Hello! :)

My name is Ljiljana and I am a self-taught illustrator based in Serbia.

Drawing animals and animal-like creatures is my thing. My style is gentle and playful. Drawing makes my soul sing, it is my place of serenity. It also teaches me to trust the process and embrace the journey, although I tend to be a slow learner at times ;)

When I was a kid, my world pretty much revolved around animals and drawing. However, at one point in my life I got the impression that I need to choose between these two in order to live a decent life. So, I decided art career was not for me and chose veterinary medicine instead. And it felt right for a while. However, by the end of my PhD studies i became painfully aware of the lack of joy in my work and realized how far I drifted from my true self. So, I started drawing again… and I felt at home.

I’m currently working as an university professor but my wild goal is to switch to being a full-time illustrator. Not only do I see it as my journey of personal development, but I also want to set an example for my daughter how taking care of yourself, listening to your inner voice, and doing what makes sense to YOU (i.e. living your authentic self) leads to living an abundant life.