I am a freelance illustrator and comics artist with 6 years of experience across picture books, non-fiction, webtoons, graphic novels, editorial, and social media. I’m skilled in a range of artistic styles, character design, and storytelling techniques. I research thoroughly to develop a personal approach for every project, delivering high-quality work on time and collaborating effectively with teams.

Anna Shevyreva

I am a freelance illustrator and comics artist with 6 years of experience across picture books, non-fiction, webtoons, graphic novels, editorial, and social media. I’m skilled in a range of artistic styles, character design, and storytelling techniques. I research thoroughly to develop a personal approach for every project, delivering high-quality work on time and collaborating effectively with teams.

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I am a freelance illustrator and comics artist with 6 years of experience across picture books, non-fiction, webtoons, graphic novels, editorial, and social media. I’m skilled in a range of artistic styles, character design, and storytelling techniques. I research thoroughly to develop a personal approach for every project, delivering high-quality work on time and collaborating effectively with teams.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

freelance book illustrator at EKSMO
August 9, 2019 - January 24, 2020
"Metaphorical Cards" EKSMO Bombora non-fiction 16 illustrations for non-fiction book written by Elena Druma.
comic artist at Samokat
January 12, 2020 - March 30, 2021
"Survived" Samokat and GULAG History Museum Collaboration https://samokatbook.ru/book/vy-zhivshie- bolshoy-terror/ 50-page graphic novel telling about the fate of people who suffered from Stalinist repressions. Based on a true story.I drew 50 pages of graphic novel using storyboards made by another comic artist.
Architect at Adidas
July 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Architect internship Made blueprints for store's renovation.
Architect Intern at Adidas
December 31, 2017 - August 14, 2025
Completed blueprints for store renovations during the internship, contributing architectural skills to retail store design projects.
Graphic Novel Illustrator at Samokat x GULAG History Museum
June 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Created a 50-page graphic novel about the fate of people who suffered Stalinist repressions; based on a true story. Involved in concept development, character design, layout, inking, and coloring; conducted historical research to ensure accuracy.
Illustrator at EKSMO Bombora
December 1, 2020 - September 18, 2025
Illustrated 16 images for the non-fiction book Metaphorical Cards by Elena Druma.
Illustrator at The Orange Bear Cub and Her Dreams
January 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrated a 36-page picture book about a bear cub learning to accept the time she needs to grow.
Creator/Illustrator at Finding Unicorns
January 1, 2019 - Present
80-page comic book and ongoing webtoon; prologue published as a webtoon.
Architect Intern at Adidas
December 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Made blueprints for stores renovation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at HSE Art&Design School
January 6, 2020 - June 9, 2021
I studied illustration and my graduation project was a graphic novel.
Bachelor Illustration at Higher School of Economics Art and Design School
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Architecture at Moscow Architectural Institute
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018
Bachelor at Higher School of Economics Art and Design School
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor at Moscow Architectural Institute
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018

Qualifications

Winner All-Russian competition of children’s works «Society of the Future»
January 1, 2013 - August 14, 2025
Winner All-Russian competition of children’s works «My Homeland»
January 1, 2013 - August 14, 2025
Grant VII Children’s creativity Festival «New Names»
January 1, 2013 - August 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services
    paper comic book/graphic novel "Finding Unicorns"
    Here is a selection of pages from the graphic novel “Finding unicorns” that I’m working on, in a final planned style and intended page layout. To this moment 80 pages are finished.
    uniE621 Webtoon "Finding Unicorns"
    Personal project. https://www.twine.net/signin 80-page comic book and an ongoing webtoon. webtoon webcomic comicart comic comicartist
    paper Picture Book "The Orange Bear Cub and Her Dreams"
    36-pages picture book. This gentle and poetic story follows a curious little orange bear cub as he explores the world for the first time - meeting others, asking questions, and learning what it means to be kind and to love. With a soft, contemplative tone and expressive, hand-drawn visuals, the book invites children and parents alike to slow down and connect with the beauty of emotional growth and early wonder. illustrator