Marina Fedotova was born in Moscow City, Russia, where she is still living and working today as a professional illustrator. She describes her art as “full of kindness and witty humor.” Marina, who was classically trained as a watercolorist, loves adding minute details such as the knit on a woolen scarf or a fluttering butterfly overhead. She is inspired by the puppeteers who make their own dolls and perform locally to her. She, like them, loves to bring her creations to life.