Maria KuchynskayaMaria Kuchynskaya lives in Belarus. Her innate sense of creativity followed her from childhood to her Art & Design studies at the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. Maria's passion for painting with watercolours, inspired at a young age by her other, led her to embrace a now fruitful career as a children's book illustrator. To date, she has contributed her delicate work to over 15 books. Her love of nature and animals transpires through the pages along with an authentic sense of warmth and kindness. Maria's repertoire of joyful characters and exquisite sceneries continues to expand whenever she takes hold of her paintbrush. Read More Read Less