I am an artist with extensive experience working in publishing as an art director, graphic designer, and illustrator. In addition to my professional work, I am a self-publisher and have developed and printed my own card game. Here are some examples of my work: Books I have designed: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My latest linocut book: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Stencils and drawings: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Works for a future book about vernacular architecture: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Over the past year, I have been actively drawing with colored pencils. I believe this technique is particularly suitable for children’s books. Moreover, as a graphic designer, I have a solid understanding of book layout and production, which allows me to communicate effectively with publishing houses and manage the entire publishing process. I would be delighted to bring my artistic and design experience to your team and contribute to your next project. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you.

Katya Craftsova

I am an artist with extensive experience working in publishing as an art director, graphic designer, and illustrator. In addition to my professional work, I am a self-publisher and have developed and printed my own card game. Here are some examples of my work: Books I have designed: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My latest linocut book: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Stencils and drawings: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Works for a future book about vernacular architecture: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Over the past year, I have been actively drawing with colored pencils. I believe this technique is particularly suitable for children’s books. Moreover, as a graphic designer, I have a solid understanding of book layout and production, which allows me to communicate effectively with publishing houses and manage the entire publishing process. I would be delighted to bring my artistic and design experience to your team and contribute to your next project. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you.

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I am an artist with extensive experience working in publishing as an art director, graphic designer, and illustrator. In addition to my professional work, I am a self-publisher and have developed and printed my own card game.

Here are some examples of my work:

Books I have designed: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

My latest linocut book: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Stencils and drawings: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Works for a future book about vernacular architecture: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Over the past year, I have been actively drawing with colored pencils. I believe this technique is particularly suitable for children’s books. Moreover, as a graphic designer, I have a solid understanding of book layout and production, which allows me to communicate effectively with publishing houses and manage the entire publishing process.

I would be delighted to bring my artistic and design experience to your team and contribute to your next project.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Artist in Residence at FRESH AIR #8
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Year-long residency in Berlin focusing on participatory, site-specific art projects and community dialogue.
Scholarship Recipient at Hans und Charlotte Krull Foundation
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Special scholarship awarded to support artistic development in Berlin.
Artist in Residence at Hotel Continental (Art Space in Exile)
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Three-month residency in Berlin exploring exile, space, and urban context.
Grant Recipient at Goethe-Institut
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Grant awarded by Goethe-Institut for artistic work in Germany.
Theatre Laboratory Participant at NCCA (National Center for Contemporary Art), Moscow
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Theatre laboratory program exploring experimental performance (4 months).
Artist in Residence at GARIKULA Art Residency (for FEST I NOVA Festival dedicated to Zdanevich Brothers)
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Residency for FEST I NOVA festival dedicated to Zdanevich Brothers.
Artist in Residence at ART KOMMUNALKA Residency
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Two-month residency in Kolomna, Moscow region, Russia.
Artist in Residence at ZK/U – Center for Art and Urbanistic
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014
Three-month residency in Berlin.
Artist in Residence at Nafasi Art Space
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013
Two-month residency in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
TOKAMAK Residency Participant at HIAP, Helsinki
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013
Residency program at HIAP, Helsinki, Finland.
Artist in Residence at Iver Jåks Artist-in-Residency Program
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012
Two-month residency in Karasjok, Norway.
Artist in Residence at UNIDEE, University of Ideas at Cittadellarte Pistoletto Foundation
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Four-month residency in Biella, Italy.
SOWING SEEDS Residency Participant at Kamanart Foundation, Rajasthan, India
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Residency exploring seeds and community exchange.
Scholarship Recipient at Olga Lopukhova Scholarship
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Scholarship grant for young artists.
Freelance Graphic Designer at The Shape of the Pocket
January 1, 2012 - Present
Catalogue for contemporary art project. Curators: Shoufay Derz, Talia Lubinsky.
Freelance Graphic Designer at WILDBLUMEN
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Photobook by photographer Anne Stolmár.
Freelance Graphic Designer at SUBARU
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Magazine Design.
Freelance Graphic Designer at STRELKA KB – ARCHITECTURAL AND URBANISM PROJECTS
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Catalogue Design.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Adam Smith Conferences
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Catalogue Design.
Freelance Graphic Designer at KRUG Confectionery Company
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Package Design.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Mayakovsky Theater
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Newspaper Design.
Art Editor at Knizhniki – Jewish Publishing House
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Responsible for the graphic design of books, including cover design and layout. Also designed the publisher’s website and social media materials. Liaised with illustrators, photographers, and agencies.
Graphic Designer at NCCA, Center for Contemporary Art
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Designed visual materials for exhibitions (posters, tickets, catalogues). Managed typography in exhibition spaces and developed digital advertising campaigns. Helped maintain and evolve the institution’s corporate identity.
Art Director at "My Planet" Club
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Selected imagery for the website and led the development and redesign of advertising layouts.

Education

Continuing education course in Product Design at CAREERFOUNDRY, Berlin, Germany
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
MA Degree in Graphic Design at MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY OF PRINTING ARTS
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2002
BA Degree in Fine Arts at ODESSA COLLEGE OF ARTS
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
Continuing education course in Product Design at CAREERFOUNDRY
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
MA Degree in Graphic Design at Moscow State University of Printing Arts
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2002
BA Degree in Fine Arts at Odessa College of Arts
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Olga Lopukhova Scholarship Grant for young artists
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Goethe-Institut Grant
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Hans und Charlotte Krull Foundation Special Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Retail