Hi, I’m Oleksii Potapov, a middle-level 2D artist and freelance illustrator. I create illustrations in various styles and develop a wide range of 2D content, including characters, props, backgrounds, and logos. I enjoy turning concepts into polished visuals and collaborating on projects with clear creative directions. I also have hands-on experience with 3D sculpting for printing and I’m comfortable working remotely for studios or clients on Upwork, using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, and 3ds Max to bring ideas to life.…

Oleksii Potapov

Hi, I’m Oleksii Potapov, a middle-level 2D artist and freelance illustrator. I create illustrations in various styles and develop a wide range of 2D content, including characters, props, backgrounds, and logos. I enjoy turning concepts into polished visuals and collaborating on projects with clear creative directions. I also have hands-on experience with 3D sculpting for printing and I’m comfortable working remotely for studios or clients on Upwork, using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, and 3ds Max to bring ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Oleksii Potapov, a middle-level 2D artist and freelance illustrator. I create illustrations in various styles and develop a wide range of 2D content, including characters, props, backgrounds, and logos. I enjoy turning concepts into polished visuals and collaborating on projects with clear creative directions.
I also have hands-on experience with 3D sculpting for printing and I’m comfortable working remotely for studios or clients on Upwork, using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, and 3ds Max to bring ideas to life.

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Work Experience

2D Middle Artist at ArtMan Studio
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Creation of 2D content for slot games from concept to final rendering. Creation of icons, characters, props, backgrounds, logos. Preparing files for animation. Working with AI, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
Designer at Premier newspaper
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Graphic design for newspaper layouts and advertising blocks.
3D Sculptor at Color Fantasy
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Sculpting 3D models for printing (printing on a 3D printer, carving from wood, metal, etc.).
2D Middle Artist at ArtMan Studio
June 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025
Creation of 2D content for slot games from concept to final rendering. Creation of icons, characters, props, backgrounds, logos. Preparing files for animation. Working with AI, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
Designer at Premier newspaper
March 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Design and layout artwork for a Zaporizhzhia-based newspaper; tasks included visual branding and promotional graphics.
3D Sculptor at Color Fantasy
May 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Sculpting 3D models for printing (printing on a 3D printer, carving from wood, metal, etc.).

Education

Environmental Design at Kyiv University of Art
August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Course: 2D Artist at Game Station Academy
March 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Software & Illustration Training (ZBrush, Autodesk 3ds Max, Blender, Illustrator) at Self-study / Private courses
September 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Course at Game Station Academy
August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Environmental Design (Faculty) at Kyiv University of Art
September 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other