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This story began as an idea about a journey inside a child’s imagination. It also reflects my experience of immigration and processing difficult emotions through art and work.
During a difficult time, a little girl starts drawing to distract herself. She and her toy horse soon step into her artwork, traveling through a world of magical, amusing, and weird creatures from her imagination. Along the way, they come face-to-face with a dragon. This story celebrates the joy of drawing and how creativity helps us face and overcome our worst fears.
I focus on telling stories and expressing emotion through visuals. I believe images can speak deeply to children, making this contest the perfect place to share my wordless story.
Natalia Yaskina is a New York area illustrator and picture book maker. Originally from Russia, she studied illustration and book design in Moscow and has illustrated over 10 books worldwide. Her work has been featured at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava. She enjoys sketching, traveling and spending time with her three kids.