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I am a self-taught artist from Kazakhstan with no background in arts. I started drawing as a hobby in 2013 and learned everything by myself. I was interested in mixed-media arts and one of my favorite methods of creating artwork is cutting real tree leaves.

Usually, it takes up to 6 hours for one leaf cutout. I've spent days and nights upgrading my skills. There was a time where I literally slept for 3-4 hours a day. But I can say with confidence that all my efforts were not in vain. Since that time, my work has gone viral throughout the internet and last year, I had a chance to work with Nickelodeon and Disney. I cut popular characters for Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. and they used my photos on their social media accounts. Disney asked me to create something extraordinary for Maleficent 2 and Frozen 2 for their marketing campaign.

More info: Instagram

I decided to share my story to show people that anything is possible. It is tough to start, but when you love something, despite all challenges, keep trying and keep dreaming and it will come true.

My story is not a manual on how to learn drawing with different materials. This is a story about how it is important to do what you love! Only in those moments can you really achieve something wonderful as a result.

The best way towards success is to start to believe in yourself.

If you want to see my previous posts, click here, here, and here.

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Little Prince On Tulip Tree Leaf

Little Prince On Tulip Tree Leaf

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Bad Boys For Life

Bad Boys For Life

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Mary
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! Love the details on this one. That the rest of the leaf is transparent but not cut out, makes it even more impressive

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Flamingos In Kobeituz Lake, Kazakhstan

Flamingos In Kobeituz Lake, Kazakhstan

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Anna And Elsa

Anna And Elsa

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I Decided To Make This Work Of Wall-E And Eve Connecting London And Astana During My Business Trip To Show How Much I Miss My Wife

I Decided To Make This Work Of Wall-E And Eve Connecting London And Astana During My Business Trip To Show How Much I Miss My Wife

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Just An Ordinary Day As A Father - Despicable Me

Just An Ordinary Day As A Father - Despicable Me

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Mary
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be higher up! The expression in Hermione's face is amazing!

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New Reality - We All Should Wear Masks

New Reality - We All Should Wear Masks

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We Cannot Imagine London Without Harry Potter

We Cannot Imagine London Without Harry Potter

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Doctors' Appreciation

Doctors' Appreciation

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Mermaid

Mermaid

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Zoe Snyder
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The whole picture just gives off this sort of underwater lo-fi vibe for me.

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Pink Panther In Kobeituz Lake, Kazakhstan

Pink Panther In Kobeituz Lake, Kazakhstan

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Keep Breathing

Keep Breathing

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Government And People

Government And People

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