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Raphael Ter-Stepanov

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Comic Artist & Illustrator with a strong focus on visual storytelling, character design, and sequential art.

About

Comic Artist & Illustrator with a strong focus on visual storytelling, character design, and sequential art.

I work on original comics, graphic novels, and narrative-driven illustrations, combining dynamic composition, expressive characters, and cinematic framing.

Experienced in both independent projects and long-form storytelling. Open to remote freelance collaborations with studios, publishers, and individual creators.

  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • ArmenianFluent
  • RussianFluent
  • EnglishIntermediate

Projects · 19

Work experience· 4 roles

Illustrator / Artist · sechenov.comJun 2018 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Worked as an illustrator on digital and editorial projects while freelancing for international publishers. Responsibilities included: • Creating illustrations for online and editorial content • Visual concept development • Adapting artwork to project requirements and brand guidelines

Freelance Comic Artist & Illustrator · Self-Employed / FreelanceDec 2016 – Present · 10 yrs

Working as a freelance comic artist and illustrator on published projects for major international and domestic publishers, including DC Comics, Bubble Comics, Visionary, and Outland Entertainment. Responsibilities include: • Creating sequential art for comic books and graphic novels • Visual storytelling and page composition • Character design and visual development • Storyboards for film, animation, and game cinematics • Collaboration with writers, editors, and art directors

Assistant Architect · MMS CompanyNov 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

Worked as an assistant architect, supporting architectural and visual design tasks. Responsibilities included: • Assisting with architectural and visual design • Preparing visual materials and layouts • Developing strong skills in composition, structure, and spatial thinking

Animation Artist · Studio ParovozFeb 2014 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Education

Film & Animation Artist Storyboard Director · Higher Education — Film & Animation2012 – 2016

Professional education in film and animation with a focus on storyboarding, visual storytelling, directing, and cinematic composition.

Art Teacher · Higher Education — Fine Arts & Pedagogy2008 – 2011

Academic training in fine arts, drawing, composition, and art education.

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