Hi, and welcome! My name is Anastasia. I am a Russian-born, Toronto-based artist. I first moved all by myself when I was 17, from the other side of the world to the evergreen Vancouver, BC - to study civil engineering, no less. Following various ventures and discoveries along the way, here I am now: continuing to learn about myself and the world around, while fulfilling my childhood dream of becoming a professional artist.

My work is usually described as magic realism; vibrant, dreamlike, emotional, telling stories with a focus on the characters. Create, Explore, Love are the key values behind it. Having worked in construction management and advertising, healthcare and eventually full-time art, I have been inspired by many wonderful people on this journey, and strive to bring an equally strong work ethic and skillset to my creative career.

I love making illustrations and fine art, creating murals and portrait commissions, as well as painting live at events. My work has been featured by the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Infected by Art, Beautiful Bizarre Art Magazine, StreetARToronto, and others. For updates on my upcoming shows, check below or visit my social media. If you have any other questions or enquiries into a project you don't see listed here, contact me at art@anastasiaeve.com and let's bring more colour into this world together!

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B. 1991 Samara, Russia. Based in Toronto, Canada (Vancouver 2009-16)

Represented by the Westmount Gallery in Toronto


Current/Upcoming Events

July 13, 2024 - Festival of India Toronto live art show, Centre Island


Select Exhibitions (refer here for a list of mural projects and live shows)

2023 StART at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair: online and in-person at the Nathan Phillips Square

2022 Evening Showcase at the Illuxcon IX, Reading

2021 "Double 12" Group Show at the Westmount Gallery, Toronto

2021 Kensington Market Art Fair, curated by the Samara Contemporary Gallery, Toronto

2021 Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Show, Collingwood

2021 Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) Open Online Juried Exhibition

2020 Colours of the World group show, Twist Gallery, Toronto

2019 Limitless online exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists

2019 The Hot Rods and Hogs Show, SuperWonder Gallery, Toronto

2019 The F.A.M. Festival, Toronto

2018 The Million Dollar Poster Show, SuperWonder Gallery, Toronto

2018 Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles 56, LA


Press and Recognitions

2022 and 2024 "Infected by Art" publication feature

2023 SmArt School Art Prize - Honorable Mention by Eric Skillman

2021  SmArt School Art Prize - 1st Runner Up by Shelly Bond


Education

2013 Bachelor of Applied Science, University of British Columbia

2008 Honours Diploma of Fine Art, Samara Municipal Art School #1

Select art courses from Central Saint Martins (London, UK), Studio West (Toronto), smArt school and Galia Zinko (online)

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