A book illustrator who works at the intersection of traditional and digital techniques. I love experimenting with textures and composition, mixing techniques and materials, and embracing whimsy and freedom. My approach is characterized by attention to detail, the ability to listen to the author, and the capacity to interpret the text from different perspectives.…

Aleksandra Avilova

A book illustrator who works at the intersection of traditional and digital techniques. I love experimenting with textures and composition, mixing techniques and materials, and embracing whimsy and freedom. My approach is characterized by attention to detail, the ability to listen to the author, and the capacity to interpret the text from different perspectives.…

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A book illustrator who works at the intersection of traditional and digital techniques.
I love experimenting with textures and composition, mixing techniques and materials, and embracing whimsy and freedom.
My approach is characterized by attention to detail, the ability to listen to the author, and the capacity to interpret the text from different perspectives.

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Work Experience

Book Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present

Education

Bachelor of Art Design at Stroganov Moscow State Academy of Arts
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
I studied the fundamentals of drawing and painting, composition, design and typography.
Book illustrator at National Research University “Higher School of Economics
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Part of the continuing professional development course “Illustration,” I immersed myself in the art of comics, the fundamentals of book illustration, and book publishing.

Qualifications

Best Illustrations for Non-Fiction” category
December 4, 2025 - December 4, 2025
Winner of the 2025 “Image of the Book” competition
Long-listed artist for the “Non/Fiction Artist” competition
December 6, 2025 - December 6, 2025
2025 International Non/Fiction Fair

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
    Illustrations for book "Masha lost something"
    This book is a subtle psychological novel about adolescence and growing up. I really wanted the illustrations to convey a sense of transparency, subtlety, and mystery. That’s why I chose semi-transparent textures and tried to leave a little room for interpretation in all the illustrations. Masha is a teenager, so I tried to give her figure a certain awkwardness and a touch of clumsiness. But at the same time, I wanted to make her very beautiful. Almost all of the illustrations are very metaphorical. They have many layers, and for the most part, they don’t directly illustrate the text but instead conceal various meanings. That’s probably what I like most about this work.…
    Illustrations for book “Checkmate Among the Stars”
    "Checkmate Among the Stars" (Italian: "Scacco matto tra le stelle") is a novel for children and teenagers by Italian author Alessandro Barbaglia, which won the prestigious "Strega Ragazze e Ragazzi Award". I designed a vibrant cover for this novel, as well as 26 black-and-white illustrations.…
    Illustrations for book “Amina and the сursed Ship"
    Working on the book was challenging and very exciting. This genre was new to me, and at first I thought my illustrative style wouldn’t suit the fantasy genre. But I managed to find the right visual language and blend the style of naive illustration with the fantasy world of sky pirates and ships. For this book, I created the cover, the front and back endpapers, the title page illustration, and five illustrations placed at the bottom of the page.…