Hello!
My name is Sasha Afanasyeva, and I’m an artist.
I draw, create handmade dolls, work with illustration, and love making things with character and soul. My art is a world of animals, plants, ornaments, and tiny details — where foxes, birds, bears, and cats live, each with their own mood and story.
I make original dolls from textile and plywood — from the first sketch to the final touch, everything is done by me. Each doll is one of a kind.
Since 2013, I’ve been taking part in exhibitions in Tula, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and even Tokyo. My dolls live in private collections all over the world — from Japan and the U.S. to Europe and, of course, across Russia.
Alongside dollmaking, illustration is a big part of my creative life. It’s my way of telling stories without using words.
I create custom portraits in my own style, illustrate postcards, clothing, souvenirs, and take part in both personal and collaborative projects. For many years, I’ve been designing souvenir products for different cities — drawing postcards, magnets, prints, and even articulated paper dolls in traditional folk costumes.
It’s important to me that every illustration carries a feeling — something authentic, warm, a little bit magical, and full of life.
My favorite materials to work with are watercolor, colored pencils, acrylics, and digital tools like Procreate.
I’m open to custom orders and collaborations.
Currently, I live in Serbia, and my work finds new homes all around the world.
If you’re looking for something special — warm, heartfelt, and full of character — I’ll be happy to create it for you.
