It's time to share my story and my journey.
Hello, everyone! Many know me as LilliVibe, or perhaps as BXB.STD. My real name is Anastasia.
I started my path in the design field at the age of 16, essentially a nobody, especially in my country. I taught myself everything because, at that time, my family and I had little money. Like a sponge, I absorbed knowledge, and people quickly began to notice me, earning quite decent money at the age of 16.
I didn't get into university for web design. I was shamefully expelled from four art schools because I was a child who didn't want to draw the same thing 30 times. As they kicked me out, they shouted that I would never become an artist. That moment changed my life.
I enrolled in a technical university for programming, even though I didn't know a single line of code and had no understanding of how to build a program's logic. For four years, I studied diligently, freelancing at night.
After university, I realized that I had learned everything possible in 2D design. I was a versatile designer, but I got bored. I needed to move forward.
Then I remembered how I used to drool over the works of 3D artists. I doubted myself; I thought I couldn't do it. Now it's funny, but back then, taking that step forward was terrifying.I started learning again, quickly grasping the concepts. Now you'll understand why it was fate to end up in a technical university. Using my programming knowledge, I could reach places where ordinary artists couldn't. I produced work after work, each one newer and cooler.
I had exhibitions, my works were on big screens. After exhibitions, I sent letters to my former teachers with photos: "Thank you for not believing."
However, I burned out quickly, and depression hit. Alongside this, my father died , and I underwent a complex surgery. I was shattered.
One day I decided everything needed to change. I wanted to create art that conveyed joy, happiness, and emotions charged with positivity. That's when Lilli appeared. At first, Lilli was different, but I found her uniqueness: a seductive black color, my addiction to Mickey Mouse, and my vibrant emotions like a rainbow.Lilli has become a part of my life. Every morning, I wake up with a smile, knowing that Lily will bring a smile not only to me but to others as well.
If you ask me who the girl is in all the pieces—it's my soul and my mood. Lilli's references are created from my photos, so you'll often find similarities with me.
My path wasn't easy, and it's not over yet. I'll keep moving forward because, damn it, I love this rainbow🌈
