I'm Elena Guzun, a versatile illustrator originally from Moldova and now based in Belgium. I specialize in editorial projects, children’s books, textiles, and branding, and I bring a strong foundation in both digital and traditional graphic techniques to every project. My passion for fine arts and crafts fuels my creativity and attention to detail. With a solid academic background in graphic arts and years of professional experience working internationally, I'm eager to help bring your creative ideas to life. Whether it’s drawing, painting, or printmaking, I adapt my style to fit the project's essence, and I’m always excited to embrace new artistic challenges.…

Elena Guzun

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I'm Elena Guzun, a versatile illustrator originally from Moldova and now based in Belgium. I specialize in editorial projects, children’s books, textiles, and branding, and I bring a strong foundation in both digital and traditional graphic techniques to every project. My passion for fine arts and crafts fuels my creativity and attention to detail. With a solid academic background in graphic arts and years of professional experience working internationally, I'm eager to help bring your creative ideas to life. Whether it’s drawing, painting, or printmaking, I adapt my style to fit the project's essence, and I’m always excited to embrace new artistic challenges.…

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I’m Elena Guzun, a versatile illustrator originally from Moldova and now based in Belgium. I specialize in editorial projects, children’s books, textiles, and branding, and I bring a strong foundation in both digital and traditional graphic techniques to every project. My passion for fine arts and crafts fuels my creativity and attention to detail.

With a solid academic background in graphic arts and years of professional experience working internationally, I’m eager to help bring your creative ideas to life. Whether it’s drawing, painting, or printmaking, I adapt my style to fit the project’s essence, and I’m always excited to embrace new artistic challenges.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator at Various international projects via Upwork
January 1, 2009 - June 14, 2024
Created illustrations for editorial projects, children’s books, textiles, and branding, collaborating with clients worldwide through Upwork and other platforms. Applied strong skills in drawing, painting, and printmaking, adapting styles to fit diverse artistic directions and client needs.
Illustrator at Various international projects via Upwork
January 1, 2009 - June 19, 2024
Creating diverse illustrations for clients worldwide, adapting artistic style to suit editorial projects, children’s books, textiles, and branding needs. Utilized strong skills in drawing, painting, and printmaking to meet project requirements. Delivered high-quality creative work while collaborating with clients on platforms such as Upwork.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts
September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015
Bachelor of Arts at Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015

Qualifications

NARIC Recognition of Equivalence — Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Merit Scholarship for the Top 50 Students in Moldova
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Grand Prize for Graphics “Jan Alojzy Matejko”
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Title of “Best Student of FAP 2013-2014”
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Honourable Mention, International Print Biennale, Tokyo, Japan
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Prize from the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the poetry volume “10 POEMS”
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
First Prize, “Grigore Vieru” Poetry Festival
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education, Other
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