A children’s book about a raccoon offering garbage nutrition classes - hilarious and humorous, with an illustration on every page, see samples at https://www.twine.net/signin
- Illustrator
Dina Belaia
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 projects
Hi, I’m Dina Belaia, a graphic artist with over a decade of experience blending modern digital techniques with traditional visual art.
About
Hi, I’m Dina Belaia, a graphic artist with over a decade of experience blending modern digital techniques with traditional visual art.
Based in Toronto, I enjoy working on murals, book illustrations - children’s and colouring, packaging, and art posters, collaborating closely with clients to bring their ideas to life. Check out my portfolio at belaia.com.
- Joined October 2025
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Government
- Professional Services
- Consumer Goods
- Retail
- Non-Profit Organization
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Other
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Projects · 2
An adult colouring book with emotional and complicated illustrations to colour. See samples at https://www.twine.net/signin
- Book Illustrator
- Graphic Designer
Work experience· 5 roles
Self-employed Graphic Designer / Independent Contractor · Self-employedJan 2009 – Present · 17 yrs 11 mos
Provided graphic design, illustration, and branding services for diverse clients. Notable projects include mural work for the City of Toronto (Outside of the Box), identity package for Valiant (Amazon store), posters and promotional materials for the Federation of Canadian Artists, the ArtFull colouring book (41 illustrations), children’s book illustrations, branding and show materials for KittyPrivy, logos for Annelaine Production, Digital Legacy Institute, and Managed Analytic Services, and various gallery and portrait commissions.
Senior Designer · Nyman InkJan 2008 – Oct 2025 · 17 yrs 10 mos
Returned as a senior designer; contributed to information design projects, magazines, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, and corporate identity; managed pre-press production, retouching, color correction, and layout workflows; collaborated with clients and printers to ensure accuracy and deadlines.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator · Orchard InternationalNov 2007 – Jan 2008 · 3 mos
Developer of creative gifts and promotional items; designed/illustrated gift and cosmetic packaging, decorations, and patterns; produced mock-ups for product packaging and presentations.
Graphic Designer · Electronic Palette Inc.Dec 2003 – Sep 2003
Designer · Nyman InkJan 1999 – Sep 2002 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Education
Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Graphic Design) · York University2030 – 2025
Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Graphic Design Department) · York University2030 – 2025
Honour Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Graphic Design Department) · York University2030 – 2025
Honour Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Graphic Design Department) · York University2030 – 2025
Certifications and awards
Graphic Design2030 – 2025
Pre-press Production2030 – 2025
Traditional Visual Art2030 – 2025
Honour Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Graphic Design Department)2030 – 2025
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