I am an illustrator and designer with over five years of experience in digital and traditional art. My work encompasses a variety of styles and mediums, and I thrive on bringing creativity to life through my projects. I love engaging with clients and ensuring their vision is realized in the final product. Through my time at the University of the Arts, I have honed my skills in painting, graphics, and concept development. I enjoy collaborating with fellow artists and pushing creative boundaries, and I am always eager to explore new challenges in the art world.…

Diana Hashenko

I am an illustrator and designer with over five years of experience in digital and traditional art. My work encompasses a variety of styles and mediums, and I thrive on bringing creativity to life through my projects. I love engaging with clients and ensuring their vision is realized in the final product. Through my time at the University of the Arts, I have honed my skills in painting, graphics, and concept development. I enjoy collaborating with fellow artists and pushing creative boundaries, and I am always eager to explore new challenges in the art world.…

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I am an illustrator and designer with over five years of experience in digital and traditional art. My work encompasses a variety of styles and mediums, and I thrive on bringing creativity to life through my projects. I love engaging with clients and ensuring their vision is realized in the final product.

Through my time at the University of the Arts, I have honed my skills in painting, graphics, and concept development. I enjoy collaborating with fellow artists and pushing creative boundaries, and I am always eager to explore new challenges in the art world.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed / Private Clients
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created custom illustrations and character concepts for private clients. Designed artworks for digital platforms and printed materials. Managed project timelines, client feedback, and deliverables.
Art & English Instructor at Private Lessons
January 1, 2023 - Present
Taught children aged 6–12 drawing, painting, reading, and English. Developed individual lesson plans based on students' goals. Applied creative teaching methods and visual aids.
Professional Dancer at Independent Dance / Dance Team
December 31, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Ten years in a competitive dance team, participated in national and international festivals. Choreography creation and stage performance. Taught dance classes to children and prepared them for performances.
Freelance Illustrator at Private Clients
December 31, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Created custom illustrations and character concepts for private clients; designed artworks for digital platforms and printed materials; managed project timelines, client feedback, and deliverables.
Illustrator & Art Instructor at University of the Arts
January 1, 2022 - Present
As an illustrator and art instructor at the University of the Arts, I created digital art and collaborated with students on various projects, helping them to develop their own artistic skills and techniques. I also organized workshops that encouraged creativity and experimentation in art-making.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Painting and Drawing at University of the Arts Poznan
September 1, 2023 - June 26, 2026

Qualifications

Project Management course
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Grannies
    This project explores a series of illustrated grandmother characters, each with a unique personality and visual identity. I developed the concept and designed the characters, experimenting with different shapes, styles, and expressive details to capture distinct moods and archetypes. The file documents the character design process, including visual exploration, stylistic decisions, and the development of each grandmother’s appearance.…
    paper Book “All secrets of the world”
    This project is a fully handmade artist’s book created from concept to final object. I developed the entire visual and conceptual direction, beginning with original illustrations and continuing through every stage of production. The process included illustrating the pages, designing and cutting stencils, hand-printing elements, and constructing the physical book. I also designed and assembled the cover and bound the book by hand, completing the entire object independently as a Fine Arts maker. The book was presented as an art object for a book exhibition. The concept explores reflections on childhood — revisiting the sources of early inspiration, imagination, and the visual memories that shape creative identity. This project combines illustration, printmaking, and bookmaking into a single tactile artwork, emphasizing the value of slow, manual processes and the intimate relationship between story, image, and physical form. Roles: FineArtsMaker llustrator BookArtist Concept Printmaker Bookbinder…
    paper General Portfolio
    This portfolio presents a selection of works across various artistic disciplines, including: character design, illustrations for children, merch design, stickers design, drawings and sketches and photoshoots with photo editing enhanced with AI tools…