📚 🎨 📷 Writer, illustrator, artist and photographer

Author of 20+ books for children and adults.

Educator with more than 20 years of experience, translator, speaker and researcher.

My academic work focuses on education, linguistics and children’s literature, and includes scholarly articles and a research monograph.

I write books, paint, illustrate and photograph the places I travel through. Travel, mountaineering and rock climbing are also part of my life — and often become a source of new stories, paintings and photographs.

I take part in literary, educational and cultural projects, bringing together writing, art, research and education.

🐾 Animals have always been an important part of my life. I care deeply about animal welfare and have been involved in rescuing animals in need.

🌎 Svetlosophy is where I share reflections on literature and art, education and culture, childhood, creativity, travel, nature and the human experience.

My books, original artwork, fine art prints and selected photographic prints are available for purchase. If something speaks to you, feel free to get in touch.

☕ If you enjoy what I create, you can support my work with a cup of coffee. It helps new stories, books, research, paintings, photographs and creative ideas find their way into the world.