Hello! I’m Valeriia Koltunova, a freelance illustrator based in Belgrade, Serbia. I create vibrant, hand-crafted digital paintings for children’s books, board games, and packaging, collaborating closely with authors, publishers, and clients to bring stories to life. Known for creativity and attention to detail. I work with digital paintings (not vector graphics), favoring strong color and storytelling. I do freelance work remotely and I don’t use AI-generated content.…

Valeriia Koltunova

Hello! I’m Valeriia Koltunova, a freelance illustrator based in Belgrade, Serbia. I create vibrant, hand-crafted digital paintings for children’s books, board games, and packaging, collaborating closely with authors, publishers, and clients to bring stories to life. Known for creativity and attention to detail. I work with digital paintings (not vector graphics), favoring strong color and storytelling. I do freelance work remotely and I don’t use AI-generated content.…

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Hello! I’m Valeriia Koltunova, a freelance illustrator based in Belgrade, Serbia. I create vibrant, hand-crafted digital paintings for children’s books, board games, and packaging, collaborating closely with authors, publishers, and clients to bring stories to life.

Known for creativity and attention to detail. I work with digital paintings (not vector graphics), favoring strong color and storytelling. I do freelance work remotely and I don’t use AI-generated content.

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Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
Serbian
Beginner

Work Experience

Children's Book Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Illustrating vibrant artwork for children's books, packaging, and board games; collaborating with clients, authors and publishers to produce illustrations that complement the ideas.

Education

Master of Arts in Graphic Design at Budapest Metropolitan University
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Specialization in Graphic Art & Illustration
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Kuban State University
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2021
Specialization in Communication Design

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods, Gaming, Other
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