Hi there! I’m Anastasia Kondratenko, a visual artist and educator based in Silver Spring, MD. I love turning ideas into colorful, story-driven illustrations and design work, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse communities to make art accessible to everyone. Currently, I’m pursuing a BFA at Cornell’s College of Architecture, Art & Planning, while taking on freelance illustration projects and community art initiatives. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about mentoring young artists and sharing creative skills.…

Anastasia Kondratenko

Hi there! I’m Anastasia Kondratenko, a visual artist and educator based in Silver Spring, MD. I love turning ideas into colorful, story-driven illustrations and design work, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse communities to make art accessible to everyone. Currently, I’m pursuing a BFA at Cornell’s College of Architecture, Art & Planning, while taking on freelance illustration projects and community art initiatives. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about mentoring young artists and sharing creative skills.…

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Hi there! I’m Anastasia Kondratenko, a visual artist and educator based in Silver Spring, MD. I love turning ideas into colorful, story-driven illustrations and design work, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse communities to make art accessible to everyone.

Currently, I’m pursuing a BFA at Cornell’s College of Architecture, Art & Planning, while taking on freelance illustration projects and community art initiatives. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about mentoring young artists and sharing creative skills.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Teacher Assistant at Artichoke Art Studio
January 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Supported a class of 25 students (ages 5–15), including English language learners, in a bilingual classroom. Helped organize and lead 70+ art lessons, adapting to diverse needs and guiding techniques.
Creative Production Assistant at Ksenia Pro Photography
January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Coordinated shoot logistics and client communications; filmed & edited social media content.
Art Teacher Assistant at Artichoke Art Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Supported a class of 25 students (ages 5–15), including English language learners, in a bilingual classroom. Helped organize and lead 70+ art lessons, adapting to diverse needs and guiding techniques.
Creative Production Assistant at Ksenia Pro Photography
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Coordinated shoot logistics and client communications; filmed & edited social media content

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cornell University – College of Architecture, Art & Planning (AAP), Ithaca, NY
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2029
High School Diploma at Albert Einstein High School – Visual Art Center (VAC) magnet program, Kensington, MD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cornell University – College of Architecture, Art & Planning (AAP), Ithaca, NY
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2029
High School Diploma (VAC Program) at Albert Einstein High School – Visual Art Center (VAC) magnet program, Kensington, MD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Pre-College Summer Institute, University of the Arts – Philadelphia, PA | 2023
July 9, 2023 - July 30, 2023
Gained hands-on experience in illustration techniques, printmaking, and digital storytelling with industry professionals Major: Illustration (Instructor: Sean Rynkewicz) Electives: -Risograph Printing (Instructor: Bryn Ziegler) -Storytelling Through Social Media (Instructor: German Vazquez)
Seal of Biliteracy – Russian
January 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Pre-College Summer Institute
January 1, 2023 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

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Experience Level