Heartbeat Studio

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I'm a UK-based traditional artist and illustrator creating characterful, story-led artwork inspired by animals, nature and imaginative worlds.

About

I’m a UK-based traditional artist and illustrator creating characterful, story-led artwork inspired by animals, nature and imaginative worlds.

Working primarily in acrylics, I combine expressive traditional painting with whimsical characters, botanical settings and visual storytelling. My work ranges from animal and wildlife illustration to children’s illustration, greeting cards and nature-led artwork.

I’m currently developing my own illustrated children’s book and am available for selected freelance projects including individual illustrations, covers, greeting cards, animal and pet artwork, publishing and licensing projects.

I particularly enjoy creating warm, distinctive scenes with personality, atmosphere and a sense of story.

  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • UkrainianFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods

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Projects · 12

The Art of Dreaming — Fantasy & Narrative Illustration

Concept The Art of Dreaming is a collection of imaginative illustrations exploring beauty, femininity, nature and the magical worlds that exist between dreams and reality. Through expressive landscapes, enchanting female characters and colourful botanical settings, each artwork invites the viewer into a different imaginative world. Inspired by dreams, fantasy and Ukrainian folklore, the collection combines whimsical storytelling with vibrant colours and atmospheric compositions. Execution Created traditionally using oil pastels and mixed media, the artworks combine expressive colour, layered textures and delicate illustrative details. Each composition explores imaginative environments, flowing forms and character-driven storytelling, bringing together traditional fine art techniques with a contemporary illustrative approach. Result The collection demonstrates versatility in fantasy illustration, character design, botanical themes and visual storytelling. The artworks are suitable for children's books, editorial illustration, book covers, fantasy publishing, greeting cards, licensing and decorative prints. View the full The Art of Dreaming collection on Creativepool → https://www.twine.net/signin

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Wildlife & Character Illustration

A collection of original, hand-painted animal and wildlife illustrations inspired by nature, imagination and storytelling. My work brings animals to life as expressive characters with their own personalities, combining whimsical narratives, botanical details and atmospheric settings. From adventurous ducklings to woodland creatures, each illustration is designed to evoke warmth, curiosity and a sense of wonder. Created using traditional media, primarily acrylics and oil pastels, these artworks explore character development, colour, texture and visual storytelling. The collection reflects my illustration style and its potential for children's books, greeting cards, publishing, licensing and other creative projects. View the full collection on Creativepool: https://www.twine.net/signin

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Christmas Wonder – Child & Pets Illustration

Concept A heartwarming Christmas illustration celebrating childhood wonder, the bond between children and their pets, and the magic of the festive season. A young child shares a joyful winter moment with a dog and cat beside a decorated Christmas tree, capturing warmth, companionship and nostalgic holiday memories. Execution Created traditionally with a painterly approach, the illustration brings together expressive animal characters, rich festive colours and carefully developed details. Layered textures, soft lighting and a vibrant Christmas palette create a cosy, storybook atmosphere, with particular attention to the expressions and personalities of the child and animals. Result A finished narrative illustration suitable for Christmas greeting cards, children's publishing, licensing and seasonal merchandise. The artwork combines character illustration, festive storytelling and the emotional connection between people and animals in a warm, whimsical style. View the full Christmas Stories collection on Creative Pool: https://www.twine.net/signin

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Christmas Robin — Festive Narrative Illustration

Concept A hand-painted Christmas illustration capturing the warmth, nostalgia and quiet magic of a snowy winter evening. A robin overlooks a glowing village at sunset, creating a gentle sense of story and anticipation. Execution Created traditionally in acrylic, the illustration was developed through layered colour, texture and hand-painted detail. Warm window light, a vibrant winter sky and festive foliage contrast with the snow to create an atmospheric seasonal scene. Result A finished narrative illustration designed with greeting cards, publishing, licensing and seasonal products in mind, combining wildlife, landscape and festive storytelling in a traditional painterly style.

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Christmas Companions — Cosy Festive Illustration

Concept A warm, story-led Christmas illustration capturing a quiet moment between a cat and dog curled up together on a cosy festive evening. The scene celebrates companionship, comfort and the feeling of home at Christmas. Execution Hand-painted traditionally in acrylic, the illustration combines expressive animal characters with a richly detailed interior. Layered colour and texture were used throughout the Christmas tree, fireplace, gifts, textiles and glowing lights to create warmth and atmosphere while keeping the animals at the heart of the composition. Result A characterful seasonal illustration suitable for greeting cards, publishing, licensing and festive products. The finished artwork combines animal illustration, narrative storytelling and detailed traditional painting in a warm, nostalgic Christmas setting.

