Hi there! I’m Maria Yanchovichina, a highly skilled 2D artist and illustrator based in Bansko, Bulgaria. I have 5+ years of professional experience and specialize in children's book illustration, character design, and visual storytelling, with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, and Adobe Illustrator. I’ve been recognized for illustrating Amazon bestsellers and creating cover art for major publications, and I’m currently learning Adobe Animate to broaden my animation capabilities. I’m eager to contribute creative and technical skills to a dynamic artistic environment.…

Maria Yanchovichina

Hi there! I’m Maria Yanchovichina, a highly skilled 2D artist and illustrator based in Bansko, Bulgaria. I have 5+ years of professional experience and specialize in children's book illustration, character design, and visual storytelling, with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, and Adobe Illustrator. I’ve been recognized for illustrating Amazon bestsellers and creating cover art for major publications, and I’m currently learning Adobe Animate to broaden my animation capabilities. I’m eager to contribute creative and technical skills to a dynamic artistic environment.…

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Hi there! I’m Maria Yanchovichina, a highly skilled 2D artist and illustrator based in Bansko, Bulgaria. I have 5+ years of professional experience and specialize in children’s book illustration, character design, and visual storytelling, with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, and Adobe Illustrator.

I’ve been recognized for illustrating Amazon bestsellers and creating cover art for major publications, and I’m currently learning Adobe Animate to broaden my animation capabilities. I’m eager to contribute creative and technical skills to a dynamic artistic environment.

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Work Experience

Illustrator at Players Publishing
August 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Creating covers and publication illustrations for Gambling Insider, Global Gaming Awards, and Gaming America magazines.
Illustrator at Players Publishing
August 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Creating covers and publication illustrations for Gambling Insider, Global Gaming Awards, and Gaming America magazines
Illustrator at Players Publishing
August 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Creating covers and publication illustrations for Gambling Insider, Global Gaming Awards, and Gaming America magazines.
Illustrator
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developing illustrations and concept art for a fantasy story
Illustrator at Tweaked Productions
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developing illustrations and concept art for a fantasy story.
Illustrator at Tweaked Productions
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developing illustrations and concept art for a fantasy story.
Illustrator at Grey Tip Illustrator
August 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Created vector UI illustrations for HRMS app.
Illustrator at Grey Tip
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Creating vector UI illustrations for HRMS app
Illustrator at Grey Tip Illustrator
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Creating vector UI illustrations for HRMS app.
Illustrator at Upwork
August 1, 2022 - Present
Illustrated the picture book 'Charlie the Fox' and worked on various freelance projects; 5-star rated account on Upwork.
Illustrator at Fiverr (Freelance)
August 1, 2020 - Present
Illustrated 9 published children's books; book covers, NFT, merch, character and environment design; Achieved Best Seller tag on Amazon.

Education

Bachelor of Fashion and Visual Arts at South-West University Neofit Rilski
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Fashion and Visual Arts at South-West University Neofit Rilski
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Fashion and Visual Arts at South-West University Neofit Rilski
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

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Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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