Xenia was born in Hamburg, Germany. She currently lives in Berlin sharing an apartment with two rather eccentric, yet lovable cats.

So far this is what she has done:

• 1996 Foundation Course Chelsea College of Art and Design, London, UK
• 2004 Bachelor of Fine Arts Academy of Art University, San Francisco, USA
• 2005 Illustration Academy, Sarasota, USA
• 2008 Master of Fine Arts Academy of Art University, San Francisco, USA
• Society of Illustrator’s student competition, New York 2001
• Society of Illustrator’s West 44, 46, Los Angeles
• Show case in Berlin, Germany