Welcome to my Portfolio

I came to the US as a high school exchange student from Russia in 1995. My skill and passion for art opened new opportunities for me to pursue a BFA degree with emphasis in Graphic Design at Arkansas State University. I graduated with a President's Scholar award in 2000 and immediately launched a career in design and illustration. Twenty years later, I am living my American dream and looking forward to the next exciting chapter of my life.

For the past 15 years, I served as a senior art director at CJRW, one of the largest and highly respected full service ad agencies in the mid-south. I created effective and award-winning communication materials across multiple platforms for clients ranging from tourism, government agencies and services, banking, education, healthcare, retail, to food and non-profit sectors. As the digital field became a prominent platform, I mastered digital advertising, social media promotion and website design generating positive results for our clients and repeat business for CJRW. Plus, I know how and when to utilize my special skills as an artist and illustrator to enhance the work for my clients, so they stand out from the crowd.

I am a practicing fine artist and children's books illustrator. I run my own design business called Two For Tea Design Studio. I also provide art instruction for people of all ages and abilities both privately and through organizations like the Arkansas Arts Center.

Giving back to the community is a personal reward. I began sharing my creativity and leadership skills with the PTA when my oldest daughter entered elementary school. I observed how diverse our school population was and started an international festival called Roberts World Fest. This popular free event gathers between 500-1,000 attendees annually, involves close to two hundred volunteers and celebrates the many nationalities represented at the school and the Central Arkansas community.

If you are looking for:

• a highly experienced and versatile senior art director/ creative director with original ideas
• an artist and illustrator of many styles and techniques
• a strategic thinker and creative leader
• a copywriter in a pinch
• a brand development specialist
• an ultimate team player
• a big idea creator who is able to take care of small details with equal enthusiasm
• a flexible new skills learner
• an experienced organizer and project planner
• a communication problem solver with a "Can Do" attitude
• a positive person with zen-like mindset and adaptability

Look no further. Give me a call today. 

I would love to join a team that is all about boundless creativity, exploring and experimenting with new ideas that captivate and fascinate our audience. If those ideas are intended to benefit the human race as a whole, sign me up!