Featured Artist: RuslanAxenov

RuslanAxenov’s futuristic world comes to life in the edgy streaks and bold textures of his breathtaking designs. Even in this dystopian future filled with strange robots and zombie inhabitants, RuslanAxenov has artfully created a home for endearing creatures like the “Little Star Robot” who proudly soars across the sky, or the “Unicorn Robot” who finds beauty and joy in the barren world around it. Although RuslanAxenov’s universe is self-described as “post-apocalyptic” his audience will not be able to resist seeing the warmth and tenderness in this world.

RuslanAxenov is a 32-year-old artist living in the town of Domodedovo near the capital of Moscow, Russia. He studied graphic design and has been pursuing a career as a freelance artist since earlier this year. He shares, “I enjoy drawing robots and science fiction with acrylic, oil, ink, and digital illustrations.” He considers his “universe with robots” as his biggest achievement because he is able to create an entire world with his imagination. He says, “it's a way of life, meditation, and the freedom to create whatever I want.” Ruslan admits that his design style can be varied but that “it is united by the post-apocalyptic universe I’ve created.” His textured designs encourage a sense of the rough gritty futuristic world that is central to his unique theme.

Ruslan feels lucky that “inspiration comes naturally to me” and he reveals that he does not struggle with creative blocks. Nonetheless, he confesses that drawing is “my favorite thing” and if others “draw every day what you like […] it will not become a routine.” His endless inspiration stems from the feeling that drawing still brings him complete joy. He continues to draw every day and has one of his robots tattooed on his wrist to keep him motivated.