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Garden Voices — Bird & Nature Illustration Collection

Concept Garden Voices is an ongoing collection of traditional bird and nature illustrations inspired by quiet encounters with wildlife, gardens and the changing seasons. Each piece places a different bird within a botanical setting, creating an intimate moment between the subject and its environment. Execution Created traditionally in acrylic, the illustrations combine expressive wildlife painting with flowers, foliage, texture and atmospheric colour. Each composition is developed individually while maintaining a consistent visual language across the collection. Result The series demonstrates wildlife and botanical illustration across a cohesive collection, with artwork suitable for publishing, greeting cards, licensing, editorial use and nature-led products. View the full Garden Voices collection on Creativepool](https://www.twine.net/signin

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Paru’s Adventures — Children’s Book Illustration

Concept Paru’s Adventures is an original children’s picture-book project inspired by my cat Paru, following her through a gentle, imaginative world of nature, animals and small discoveries. Execution The illustrations are created traditionally in acrylic, with a focus on expressive character, botanical detail, atmosphere and visual storytelling. Paru remains the central character throughout the book, appearing across changing environments and narrative scenes. Result The project demonstrates sequential children’s book illustration, character consistency and the ability to develop a cohesive visual world across an extended picture-book sequence. View the full project and illustrated spreads on Creativepool](https://www.twine.net/signin

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Paths We Wander — Narrative Landscape Illustration

Concept Paths We Wander is a collection of atmospheric landscape illustrations exploring companionship, memory and the experience of moving through the natural world. Human and animal figures appear within expansive environments, creating quiet narrative moments rather than traditional landscape scenes. Execution Created traditionally in acrylic, the paintings combine expressive colour, layered texture and atmospheric light. Each composition uses pathways, changing seasons and natural surroundings to guide the viewer through the image and suggest a story beyond the painted scene. Result The collection demonstrates narrative landscape illustration and environmental storytelling, combining traditional painting with a distinctive, imaginative approach to place, atmosphere and companionship. View the full Paths We Wander collection on Creativepool →⁠ https://www.twine.net/signin

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Garden Souls — Whimsical Wildlife & Floral Illustration

Garden Souls is a collection of original, hand-painted wildlife and nature illustrations inspired by the quiet beauty of gardens, woodland spaces and the connections between animals and their natural surroundings. Each artwork brings together expressive wildlife characters, delicate flowers, rich botanical details and atmospheric backgrounds to create a gentle sense of storytelling, warmth and wonder. Created entirely by hand using traditional painting techniques, the collection explores colour, texture, light and composition. From squirrels nestled among blossoms to birds and other woodland creatures, each painting celebrates the beauty and personality of the natural world. The collection showcases my approach to traditional illustration and its potential for children's books, greeting cards, publishing, art prints, licensing and nature-inspired creative projects. View the full Garden Souls collection on Creativepool: https://www.twine.net/signin

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Garden Cats

Concept Garden Cats is a collection of whimsical feline illustrations celebrating the individuality, elegance and personality of cats through imaginative floral compositions. Each painting brings together a distinctive feline character and botanical surroundings, creating expressive portraits that combine nature, gentle storytelling and playful charm. Execution Created traditionally in acrylic, the paintings combine expressive brushwork, rich colour, layered textures and detailed feline features. Each composition pairs cats with flowers, including tulips, magnolias, lilies and orchids, using colour, texture and botanical elements to complement the character of each animal. Result The collection demonstrates traditional animal illustration, character design and decorative storytelling, combining detailed feline portraiture with a distinctive, whimsical approach. The artwork is suitable for children's publishing, greeting cards, stationery and illustrated gifts. View the full Garden Cats collection on Creativepool → https://www.twine.net/signin

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Feathered Families – Nature Illustration Collection

Concept Feathered Families is an ongoing collection of traditional wildlife illustrations inspired by the gentle bonds between birds and their young. Featuring ducks, coots, geese and swans, each piece captures a quiet moment of family life within a natural waterside setting. Execution Created traditionally in acrylic, the illustrations combine expressive wildlife painting with water reflections, natural textures and atmospheric colour. Each composition is developed individually, with attention to the character, movement and relationships of the birds while maintaining a consistent visual language across the collection. Result The series demonstrates wildlife illustration and visual storytelling across a cohesive collection, with artwork suitable for children's publishing, greeting cards, licensing, editorial use and nature-led products. View the full Feathered Families collection on Creativepool: https://www.twine.net/signin

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Botanical Blooms — Floral Art & Illustration

Concept Botanical Blooms is a collection of expressive floral paintings exploring the beauty, colour and intricate forms of flowers. Inspired by the natural world, the collection celebrates botanical diversity through vibrant compositions, bringing together delicate petals, rich foliage and atmospheric backgrounds to create imaginative interpretations of floral subjects. Execution Created traditionally in acrylic, the paintings combine expressive brushwork, layered textures and rich colour palettes. Each composition explores the relationship between light, colour and botanical form, balancing detailed floral elements with painterly backgrounds to create depth, movement and visual harmony. Result The collection demonstrates versatility in botanical illustration, decorative painting and contemporary floral artwork. Combining traditional techniques with a distinctive, expressive approach, the illustrations are suitable for greeting cards, stationery, publishing, wall art and surface pattern applications. View the full Botanical Blooms collection on Creativepool → https://www.twine.net/signin

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Work experience

Artist & Illustrator · Heartbeat StudioJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Traditional artist and illustrator creating characterful, story-led artwork in acrylics and mixed media. Work includes children’s illustration, animal and wildlife art, greeting cards, commissioned artwork and original collections. Developing original illustrated children’s books and available for freelance illustration, publishing and licensing projects.

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