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Hi, I'm Veronika Barinova, an experienced illustrator and graphic artist based in Calgary. With a strong background in visual communication design, I have spent several years bringing stories to life through my illustrations for graphic novels and animated films. I take pride in my attention to detail and strive to ensure accuracy and creativity in every project I work on. I really enjoy collaborating with editors and teams to meet project goals and deadlines while adapting my style to fit the unique identity of each project. I'm also bilingual, which helps me connect with diverse audiences and bring a wider cultural perspective to my work.…Hi, I'm Veronika Barinova, an experienced illustrator and graphic artist based in Calgary. With a strong background in visual communication design, I have spent several years bringing stories to life through my illustrations for graphic novels and animated films. I take pride in my attention to detail and strive to ensure accuracy and creativity in every project I work on. I really enjoy collaborating with editors and teams to meet project goals and deadlines while adapting my style to fit the unique identity of each project. I'm also bilingual, which helps me connect with diverse audiences and bring a wider cultural perspective to my work.

Veronika Barinova

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Animator, +2

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Hi, I'm Veronika Barinova, an experienced illustrator and graphic artist based in Calgary. With a strong background in visual communication design, I have spent several years bringing stories to life through my illustrations for graphic novels and animated films. I take pride in my attention to detail and strive to ensure accuracy and creativity in every project I work on. I really enjoy collaborating with editors and teams to meet project goals and deadlines while adapting my style to fit the unique identity of each project. I'm also bilingual, which helps me connect with diverse audiences and bring a wider cultural perspective to my work.…Hi, I'm Veronika Barinova, an experienced illustrator and graphic artist based in Calgary. With a strong background in visual communication design, I have spent several years bringing stories to life through my illustrations for graphic novels and animated films. I take pride in my attention to detail and strive to ensure accuracy and creativity in every project I work on. I really enjoy collaborating with editors and teams to meet project goals and deadlines while adapting my style to fit the unique identity of each project. I'm also bilingual, which helps me connect with diverse audiences and bring a wider cultural perspective to my work.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Veronika Barinova, an experienced illustrator and graphic artist based in Calgary. With a strong background in visual communication design, I have spent several years bringing stories to life through my illustrations for graphic novels and animated films. I take pride in my attention to detail and strive to ensure accuracy and creativity in every project I work on.

I really enjoy collaborating with editors and teams to meet project goals and deadlines while adapting my style to fit the unique identity of each project. I’m also bilingual, which helps me connect with diverse audiences and bring a wider cultural perspective to my work.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Work Experience

Illustrator at High Water Press

January 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025

Produced illustrations for graphic novels, including Giju’s Gift, The Rez Doctor, and The Search for Gluscap using Adobe Photoshop. Collaborated with editors to meet project requirements and exceed client expectations. Conducted thorough research to ensure historical and cultural accuracy of illustrations. Managed multiple projects simultaneously to achieve creative goals and deadlines.

Graphic Artist at Squid Brain Studios

September 30, 2021 - July 25, 2025

Created vector graphics and promotional artwork for the company using Adobe Illustrator. Painted backgrounds for animated films such as Tuttle Gets a Leg Up on Life and Ghost Toast using Adobe Photoshop. Adapted art style to align with company brand identity. Developed innovative solutions and generated ideas during weekly brainstorming sessions.

Background Artist at Squid Brain Studios

April 30, 2020 - July 25, 2025

Painted backgrounds for an animated film Buddy’s Buddy using Adobe Photoshop. Adapted art style to match the style of the film. Contributed creative ideas during weekly meetings.