enchantee maria (Maria Pozdnyakova) is an artist who is very enthusiastic about children's book illustration and animal drawings. Her approach mostly focuses on whimsical characters, bright colors and crayon textures in illustration.

She strives to create valuable work that will impact how children learn about
the world around. Working for educational projects is important to Maria
and she would gratefully accept any offer on that. She deeply appreciates respect, equality and inclusivity in her creative practice.

Maria has worked with clients all over the world, including Russia, USA, Ukraine, Belarus and Canada. Her clients are EKSMO, Clever, Phoneix Premier, Peshkom Books, Alpina, Mahaon, One Price Coffee, Bauman University, Tretyakov Gallery and other individual clients.

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education

clients

Russian State Universiry named after A.N. Kosygin BA Fine Art
University of Herfordshire BA Illustration (1 Year)
British Higher School of Art and Design BA Illustration

exhibitions

2024 - Vinzavod, U Contemporary. WE DRAW: A collective exhibition of illustrations.
2024 - Artplay Design Center, British Graduate School of Design. Degree Show 2024.
2024 - “ВЫПУСК'24”, Parking Gallery, Zaryadye Park.
2025 - International Festival of Book Illustration BERRYWATER