Hi, I’m Daryna Rudyk, a passionate children’s book illustrator with over 5 years of freelance experience. I love creating warm and emotional illustrations that help bring stories to life and capture the imagination of young readers. My style is versatile, ranging from watercolor to modern flat designs, so I can adapt to any project’s needs. I enjoy working closely with authors and publishers around the world, collaborating from the initial concept all the way to print-ready files. I’m reliable, communicative, and deadline-driven, always aiming to make illustrations that leave a lasting impression.…

Daryna Rudyk

Hi, I’m Daryna Rudyk, a passionate children’s book illustrator with over 5 years of freelance experience. I love creating warm and emotional illustrations that help bring stories to life and capture the imagination of young readers. My style is versatile, ranging from watercolor to modern flat designs, so I can adapt to any project’s needs. I enjoy working closely with authors and publishers around the world, collaborating from the initial concept all the way to print-ready files. I’m reliable, communicative, and deadline-driven, always aiming to make illustrations that leave a lasting impression.…

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Hi, I’m Daryna Rudyk, a passionate children’s book illustrator with over 5 years of freelance experience. I love creating warm and emotional illustrations that help bring stories to life and capture the imagination of young readers. My style is versatile, ranging from watercolor to modern flat designs, so I can adapt to any project’s needs.
I enjoy working closely with authors and publishers around the world, collaborating from the initial concept all the way to print-ready files. I’m reliable, communicative, and deadline-driven, always aiming to make illustrations that leave a lasting impression.

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Language

English
Advanced
Czech
Advanced
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Cooperated with clients through Fiverr and Behance platforms, successfully implementing more than 20 projects. Created illustrations for books and advertising materials, demonstrating versatility and client satisfaction.
Illustrator at Creative Agency Vintage Studio
March 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Created custom illustrations for agency clients including book covers, editorial artwork, infographics, and landing page visuals. Collaborated with writers, editors, and marketing teams to ensure visual consistency and brand alignment. Interpreted narrative briefs into detailed visual compositions, mainly for self-published authors and digital content creators. Produced high-quality digital illustrations using Adobe Photoshop and Procreate. Some artworks were featured in Amazon KDP publications and PDF-based digital releases.
Freelance Children’s Book Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Character design, storyboards, compositions, and illustrations for print and digital media. Collaborated independently and in teams with authors and editors. Worked on platforms such as Fiverr, Behance, and direct commissions.
Illustrator at Smart Little Bear (Self-published, Ukraine)
June 30, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Completed the visual design of a 15-page children’s book aimed at ages 3–5. Illustrated the main character, a humorous bear, in a child-friendly style. Worked closely with the author to achieve the right artistic expression using tools like Procreate and Adobe Photoshop.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator (Short-term Contract) at Local Brand
June 30, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Created packaging designs, illustrated banners, and promotional materials. Developed illustrations for the logo and brand identity.
Freelance Children’s Book Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Character design, storyboards, compositions, and illustrations for print and digital media. Worked independently and as part of teams collaborating with authors and editors. Active on platforms like Fiverr, Behance, and direct commissions.
Illustrator at "Smart Little Bear" (Self-published, Ukraine)
June 30, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Designed complete visuals for a 15-page children’s book for ages 3–5, including the main character - a humorous bear in a child-friendly style. Worked closely with the author to achieve the right artistic expression. Used tools such as Procreate and Adobe Photoshop.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator (Short-term Contract) at Local Brand
June 30, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Created packaging designs, illustrated banners, and promotional materials. Developed illustrations for the logo and brand identity.

Education

Bachelor of graphic design at Chernihiv college engineering and design
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
Graphic Design Specialist at Chernihiv Professional Engineering and Design College
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
Graphic Design at Chernihiv Polytechnic College of Engineering and Design
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
Graphic Design at Chernihiv Polytechnic College of Engineering and Design
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education, Other
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    paper The moon rabbit
    “The moon rabbit” is a fully illustrated children’s story that I brought to life through a soft and emotionally engaging visual style. For this project, I was responsible for developing the main character’s look and personality, crafting detailed scenes, and maintaining a cohesive visual tone throughout the entire book. The illustrations were digitally drawn using Procreate and refined in Adobe Photoshop. I focused on gentle colors, rounded forms, and expressive gestures to support the story’s tender and heartwarming mood. This project highlights my experience in visual storytelling, especially within the context of children’s literature, where atmosphere, clarity, and charm are key. childrensillustration kidlitartist procreateart digitalillustrator storybookart emotionaldesign characterfocused picturebook…
    paper Children book illustration
    “The Clever Little Bear” is a children’s book illustration project designed to visually support the storytelling through expressive, colorful, and engaging artwork. I created a full set of illustrations, including character design, scenic compositions, and narrative moments across multiple pages. My goal was to create a warm and playful visual style that resonates with young readers. The illustrations were hand-drawn digitally using Procreate and Adobe Photoshop, with a soft watercolor texture and vibrant color palette. This project showcases my ability to combine storytelling with illustration, adapt to the tone of children’s literature, and deliver consistent, high-quality artwork throughout a book. illustrator childrensbook characterdesign digitalart storybook procreate photoshop kidlit visualstorytelling…