Svitlana Gavryshchuk graduated from The Art School in Odessa, Ukraine specialising in design and has a master's degree in easel painting from the National Art Academy in Kiev. While still a student she worked with several charitable organizations including helping refugee children from the occupied territories cope with their war experiences. Following this, Svitlana is a co-author on a therapeutic colouring book for children who have experienced a traumatic event. Svitlana’s works have sold at charity auctions and enjoy wide recognition.