A Siberian native, Olessia was born in 1980 in a small village in communist Russia . Often original in thought, Olessia has always seen life from her very own and very unique perspective. She was formally trained and attended art school near her  home town, where she graduated with honors. set off on her adventures. Olessia is no stranger to hard work, as a result of this, she is a strong willed and determined individual. Her candid personality and passion for life, mixed with an extraordinary talent, is apparent in her painting. Her works exhibit an intense combination of color you can almost feel.