Anastasiia Onikiienko

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I’m a visual artist and illustrator with a strong background in oil painting and academic drawing. I work across both traditional and digital media, using this mix to create expressive, story-driven illustrations.

About

I’m a visual artist and illustrator with a strong background in oil painting and academic drawing. I work across both traditional and digital media, using this mix to create expressive, story-driven illustrations.
I’m particularly passionate about storytelling, character development, and animation-inspired visuals. I enjoy experimenting with different techniques to create engaging imagery that evokes emotion and supports narrative, making my work well suited for children’s books and illustrated stories.
Alongside my illustration practice, I have experience as an art teacher, which has strengthened my ability to communicate ideas clearly and work thoughtfully through creative processes. I value collaboration and enjoy working closely with authors and clients to bring their ideas to life.
Available for children’s book illustration, character design, and narrative illustration projects.

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Other
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 6

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

  • Children’s Book Illustrator

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

  • Children’s Book Illustrator

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

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
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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

  • Children’s Book Illustrator

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!

  • Children’s Book Illustrator

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

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
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Work experience· 5 roles

Illustrator · GetYourBookIllustrationsJun 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

Creating digital illustrations for children's book projects, focusing on engaging and imaginative visuals that complement the storytelling.

Visual Artist · Self-employedFeb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

Offering freelance services in children's book illustration, animation backgrounds, and commissioned artworks. Known for a versatile approach and creative problem-solving.

Manager in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport · DOT. Contemporary Art GallerySep 2021 – Dec 2021 · 4 mos

Assisted in the sale of paintings and installation of exhibitions for visitors, enhancing their experience in the gallery.

Freelance Illustrator · GetYourBookIllustration / GetYourBookJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Art Teacher · PaintPeople - Painting companySep 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

Education· 5

Bachelor's degree, Painting · High School of Fine Arts in Bratislava2017 – 2021
Associate's degree, Graphic design · Specialized school of Art in Ukraine2013 – 2017
Associate's degree · Specialized school of Art in Ukraine2013 – 2017
Bachelor's degree · High School of Fine Arts in Bratislava2017 – 2021

Certifications and awards

Upwork Skill Certification - Illustration2024
Adobe Photoshop Provider: Campster2024
Business English Provider: Campster2024

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