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Hi, I’m Vlad Rutkovskiy, a 2D artist and concept designer from Kazakhstan, working remotely on Upwork. I create character and creature concepts, illustrations, and fantasy artworks for tabletop and indie games, focusing on storytelling and visual clarity. I work across styles, from stylized cartoon to semi-realistic rendering, adapting to project needs. I’m dedicated to delivering polished, expressive designs with attention to anatomy, lighting, and atmosphere that help bring games and worlds to life.…Hi, I’m Vlad Rutkovskiy, a 2D artist and concept designer from Kazakhstan, working remotely on Upwork. I create character and creature concepts, illustrations, and fantasy artworks for tabletop and indie games, focusing on storytelling and visual clarity. I work across styles, from stylized cartoon to semi-realistic rendering, adapting to project needs. I’m dedicated to delivering polished, expressive designs with attention to anatomy, lighting, and atmosphere that help bring games and worlds to life.

Vlad Rutkovskiy

Artist, Concept Artist, Character Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Vlad Rutkovskiy, a 2D artist and concept designer from Kazakhstan, working remotely on Upwork. I create character and creature concepts, illustrations, and fantasy artworks for tabletop and indie games, focusing on storytelling and visual clarity. I work across styles, from stylized cartoon to semi-realistic rendering, adapting to project needs. I’m dedicated to delivering polished, expressive designs with attention to anatomy, lighting, and atmosphere that help bring games and worlds to life.…Hi, I’m Vlad Rutkovskiy, a 2D artist and concept designer from Kazakhstan, working remotely on Upwork. I create character and creature concepts, illustrations, and fantasy artworks for tabletop and indie games, focusing on storytelling and visual clarity. I work across styles, from stylized cartoon to semi-realistic rendering, adapting to project needs. I’m dedicated to delivering polished, expressive designs with attention to anatomy, lighting, and atmosphere that help bring games and worlds to life.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Vlad Rutkovskiy, a 2D artist and concept designer from Kazakhstan, working remotely on Upwork. I create character and creature concepts, illustrations, and fantasy artworks for tabletop and indie games, focusing on storytelling and visual clarity.

I work across styles, from stylized cartoon to semi-realistic rendering, adapting to project needs. I’m dedicated to delivering polished, expressive designs with attention to anatomy, lighting, and atmosphere that help bring games and worlds to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Beginner

Language

English

Intermediate

Russian

Fluent

Work Experience

2D Artist at Freelance

October 5, 2023 - Present

I’ve created characters, fantasy creatures, game cards, various objects, and concepts for mobile games, visual novels, and RPG projects, including D&D

Freelance 2D Artist at Upwork (Remote)

January 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025

Created character concepts, key art, and fantasy creatures for indie and tabletop game clients. Worked in multiple styles, from stylized cartoon to semi-realism. Delivered high-quality artwork with attention to anatomy, lighting, and atmosphere. Communicated with clients worldwide, maintaining clarity and deadlines throughout the process.