I am an experienced artist, illustrator and graphic designer with a strong traditional training and over thirty years in Fine Art and Design. I work well both as an in-house artist/designer and independently on contract projects, bringing versatility, reliability and a collaborative spirit to every assignment. Over the years I have delivered thousands of art and design projects, exhibited and performed in numerous shows, and earned recognition and awards in Visual Art. I thrive on creative challenges and enjoy applying a wide range of techniques across media to help brands, galleries, institutions and individuals bring their ideas to life.…

Rinat Baibekov

I am an experienced artist, illustrator and graphic designer with a strong traditional training and over thirty years in Fine Art and Design. I work well both as an in-house artist/designer and independently on contract projects, bringing versatility, reliability and a collaborative spirit to every assignment. Over the years I have delivered thousands of art and design projects, exhibited and performed in numerous shows, and earned recognition and awards in Visual Art. I thrive on creative challenges and enjoy applying a wide range of techniques across media to help brands, galleries, institutions and individuals bring their ideas to life.…

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I am an experienced artist, illustrator and graphic designer with a strong traditional training and over thirty years in Fine Art and Design. I work well both as an in-house artist/designer and independently on contract projects, bringing versatility, reliability and a collaborative spirit to every assignment.

Over the years I have delivered thousands of art and design projects, exhibited and performed in numerous shows, and earned recognition and awards in Visual Art. I thrive on creative challenges and enjoy applying a wide range of techniques across media to help brands, galleries, institutions and individuals bring their ideas to life.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Fine Art and Design consultant at Baibekov Art Studio
January 1, 1998 - Present
In-house artist/designer and design consultancy providing art and design services.
Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2007 - Present
Lecturing in Fine Art and Design.
Interior Designer at Parish of St.Ephraim the Syrian
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Interior design responsibilities for church interiors and related spaces.
Interior Designer at Chelsea Private Estates
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Interior design projects for private estates in London.
Animator and Special Effects, Character Artist at Artimot Studio, Cambridge, UK
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2005
Animation and special effects; character design.
Animator at Tomakomov TV Production
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Animation production work.
Sculptor, Miniature Model Maker, Painter Finisher at Azylum Models
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Sculpting and finishing miniature models.
Industrial Artist at Camelot
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Industrial art work and design tasks.
Graphic Designer at Artimot Studio, Cambridge, UK
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2007
Graphic design for various clients and projects.
Graphic Designer at See Gallery
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1997
Graphic design projects for gallery-related work; Toronto, Canada and France.
Graphic Designer at Rinat Baibekov Art Studio
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1997
Graphic design studio work in Toronto, Canada.
Stage and Graphic Designer at St.Petersburg Rock Club
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Stage design and graphic design for live venues.
Stage and Graphic Designer at Kharkov Rock Club
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Stage design and graphic design for live venues.
Stage and Graphic Designer at Doneck Rock Club
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Stage design and graphic design for live venues.
Stage and Graphic Designer at Theatre on Bulak, Kazan
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Stage design and graphic design for performances.
Freelance Illustrator at Various Magazines and Caricature Club
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1997
Freelance illustration work for magazines: Our Times, Kids Toronto, Books in Canada; caricature work in Kazan.
Caricature Artist at Caricature Club, Kazan
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1997
Caricature illustration and related work.
Archaeological Illustrator at Russian Academy of Science, St. Petersburg
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1990
Archaeological illustration work.
Storyboards Artist, Puppets and Props Design at Ontario Puppet Theatre, Toronto
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1982
Storyboard art; puppets and props design.
Storyboards Artist at Theatre on Bulak, Kazan
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1982
Storyboards and props design.

Education

Masters Degree at Kharkov Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Kharkov, Ukraine
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1985
BA at Kazan Art College, Kazan, Russia
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1981
Diploma at School of Fine Art, Kazan, Russia
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1977

Qualifications

Teaching certificate (Visual Arts)
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level