Anamaria Sidonia Cherciu

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I’m UAL-trained illustrator and makeup artist with a strong background in editorial image-making and commercial creative direction.

About

I’m UAL-trained illustrator and makeup artist with a strong background in editorial image-making and commercial creative direction. From original artwork, I develop distinctive visual concepts that can live across publication, product, packaging, and even physical spaces—bringing detail, style, and cohesion to every project.

  • Joined November 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

A selected illustration portfolio bringing together independent bodies of work developed across symbolic illustration, mixed media, editorial imagery, pattern, print & spatial applications. The work combines drawing, collage, colour, typography, photography & digital processes to build distinctive visual worlds, with recurring themes of fluid line, botanical forms, stars, hearts, atmosphere, repetition & transformation. Featured projects include C.OG, Unity Grid, Starry Harmony & ASIDARTIS Offers.

  • Art Director
  • Artist
  • Concept Artist
  • +1

Work experience· 5 roles

Visual Arts Teacher · Don OrioneJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Teaches visual arts, supporting students in developing practical creative skills and artistic understanding.

Creative Director & International Relations · Martechim / mColorJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Supports creative direction while also handling international relations, contributing to project coordination and cross-border collaboration for creative initiatives under the mColor/Martechim umbrella.

Illustrator & Creative Director · ASIDARTISNov 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

Independent artistic practice working across commercial illustration, visual storytelling, editorial design, print, product applications & original visual systems. My work includes illustration-led publishing, packaging key artwork, printed collateral, surface & textile applications, beauty/fashion image-making, concept development & creative direction. Projects include C.OG, a 224-page experimental artist book developed over 6 years, Unity Grid, commercial packaging systems for mColor, editorial imagery & commissioned visual work.

Creative Director & Illustrator · ASIDARTIS — Independent Creative PracticeJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos
Makeup Artist & Editorial Creative · Freelance Beauty PracticeJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media · London College of Communication, University of the Arts London2015 – 2020

Developed a multidisciplinary illustration practice combining drawing, image-making, photography, editorial composition, visual storytelling & experimental publishing. The course became the foundation for my later work across illustration, artist books, editorial imagery, visual systems & creative direction.

BA (Hons) Illustration & Visual Media · London College of Communication, University of the Arts London (UAL)2015 – 2020

Certifications and awards

The Complete Makeup Artist, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London2019 – 2016

Training in professional makeup artistry covering beauty, fashion & editorial application, face analysis, colour, product knowledge & image-led creative development.

Introduction to Beauty Makeup London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London2016

Practical training in beauty makeup techniques, colour, complexion, facial structure & professional application.

Introduction to Beauty Makeup2016 – 2026
The Complete Makeup Artist2019 – 2026

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