Senior 2D Artist | Visual Storyteller Passionate about creating atmospheric, high-impact visuals that tell a story. With over 10 years of experience in commercial illustration and a Master’s Degree in Architecture, I bridge the gap between technical precision and raw emotional art. My work is defined by expressive figurative skills, cinematic lighting, and a non-traditional approach to visual narratives. I don’t just create assets; I help identify the right visual language for your project—whether it's an intensely emotional pitch deck, an indie game, or a complex conceptual world. Core Expertise: Visual Development: From initial reference research to high-fidelity final art. Versatile Style: Expertise in figurative art, atmospheric environments, and unconventional graphic storytelling. Technical Pipeline: Professional-grade 2D production (Photoshop) integrated with 3D workflows (Blender) for optimized, high-quality results. I am looking to collaborate on projects that aim to be "epic and unique." If you need an artist who can translate complex ideas into evocative imagery, let’s talk. Available for: Pitch deck illustrations, concept art, character design, and full-scale visual development.

Ksenia Lanina

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Senior 2D Artist | Visual Storyteller Passionate about creating atmospheric, high-impact visuals that tell a story. With over 10 years of experience in commercial illustration and a Master’s Degree in Architecture, I bridge the gap between technical precision and raw emotional art. My work is defined by expressive figurative skills, cinematic lighting, and a non-traditional approach to visual narratives. I don’t just create assets; I help identify the right visual language for your project—whether it's an intensely emotional pitch deck, an indie game, or a complex conceptual world. Core Expertise: Visual Development: From initial reference research to high-fidelity final art. Versatile Style: Expertise in figurative art, atmospheric environments, and unconventional graphic storytelling. Technical Pipeline: Professional-grade 2D production (Photoshop) integrated with 3D workflows (Blender) for optimized, high-quality results. I am looking to collaborate on projects that aim to be "epic and unique." If you need an artist who can translate complex ideas into evocative imagery, let’s talk. Available for: Pitch deck illustrations, concept art, character design, and full-scale visual development.

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Senior 2D Artist | Visual Storyteller
Passionate about creating atmospheric, high-impact visuals that tell a story.

With over 10 years of experience in commercial illustration and a Master’s Degree in Architecture, I bridge the gap between technical precision and raw emotional art. My work is defined by expressive figurative skills, cinematic lighting, and a non-traditional approach to visual narratives.

I don’t just create assets; I help identify the right visual language for your project—whether it’s an intensely emotional pitch deck, an indie game, or a complex conceptual world.

Core Expertise:

Visual Development: From initial reference research to high-fidelity final art.

Versatile Style: Expertise in figurative art, atmospheric environments, and unconventional graphic storytelling.

Technical Pipeline: Professional-grade 2D production (Photoshop) integrated with 3D workflows (Blender) for optimized, high-quality results.

I am looking to collaborate on projects that aim to be “epic and unique.” If you need an artist who can translate complex ideas into evocative imagery, let’s talk.

Available for: Pitch deck illustrations, concept art, character design, and full-scale visual development.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Dutch
Intermediate
Turkish
Beginner

Work Experience

2D and 3D Digital Artist at Self Employer
April 1, 2022 - Present
Providing digital art services specializing in 2D and 3D art creation based in Rotterdam, Netherlands since April 2022.
Design Developer and Digital Artist at Turbine Medien GmbH, Münster, Germany
January 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Worked as design developer and digital artist contributing to various visual and design projects for the company.
Illustrator at Niemanders Gazett, Arnhem, Nederland
November 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Provided illustration services for publication projects supporting content creation and visual storytelling.
Design Developer and Illustrator at Rhombus Media Inc., Toronto, Canada
September 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Worked on design development and illustration as part of creative projects and campaigns.
Digital 2D Artist and Visualizer at Moving Picture Company, Amazon Inc., London, UK
August 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Contributed as a digital 2D artist and visualizer supporting visual effects and digital content production.
Assistant at Bauhaus (Dessau International Architecture), Dessau, Germany
January 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Provided assistant support on architectural projects and research, contributing to design development.
2D Artist for Limited Edition Item at Netflix Services UK Limited, London, UK
April 1, 2019 - September 5, 2025
Created 2D digital art content for a limited edition product by Netflix.
Design developer and Illustrator at Rhombus Media Inc.
September 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Created design assets and illustrations for media productions; visual storytelling and branding visuals.
VR Development Intern at NDA (Rehabilitation & New Tech)
December 1, 2025 - Present
VR development internship exploring integration with Unity and exploring new technological frontiers in spatial design.

Education

Master of Arts at Hochschule Anhalt (DIA), Bauhaus, Dessau, Germany
October 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Erasmus Program at School of Architecture of Nantes (ENSA), Nantes, France
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Internship Program at University of Nis, Nis, Serbia
February 1, 2012 - April 1, 2018
Bachelor of Architecture at Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov (BSTU), Belgorod, Russia
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016
Certificate at The 3D Printing Revolution – University of Illinois
January 1, 2025 - February 21, 2026

Qualifications

Robert Oxman Award, Best Thesis Project
January 1, 2019 - September 5, 2025
Master Thesis: Understanding balances between dehumanization and humanization
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Theoretical Thesis: Representation of Postmodern
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Gaming, Other, Non-Profit Organization