Meet Oxana Balke, Creator of LIZERFLY

Hey there!

I’m Oxana Balke—an oil artist, author, illustrator, adventurer, and lifelong animal lover.

I’m the author and illustrator of six published children’s books, along with a coloring book, with many more stories and creative ideas waiting to come to life.

These days, I’m lucky to call the South of France home, where the beauty of nature, colorful villages, Mediterranean light, and everyday adventures constantly inspire my art and storytelling.

When I’m not writing or illustrating children’s books, you’ll often find me standing at my easel, working with oils, exploring a new place, photographing nature and animals, or dreaming up my next creative project.

LIZERFLY is my happy place—a creative brand born from my love of art, animals, storytelling, and beautiful things. It’s where I bring together my artwork, colorful home décor, unique accessories, and the books I write and illustrate.

My creativity started long before I became an artist. As a child, I was always making something—sewing clothes for dolls, inventing little treasures, or turning old shoe soles into pretend telephones (true story!). That imagination never left me. It simply grew into something bigger, brighter, and more colorful.

Today, whether I’m creating an oil painting, illustrating a children’s book, or developing a new idea for LIZERFLY, I try to fill each creation with color, curiosity, imagination, and a sense of adventure.

Welcome to LIZERFLY—where creativity runs wild, animals are always welcome, and imagination has no limits.

I’m so happy to have you here and excited to share my art, books, adventures, and life in the South of France with you!