Ela Smietanka

Ela Smietanka, a Polish illustrator, began drawing as a child and later graduated from the Faculty of Graphics at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. Now a freelancer, she lives in Krakow with her husband, two sons, and their cat, Zuzia. Ela combines pencils, paints, and Photoshop in her work, continually exploring new digital techniques. She enjoys cycling to energetic music and listening to audiobooks while working. If not an illustrator, she would be a dancer.