I am an illustrator skilled in traditional, digital and AI-assisted illustration. My background in arts helps me create anatomically correct illustrations, using perspective, correct shading, and more. Extensive knowledge of art history makes it easy for me to depict architecture and clothing of different countries and epochs. I have been a Top-Rated freelancer on Upwork for over 8 years, specializing in freehand illustration across various mediums including watercolor, ink, and digital tools. Formerly, I worked as a Casino Marketing Manager and lead designer in Belarus.…

Hanna Tamsalu-Orlova

I am an illustrator skilled in traditional, digital and AI-assisted illustration. My background in arts helps me create anatomically correct illustrations, using perspective, correct shading, and more. Extensive knowledge of art history makes it easy for me to depict architecture and clothing of different countries and epochs. I have been a Top-Rated freelancer on Upwork for over 8 years, specializing in freehand illustration across various mediums including watercolor, ink, and digital tools. Formerly, I worked as a Casino Marketing Manager and lead designer in Belarus.…

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I am an illustrator skilled in traditional, digital and AI-assisted illustration. My background in arts helps me create anatomically correct illustrations, using perspective, correct shading, and more. Extensive knowledge of art history makes it easy for me to depict architecture and clothing of different countries and epochs. I have been a Top-Rated freelancer on Upwork for over 8 years, specializing in freehand illustration across various mediums including watercolor, ink, and digital tools. Formerly, I worked as a Casino Marketing Manager and lead designer in Belarus.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Belarusian
Fluent
Estonian
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Illustrator at Upwork
March 11, 2016 - Present
Creating illustrations in traditional mediums, digitally and AI-assisted
Marketing Manager at Flamingo Slot Club
October 14, 2014 - October 15, 2015
Responsible for the marketing collateral and online presence
Executive Casino Host at Norwegian Cruise Line
March 5, 2006 - April 14, 2001
Responsible for the players program
Lead designer at Studio Créatif
August 7, 2003 - March 1, 2006
Creating designs, presenting to the clients and supervising a team of 3 designers
Designer at Studio Créatif
July 17, 2002 - August 7, 2003
Creating brochures, logos, calendars, etc for corporate clients
Freelance Illustrator at Upwork.com
January 1, 2015 - Present
Worked as a Top-Rated freelancer specializing in freehand illustration using traditional and digital mediums, book illustration, architectural, technical, and scientific illustration, watercolor, vintage posters, and ink graphics. Maintained high client satisfaction and extensive portfolio on Upwork for over 8 years.
Casino Marketing Manager / Freelancer and Microstock Illustrator at Shipboard Casinos (Various)
December 31, 2015 - August 22, 2025
Responsible for creating casino promotional materials and managing casino marketing activities in a multicultural environment. Managed communication, scheduling, and deadlines flexibly while freelancing as a microstock illustrator creating submissions to various stock sites.
Lead Designer at Studio Créatif, Minsk, Belarus
December 31, 2006 - August 22, 2025
Supervised design department, liaised with clients, developed briefs for designers, managed project approvals and ensured timely print production. Acted as a link between management and designers, enhancing department efficiency and project quality.
Designer at Studio Créatif, Minsk, Belarus
December 31, 2003 - August 22, 2025
Developed projects from client briefs, created logos and corporate identities, designed business cards, brochures, and calendars adhering to corporate identity charts. Prepared projects for print and web development.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Belarusian State University
September 1, 2000 - June 12, 2005
Design faculty with emphasis on Conceptual Design, studied Coloristic, Composition, Drawing, Project Graphics, Computer Designer Software
Designer at Belarusian State University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Designer at European Humanities University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Applied art and design at Minsk Art Lyceum
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Secondary Education with Enhanced Art program at Minsk Secondary School with Enhanced Art program
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction
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