Lyvanska Anna

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I’m a book illustrator and character designer focused on visual storytelling.

About

I’m a book illustrator and character designer focused on visual storytelling. I create expressive characters, atmospheric environments, and carefully composed scenes that bring stories to life, with experience ranging from playful children’s illustration to young adult fantasy.

I enjoy developing visual concepts from initial sketches and character exploration through to finished book spreads, covers, and endpapers. I’m open to freelance collaborations and long-term publishing projects, and I bring experience working across different styles and formats.

  • Joined November 2026

Languages

  • UkrainianFluent
  • EnglishIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Agriculture & Mining

Projects · 9

Childhood Memories — Postcards for My Brother

A series of three illustrated postcards I created as a gift for my brother, each one based on a real memory from our childhood: climbing the orange tree together, lying on the bed and dreaming at night, and our living-room "concerts" with a microphone and a big old boombox. I wanted every card to capture the feeling of those moments: carefree summers, silly games and the closeness between a sister and a little brother. I chose warm, playful colours and simple, expressive characters to keep the mood light and nostalgic. Personal project, Procreate. Suitable for: children's books, picture books, greeting cards, family and everyday-life stories.

  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2
Caraval — The Magical Isle

A landscape of the magical island at sunset: towers, roses, festival garlands and a girl falling through the sky. A study of environment and atmosphere for a fairy-tale world. Personal fan illustration, Procreate. Suitable for: book covers, world-building, background art.

  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2
Caraval — The Fountain

A romantic scene in a courtyard full of wisteria and roses. I worked on a soft, dreamy pink palette and a frame of flowers that leads the eye to the couple. Personal fan illustration, Procreate. Suitable for: romance and YA covers, book interiors.

  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2
Caraval — Inside the Tent

A moody scene inside a candlelit tent full of cards, carpets and fairy lights. I wanted the viewer to feel like they're stepping in, so the frame opens from the point of view of the heroine. Personal fan illustration, Procreate. Suitable for: YA fiction, book interiors.

  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2
Six Crimson Cranes — The Soup (Comic Page)

A three-panel comic page showing Shiori, hiding under her disguise, cooking soup in the castle kitchen. A test of sequential storytelling: one small moment told through close-ups and changing angles. Personal fan illustration, Procreate. Suitable for: comics, graphic novels, illustrated chapter books.

  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2
Six Crimson Cranes — Reflection by the Lake

Shiori uses her hidden magic by the lake under a blossoming cherry tree, while the water reveals the dragon's true form. I wanted to play with the idea of reflection — what we see on the surface and what is hidden beneath. Personal fan illustration, Procreate. Suitable for: book illustration, fantasy editions, covers.

  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2
Six Crimson Cranes — The Serpent Queen

A character illustration of the stepmother queen from Six Crimson Cranes, surrounded by her snakes. I focused on a cold, mysterious look and a bold, contrasting color palette to show her power and danger. Personal fan illustration, Procreate. Suitable for: book covers, YA fantasy, character design.

  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2
Snow White — Forest Scene

A fairy-tale illustration of Snow White running through the dark, enchanted forest after escaping the castle. I wanted to capture the mix of fear and wonder in this moment — the forest feels mysterious and a little scary, but full of magic at the same time. Part of my Snow White series, which also includes character design for the Evil Queen. Digital illustration, Procreate. Suitable for: children's books, fairy-tale editions, book covers.

  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2
Snow White — Evil Queen

Illustratios inspired by the Snow White fairy tale. Character design and full scenes, Procreate.

  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2

Work experience

Illustrator · La Familia (restaurant chain)Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 · 6 mos

Created illustrations for a family restaurant chain: kids' menus, aprons, jam packaging and wall art. Developed a friendly, child-oriented visual style and prepared all artwork for print.

Freelance Illustrator · Self-employedDec 2024 – Present · 2 yrs

Children's book and fairy-tale illustration, character design and commercial illustration for brands. Working in Procreate.

Education

Digital illustration training · Anna Lomakina2023 – 2026

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