Thirty-something Beijing-based Russian illustrator Liuba Vladimirova loves to catch the sunrise in all its colorful magnificence from a high-rise rooftop or saunter through the hutongs, Beijing’s zigzag network of traditional alleyways. The combination of these modern and traditional Beijing flavors serves as the source of her inspiration, propelling her to continuously record the city’s hustle and bustle with her brushstrokes.
Widely known by her art brand Liuba Draws, she has been living in Beijing for more than 11 years now. Her watercolor paintings starring Beijing’s scenery and residents have even generated byproducts like postcards, key rings and canvas bags, popular among both the capital’s Chinese and expat residents. She also published her new book,, last November.
