I'm Marina Baldenkova, a multidisciplinary artist with a background in architectural engineering and the animation industry. I bridge technical precision and artistic styling to craft visuals that are both accurate and expressive. I specialize in world-building—from concept art to the development of detailed 3D scenes and high-end renders, delivering immersive environments for film, animation, and games.

Marina Baldenkova

I'm Marina Baldenkova, a multidisciplinary artist with a background in architectural engineering and the animation industry. I bridge technical precision and artistic styling to craft visuals that are both accurate and expressive. I specialize in world-building—from concept art to the development of detailed 3D scenes and high-end renders, delivering immersive environments for film, animation, and games.

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I’m Marina Baldenkova, a multidisciplinary artist with a background in architectural engineering and the animation industry. I bridge technical precision and artistic styling to craft visuals that are both accurate and expressive.

I specialize in world-building—from concept art to the development of detailed 3D scenes and high-end renders, delivering immersive environments for film, animation, and games.

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Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Stylized 3D Environment Artist / 3D Scene Artist at Toonbox
October 29, 2024 - Present
— Retopology and stylized 3D scenes based on provided concepts — Asset modeling and texturing — Collaboration with art direction and production team
3D Artist at ToonBox Studio
October 1, 2024 - Present
Retopology and stylized 3D scenes based on provided concepts; 2D Illustrator / Vector Illustrator. Create vector elements and backgrounds for animations.
Illustrator at Animation and book freelance projects
June 30, 2022 - June 17, 2025
Background Artist at ToonBox Studio
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Full background production process: BG layout, line works and coloring with Art Director.
BG Artist at Toonbox
June 30, 2021 - June 26, 2024
2D Illustrator \ Vector illustrator at Shutterstock
June 30, 2017 - Present
Creation of different vector concepts and illustrations Create vector elements and backgrounds for animations
Background Artist at Take My Muffin
June 1, 2017 - February 1, 2022
Full background production process: BG layout, line work and coloring with Art Director.
Creator / Copywriter at TUTKOVBUDKOV Creative Agency
March 1, 2017 - March 3, 2022
Creation of advertising video concepts Communicating and collaborating with Directors, Producers and Production staff Participation in the filming of advertising (S7 Airlines, A101 building company)

Education

Engineer\Architect at Volgograde State Architectural University
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2016
Specialist
Bachelor's Degree at Volgograd State University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Blender
June 30, 2022 - June 30, 2026
3d modeliing and texturising
Adobe Phhotoshop
June 30, 2014 - June 30, 2026
Adobe Illustrator
June 30, 2014 - June 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment