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I’m Asti Hardini, a children’s book illustrator and visual storyteller based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. With years of creative and teaching experience, I love translating written stories into warm, character-driven illustrations that help young readers feel understood and stay excited to learn. I’m also passionate about bringing lessons to life—especially in English—through interactive visual aids, storyboards, and classroom materials. My style is inspired by nature, folklore, and cross-cultural literature, and I enjoy collaborating with authors and educators to create engaging visuals that support early literacy and build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.…I’m Asti Hardini, a children’s book illustrator and visual storyteller based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. With years of creative and teaching experience, I love translating written stories into warm, character-driven illustrations that help young readers feel understood and stay excited to learn. I’m also passionate about bringing lessons to life—especially in English—through interactive visual aids, storyboards, and classroom materials. My style is inspired by nature, folklore, and cross-cultural literature, and I enjoy collaborating with authors and educators to create engaging visuals that support early literacy and build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

ASTI HARDINI

Children’s Book Illustrator, Book Illustrator, Illustrator, +1

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I’m Asti Hardini, a children’s book illustrator and visual storyteller based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. With years of creative and teaching experience, I love translating written stories into warm, character-driven illustrations that help young readers feel understood and stay excited to learn. I’m also passionate about bringing lessons to life—especially in English—through interactive visual aids, storyboards, and classroom materials. My style is inspired by nature, folklore, and cross-cultural literature, and I enjoy collaborating with authors and educators to create engaging visuals that support early literacy and build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.…I’m Asti Hardini, a children’s book illustrator and visual storyteller based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. With years of creative and teaching experience, I love translating written stories into warm, character-driven illustrations that help young readers feel understood and stay excited to learn. I’m also passionate about bringing lessons to life—especially in English—through interactive visual aids, storyboards, and classroom materials. My style is inspired by nature, folklore, and cross-cultural literature, and I enjoy collaborating with authors and educators to create engaging visuals that support early literacy and build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

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I’m Asti Hardini, a children’s book illustrator and visual storyteller based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. With years of creative and teaching experience, I love translating written stories into warm, character-driven illustrations that help young readers feel understood and stay excited to learn.

I’m also passionate about bringing lessons to life—especially in English—through interactive visual aids, storyboards, and classroom materials. My style is inspired by nature, folklore, and cross-cultural literature, and I enjoy collaborating with authors and educators to create engaging visuals that support early literacy and build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Indonesian

Fluent

Japanese

Beginner

Work Experience

English Teacher at SMPN 1 Patuk (State Junior High School 1 Patuk, Indonesia)

July 1, 2022 - June 1, 2026

Taught English language and communication skills to students aged 11–15, creating an active and supportive learning environment. Designed and implemented interactive lesson plans that shifted students from rote memorization to conversational English. Integrated creative storytelling, multimedia, and hand-drawn visual aids to explain grammar concepts and maintain engagement. Assessed student progress and provided personalized feedback to build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Children's Book Illustrator at Self-Employed

September 13, 2017 - Present

Children’s Book Illustrator at Freelance / Contract

January 1, 2017 - Present

Illustrate children’s books, educational materials, and character designs for young audiences. Apply insight into children’s visual psychology, interests, and engagement patterns to create vibrant, imaginative, and educational visual narratives. Collaborate with authors and educational publishers to translate stories into emotionally resonant illustrations. Also create classroom applications such as custom classroom decorations, flashcards, storyboards, and interactive worksheets that bring English lessons to life.