Tatyana is originally from North Carolina where she earned her BA in Art History from UNC- Chapel Hill. She became interested in illustrating children's books after working for several years in primary schools. She lived in Budapest, Hungary for a short time and her work is influenced by the artwork and illustration of Eastern Europe.

She left Hungary to study illustration at Central Saint Martin's College in London and the North East Wales College of Art and Design. Her work is created using printmaking techniques, often combined with collage and watercolour. She has illustrated a number of books for children including; Snobby Cat, An Run Mor, An Nollaig Sa Naigin, and the forthcoming, Where's Murphy?

Her artwork can also be seen at: www.myveryownpicture.com, www.arabica.ie, www.meathartsgroup.com and at www.illustratorsireland.com and is currently on display at the Smithfield Gallery in Dublin and the Rotunda Gallery in Navan.

Thank you very much to Atabey Sanchez-Haiman for all of her help setting up this website. Her work can be seen at www.mundoatabey.com