Sophie Maliniak is a young illustrator, designer, and Orthodox Christian. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in illustration. Sophie works in cut paper collage, colored pencil, watercolor, and digital media. She is heavily influenced by her Orthodox Faith, and enjoys combining Byzantine iconography with her personal style. She is also committed to making illustrations for children. Aside from art, Sophie loves coffee, her dog, and riding the Subway at off-peak hours.