I am an illustrator specializing in children's editorial projects. My artistic training inspires me to combine color and emotion in digital illustrations that tell stories and engage young readers. This portfolio showcases a range of styles, from precise, detailed illustrations to freer, painterly creations, including published spreads for picture books and ongoing freelance work.…

Anastasiia Onikienko

Twine
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I am an illustrator specializing in children's editorial projects. My artistic training inspires me to combine color and emotion in digital illustrations that tell stories and engage young readers. This portfolio showcases a range of styles, from precise, detailed illustrations to freer, painterly creations, including published spreads for picture books and ongoing freelance work.…

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I am an illustrator specializing in children’s editorial projects. My artistic training inspires me to combine color and emotion in digital illustrations that tell stories and engage young readers.

This portfolio showcases a range of styles, from precise, detailed illustrations to freer, painterly creations, including published spreads for picture books and ongoing freelance work.

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Language

English
Advanced
Slovak
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at GetYourBookIllustration / GetYourBook
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance illustrator focusing on children's editorial projects. Created cover illustrations, spreads, and interior artwork for picture books and editorials. Notable published works from 2021-2024 and a 2025 picture book spread.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Painting at High School of Fine Arts in Bratislava
September 1, 2017 - July 15, 2021
Associate's degree, Graphic design at Specialized school of Art in Ukraine
August 31, 2013 - July 1, 2017

Qualifications

Upwork Skill Certification - Illustration
February 2, 2024
Adobe Photoshop Provider: Campster
January 2, 2024
Business English Provider: Campster
January 2, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 The Ultimate Writing Challenge For Kids Book
    The Ultimate Writing Challenge For Kids Book: Creative Story Starters Activity Book with 30 Challenging Daily Writing Prompts. I have created line art illustrations for every story starts. https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator…
    uniE621 Eddi the Yeti
    It is a story about a little Yeti who can not sleep because he keeps imagining monsters in his room. We tried to make the character to be big but at the same time a cute child. The same is related to the monsters they should be not so scary for little kids. illustrator…
    uniE621 Vincent, Joanie and Wally the Whale
    Design development of a children's book with illustrations and visualization of characters. An important aspect of the project was to bring the story to life and show it in illustrations, as well as to transfer the meaning. Working with references and actual locations -Search for colors illustrator illustrator…
    uniE621 Skin Love
    This time it was a great small story about a little girl and her exploration of our wonderful world. Where every single animal, bird, and human is beautiful just the way they are. “Skin Love” is a heart-warming book about self-love and self-empowerment. This project is bringing important points to life and it was a good pleasure for me to create colorful, soft, and joyful illustrations. I am sharing some of my favorite illustrations of the project, which give us the feeling of differences between the living creatures there. But at the same time shows how much this world is wonderful and balanced. illustrator…
    uniE621 “Gracie’s Big, Fun Weekend”
    The title of the book makes it pretty clear what it's about. Loving parents dedicated this picture book to their little daughter. It describes her weekend and the things she saw and did. For example, she visited the animals at the zoo, splashed on the beach, and even went to the aquarium. That's lovely!…
    uniE621 Tom and his pet Gum
    The night in the park alone. This children's book is about a little boy, Tom, and his pet. They had fun together until the boy lost the pet in the park. Tom has to go through the fact of losing his friends, but the story ended well. The story is small, but the friendship is big. illustrator…