Sketchbook

The Ukraine-born illustrated reveals her love of depicting the female body and her signature fiery red hair

Illustrator Olga Andriyenko reveals her love of depicting the female body, and fiery red hair.

“I love sketching female bodies – the most enjoyable forms to draw or paint”

Heavy metal rockstar

“Heavy Metal Rockstar was the topic of a 30-minute speed painting group, and I love metal! So I drew this crazy rocker chick. I always have a brush pen filled with red ink with me, so I can paint some fiery red hair anytime!”

girrrrls

“As you can see, I love sketching female bodies – they’re the most enjoyable forms to draw or paint. To compensate for staying in my comfort zone I try to incorporate more gestures and body language in my art to improve it. The stars and moon and long hair shapes are inspired by Art Nouveau and the

works of Alfonse Mucha.”