A visual artist and scenic designer transitioning into illustration, with 7+ years of experience in set design, painting, and visual storytelling. Strong foundation in drawing, realistic painting, and creating narrative environments for stage and exhibition. Passionate about illustration that brings characters, stories, and spaces to life — using both traditional and digital tools.…

Panayiota Koushiappa

A visual artist and scenic designer transitioning into illustration, with 7+ years of experience in set design, painting, and visual storytelling. Strong foundation in drawing, realistic painting, and creating narrative environments for stage and exhibition. Passionate about illustration that brings characters, stories, and spaces to life — using both traditional and digital tools.…

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A visual artist and scenic designer transitioning into illustration, with 7+ years of experience in set design, painting, and visual storytelling. Strong foundation in drawing, realistic painting, and creating narrative environments for stage and exhibition. Passionate about illustration that brings characters, stories, and spaces to life — using both traditional and digital tools.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Set Designer at Skinotechniki Ltd
September 19, 2017 - Present
Designed narrative environments for theatre, museum installations and commercial window displays and festive town installations
Scenic Artist at Skinotechniki Ltd
September 19, 2017 - Present
Painting large-scale paintings and murals for theatre and museums with attention to visual impact and mood.
Set Designer at Skinotechniki Ltd
September 19, 2017 - Present
Designing narrative environments for theatre, museum installations and commercial window displays and festive town installations

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Kent
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Master in Performance Design at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, UK
August 8, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Master in Performance Design at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, UK
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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