Ruslana Lubenets and the Joys of Home

👩‍💻 Illustrating the Joys of Everyday Life: Ruslana Vasiukova’s Creative Journey

Ruslana Vasiukova, a talented illustrator from Kyiv, Ukraine, finds inspiration in the simple pleasures of home life. Since 2015, she has been capturing the charm of everyday moments in her stunning collections of lifestyle quotes, home interiors, fashion, decor elements, and nature, all rendered in earthy tones. Despite the current challenges she faces due to the conflict in Ukraine, Ruslana continues to create and share her work with the world.

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✔ What Inspires Your Art?

Ruslana draws inspiration from her daily life and new hobbies. For example, moving to a new apartment and doing repairs inspired her to create a series on interior design. Last year, her interest in seasonality led her to create a collection of seasonal checklists.

📚 What is Your Daily Process Like?

Ruslana is a fan of planning and starts each day by writing a detailed to-do list. She aims to draw for four to five hours a day but also enjoys lazy days. She believes in not being too hard on herself and cherishing unscheduled weekends.

⚙️ Who Buys Your Art from Creative Market?

Most often, Ruslana’s illustrations are used for stickers or stationery goods. She recalls seeing her work on a motivational poster at a dog agility class and receiving photos from a customer who used her illustrations to create a kid’s dollhouse.

💼 Do You Have Any Other Jobs Besides Making Art?

No, Ruslana’s focus is on her art. However, she enjoys rearranging furniture and changing up the interiors of her home regularly.

💫 Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?

In five years, Ruslana envisions herself living in a cozy house near the forest, where she can draw inspiration from nature. She dreams of a quiet, slow-paced life and hopes to return home to Kyiv soon.

🤝 Sustaining the Spirit

Despite the challenges she faces, Ruslana continues to work on her latest collection and remains hopeful about the future. She appreciates the support from around the world and looks forward to sharing more of her work with her followers on Instagram.

Ruslana’s story is just one example of the incredible talent and resilience of Ukrainian creatives. As part of our commitment to support Ukrainian artists, Creative Market is contributing to the International Rescue Committee to provide emergency aid to refugees. Visit our campaign page to browse and support Ukrainian creators today.

FAQs

How long has Ruslana been creating and selling her illustrations on Creative Market?

Ruslana began publishing her illustrations on Creative Market in 2015, showcasing her talent for capturing the joys of everyday life through earthy-toned collections.

What inspires Ruslana’s artwork and how does she approach her creative process?

Ruslana draws inspiration from events in her life and new hobbies. For instance, her interest in interior design sparked a series on home interiors after moving to a new apartment. She starts each day by writing a detailed to-do list and aims to draw for four to five hours, though she also values lazy days and unscheduled weekends.

How does Ruslana use her affiliate relationship to succeed as a shop owner?

Despite being a shop owner, Ruslana primarily promotes the work of others, especially typeface creators, through affiliate marketing on Creative Market. She has found success in earning more through affiliate commissions than through her own shop’s sales, showcasing the potential of affiliate marketing for shop owners.

I’m a ‘to-do list girl.’ I love planning, and at the beginning of each day, I write down a detailed list of what I want to do that day. These days, I really miss my routine life. As for work, I always try to draw for four to five hours a day, but there are days when I’m lazy. And that’s normal. I never beat myself up for it, and I just try to enjoy an unscheduled weekend.

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Authored by: [Niamh]

This collaborative research-driven exploration required [1] day of dedication and [2 to 3] hours of meticulous crafting.

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