Hello and welcome 
My name is Julia Vasileva, I live in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, and draw both traditionally and digitally.

I have a degree in literature, and I’m still fascinated that I get to–well–make books! Alongside children’s books, I love working on all kinds of creative projects, from greeting cards and posters to public art.
Books are my sanctuary. I grew up in a house filled with them, devouring their pages from a very early age. To this day, I begin and end each day with a book. 
After immigrating to Canada in 2014, I pursued several different career paths before eventually finding my way into art and publishing. In my heart, I carry a stained-glass-like combination of places, countries, and people, all of which influence the way I create.
In Louise Glück's poem "Nostos," she says, "We look at the world once, in childhood. The rest is memory." I often reflect on this line in my life and work, trying not to forget how I saw the world as a kid.
I love being out in nature as much as I love drawing and reading, and you’ll often see elements of the natural world in my artwork. If not in my studio, you can find me hiking in the mountains, walking by the ocean, or out in the open water swimming.
Residing on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, I am grateful for the opportunity to live, learn, and create in the abundance of these lands and waters. I hold deep respect for the Coast Salish peoples' enduring stewardship and cultural heritage on these lands.
Awards and nominations:
Canada Council for the Arts, Research and Creation Grant, 2025
LEWIS & LOU – SCBWI Don Freeman Grant winner, 2024
LEWIS & LOU – Key Colors competition finalist, 2024
SELECTED CLIENTS:
Clavis, Owlkids Books, Orca Book Publishers

Photo credit: Dayna Szyndrowski

I am a member of The Illustration Department and SCBWI.
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