Barabash SviatoslavIllustrator Barabash Sviatoslav was born in Kovel, Ukraine, and discovered his passion for drawing at sixteen. He trained at Odessa Art College and the National Academy of Painting in Kyiv, completing fourteen years of study. A member of the Union ofArtists of Ukraine, he has exhibited widely. Inspired by his grandfather, Alexander Manelyuk, a graphic designer, Sviatoslav's work combines traditional painting with digital art to create vibrant, textured illustrations. For Miracle on the Mountain: An Appalachian Christmas, he captured the story's warmth and timeless mountain spirit. Read More Read Less