I’m Marina but you can call me Ina. 

I’m an artist who brings stories to life in the moment. My journey hasn’t been linear—after earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in computer science, I spent years in a different world. But at 35, I chose to follow a quieter calling—the one that wanted to create, to draw, and to tell stories for my children.

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Today, I am an illustrator and storyteller, having completed my first children’s book and currently just finished my second master’s degree in illustration. This is just the beginning of a larger vision: to create stories that extend beyond the page and become immersive experiences.

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My work blends storytelling with robotics, art, and music. In my workshops, children design their own characters, build imaginative worlds, and bring their ideas to life through movement, light, and code. Technology becomes a canvas, and creativity becomes something they can see, touch, and explore.

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In my world, stories don't just exist -  they come alive.