I am an experienced and creative freelance artist and illustrator with over seven years of experience in book illustration, cover art, and design. I have contributed to more than 20 publications as a book cover artist and illustrator, and I actively participate in international exhibitions representing my country. My expertise includes pre-press and design, and I have a keen eye for detail that helps me deliver high-quality artwork under pressure. I excel in traditional painting and graphic techniques with strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and rendering. I am highly collaborative, enjoy brainstorming with clients, and transforming concepts into art that meets and often exceeds expectations while meeting tight deadlines. I specialize in watercolor techniques and digital painting, with a focus on symbolism, and I enjoy exploring human emotions and the stories in everyday objects.

Lena Babukchieva

I am an experienced and creative freelance artist and illustrator with over seven years of experience in book illustration, cover art, and design. I have contributed to more than 20 publications as a book cover artist and illustrator, and I actively participate in international exhibitions representing my country. My expertise includes pre-press and design, and I have a keen eye for detail that helps me deliver high-quality artwork under pressure. I excel in traditional painting and graphic techniques with strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and rendering. I am highly collaborative, enjoy brainstorming with clients, and transforming concepts into art that meets and often exceeds expectations while meeting tight deadlines. I specialize in watercolor techniques and digital painting, with a focus on symbolism, and I enjoy exploring human emotions and the stories in everyday objects.

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I am an experienced and creative freelance artist and illustrator with over seven years of experience in book illustration, cover art, and design. I have contributed to more than 20 publications as a book cover artist and illustrator, and I actively participate in international exhibitions representing my country.

My expertise includes pre-press and design, and I have a keen eye for detail that helps me deliver high-quality artwork under pressure. I excel in traditional painting and graphic techniques with strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and rendering. I am highly collaborative, enjoy brainstorming with clients, and transforming concepts into art that meets and often exceeds expectations while meeting tight deadlines. I specialize in watercolor techniques and digital painting, with a focus on symbolism, and I enjoy exploring human emotions and the stories in everyday objects.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Book cover artist, illustrator and prepress artist at Municipal Children Complex Varna – Castalia Literary Club
April 1, 2016 - Present
Creation of original book covers and interior design; Prepress preparation and communication with authors and publishers; Meeting deadlines and maintaining a high artistic level.
Book cover artist and prepress artist at Monika Zhelyazkova – Where the Sea Touches the Shore
January 1, 2019 - Present
Illustration and prepress for poetry anthology.
Book cover artist and prepress artist at Kristiana Kirilova – Seasons
January 1, 2018 - Present
Illustration and prepress for poetry anthology.
Book cover artist at Panayot Markov – Nostalgia
January 1, 2017 - Present
Illustration for short story anthology.
Book cover artist and illustrator at Gabriela Kozuharova – Empathy
January 1, 2012 - Present
Cover and illustrations for collection of short stories.
Book cover artist and prepress artist at Petilina Petrova – I've Already Seen You
January 1, 2011 - Present
Book cover artwork and prepress.
Album cover artist at John Burns – 5th Album
January 1, 2023 - Present
Album cover art.
Book cover artist and prepress artist at Margarita Shishkova – With the Bare Feet of Childhood
January 1, 2023 - Present
Book cover artwork and prepress.
Book cover artist and prepress artist at Danica Kostova – The World of the Mirror
January 1, 2023 - Present
Book cover artwork and prepress.
Book cover artist and prepress artist at Radoslav Karalunov – Tints
January 1, 2022 - Present
Book cover artwork and prepress for poetry anthology.
Book cover artist and prepress artist at Daniel Lukano v – I dedicated a short verse to you
January 1, 2021 - Present
Poetry anthology – cover and prepress.
Book cover artist and illustrator at Kate Plamenova – Ink Worlds
January 1, 2021 - Present
Poetry anthology – cover and illustrations.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Medical University, Varna
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
High school diploma in Fine arts at The National School of Arts Dobri Hristov, Varna
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services