I'm a visual artist specializing in floral motifs with over a decade of experience in art. I work across mixed media drawings, printing, and illustration, constantly exploring from game art concepts to graphic design. I enjoy turning ideas into striking visuals that communicate clearly and evoke emotion. I rely on sharp observation and imagination to create impactful pieces for commissions, exhibitions, and collaborative projects. My practice blends traditional techniques with digital media to produce pieces that are both crafted and contemporary.

Mariia Holdysh

I'm a visual artist specializing in floral motifs with over a decade of experience in art. I work across mixed media drawings, printing, and illustration, constantly exploring from game art concepts to graphic design. I enjoy turning ideas into striking visuals that communicate clearly and evoke emotion. I rely on sharp observation and imagination to create impactful pieces for commissions, exhibitions, and collaborative projects. My practice blends traditional techniques with digital media to produce pieces that are both crafted and contemporary.

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I’m a visual artist specializing in floral motifs with over a decade of experience in art. I work across mixed media drawings, printing, and illustration, constantly exploring from game art concepts to graphic design. I enjoy turning ideas into striking visuals that communicate clearly and evoke emotion.

I rely on sharp observation and imagination to create impactful pieces for commissions, exhibitions, and collaborative projects. My practice blends traditional techniques with digital media to produce pieces that are both crafted and contemporary.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Artist and Printmaker at Mutabor Art (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creating high quality art pieces using intaglio (etching on plastic) and relief (linoprint) techniques. Producing visuals with fineliners, pens, pencils, and markers. Selling art to clients and maintaining bookkeeping. Creating engaging social media content and managing Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Behance and Etsy pages. Restocking supplies and participating in art markets and exhibitions.
Social Media Manager at Maisie’s Cocktail Bar
December 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Created original content for multiple social platforms; designed engaging graphics for marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite & Canva. Monitored customer comments and responded; produced photo and video material of late bar nights, parties, and events.
Concept Artist and Graphic Designer at Freelance Worldwide
September 1, 2022 - Present
Creating multiple variations of character and background concepts from scratch; modifying existing artwork per feedback; researching art references; utilizing typography, color, and layout to enhance visual communication.
Solo Art Exhibition Organizer/Artist at Maria’s Bloom
February 28, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Organised and executed a solo art exhibition in Athlone Atrium; secured newspaper publications and engaged the local community.
Art Workshops Facilitator at Art Box Moate
May 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborating to organise and facilitate art workshops including Africa Day Etching Workshop for adults and Neon Portrait Painting for kids.
Performer/Props Manager/Graphic Designer at Musical Play WHO IS MAFIA?
May 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Participated in the theatre production as performer, director's assistant, props manager, and graphic designer.
Freelance - Visual Artist and Printmaker at Mutabor Art
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creating high quality art pieces using intaglio (etching on plastic) and relief (linoprint) techniques. Producing works with graphic materials (fineliners, pens, pencils, markers). Selling art to clients, handling bookkeeping, and creating engaging social media content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Behance, and Etsy. Restocking supplies and participating in art markets and exhibitions.
Social Media Manager at Maisie’s Cocktail Bar
December 31, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Created original content for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Designed marketing graphics using Adobe Creative Suite & Canva. Monitored and responded to comments, and produced photo/video material of events with a professional camera.
Concept Artist and Graphic Designer at Freelance - Worldwide
September 1, 2022 - Present
Created multiple variations of characters and background concepts from scratch. Revised designs according to feedback, researched references, and applied typography, color, and layout to enhance communication and messaging.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Art Graphic Design, NFQ Level 8 at Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Fine Arts (KSADA)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Art Certificate at Kryvyi Rih Art School №1
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Printmaking Course (QQI Level 5) at Further Education College, Athlone
October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Pottery Course (QQI Level 3) at Further Education College, Athlone
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor Degree in Art Graphic Design (NFQ Level 8) at Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Fine Arts (KSADA), Kharkiv, Ukraine
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Art Certificate QQI Level 5 at Kryvyi Rih Art School №1, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Introduction to Children First (HSE/TUSLA)
July 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Workplace Safety, Health and Welfare Induction
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Manual Handling Training
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Introduction to Children First
July 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Learner Permit (Driving Licence)
January 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Pottery Course (QQI Level 3)
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Printmaking Course (QQI Level 5)
October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Start Your Own Business
January 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Minding Your Wellbeing
January 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Workplace Safety, Health and Welfare Induction
January 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Manual Handling Training
January 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other