event. Check it here
To be continued...