Hi, I’m Antonia Diamandescu, a children’s book illustrator from Bucharest, Romania. I hold an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge School of Art, and a BA in Fine Arts from UNARTE. I specialize in expressive characters, imaginative visual storytelling, and creating emotionally resonant narratives for young readers. I work across traditional media (pencil, gouache, watercolors) and digital tools like Procreate and Photoshop to develop picture-book dummies, test color and composition, and craft playful, meaningful art for young audiences. I regularly participated in MA critiques, picture-book masterclasses, and professional development programs, and I’m always excited to collaborate with authors, editors, and publishers. Portfolio available at antoniadiamandescu.com.

Antonia Diamandescu

Hi, I’m Antonia Diamandescu, a children’s book illustrator from Bucharest, Romania. I hold an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge School of Art, and a BA in Fine Arts from UNARTE. I specialize in expressive characters, imaginative visual storytelling, and creating emotionally resonant narratives for young readers. I work across traditional media (pencil, gouache, watercolors) and digital tools like Procreate and Photoshop to develop picture-book dummies, test color and composition, and craft playful, meaningful art for young audiences. I regularly participated in MA critiques, picture-book masterclasses, and professional development programs, and I’m always excited to collaborate with authors, editors, and publishers. Portfolio available at antoniadiamandescu.com.

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Hi, I’m Antonia Diamandescu, a children’s book illustrator from Bucharest, Romania. I hold an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge School of Art, and a BA in Fine Arts from UNARTE. I specialize in expressive characters, imaginative visual storytelling, and creating emotionally resonant narratives for young readers.

I work across traditional media (pencil, gouache, watercolors) and digital tools like Procreate and Photoshop to develop picture-book dummies, test color and composition, and craft playful, meaningful art for young audiences. I regularly participated in MA critiques, picture-book masterclasses, and professional development programs, and I’m always excited to collaborate with authors, editors, and publishers. Portfolio available at antoniadiamandescu.com.

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Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

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Education

MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge School of Art
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
BA in Fine Arts at UNARTE, Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026

Qualifications

Domestika Course: Picturebook Illustration: Explore Color and Composition
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
ItsMe Picturebook Mentorship Professional Development
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment