I am a visual storyteller and illustrator based in Zagreb, Croatia. I have been working professionally since 2009, creating illustrations for 35+ book editions across Europe, Russia, and the USA, as well as animation videos and book trailers. I studied at Kharkiv Art Academy and hold a Master's degree. I collaborate with world publishers and designers, delivering digital illustration, animation-ready artwork, and engaging visual concepts. I've collaborated with brands like L’Occitane, the Russian Post, and Metropol Hotel, and my work has earned multiple awards, including the Image of the Book in 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2025 in categories for Best Illustrations for Children and Teens and Authors Book. I'm a regular participant at major book fairs in Moscow, Bologna, and Frankfurt, and I continue to explore new stories through illustration, animation, and book design.

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I am a visual storyteller and illustrator based in Zagreb, Croatia. I have been working professionally since 2009, creating illustrations for 35+ book editions across Europe, Russia, and the USA, as well as animation videos and book trailers. I studied at Kharkiv Art Academy and hold a Master's degree. I collaborate with world publishers and designers, delivering digital illustration, animation-ready artwork, and engaging visual concepts. I've collaborated with brands like L’Occitane, the Russian Post, and Metropol Hotel, and my work has earned multiple awards, including the Image of the Book in 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2025 in categories for Best Illustrations for Children and Teens and Authors Book. I'm a regular participant at major book fairs in Moscow, Bologna, and Frankfurt, and I continue to explore new stories through illustration, animation, and book design.

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I am a visual storyteller and illustrator based in Zagreb, Croatia. I have been working professionally since 2009, creating illustrations for 35+ book editions across Europe, Russia, and the USA, as well as animation videos and book trailers. I studied at Kharkiv Art Academy and hold a Master’s degree. I collaborate with world publishers and designers, delivering digital illustration, animation-ready artwork, and engaging visual concepts.

I’ve collaborated with brands like L’Occitane, the Russian Post, and Metropol Hotel, and my work has earned multiple awards, including the Image of the Book in 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2025 in categories for Best Illustrations for Children and Teens and Authors Book. I’m a regular participant at major book fairs in Moscow, Bologna, and Frankfurt, and I continue to explore new stories through illustration, animation, and book design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Freelance / Various world publishers
January 1, 2009 - Present
Illustrator working with world publishers on more than 35 illustrated editions across Europe, Russia and the USA. Specializes in book illustration and design; also creates animation videos and book trailers, and collaborates on branding projects for brands like L’Occitane, Russian Post, and Metropol Hotel. Regularly participates in major book fairs in Moscow, Bologna and Frankfurt.
Illustrator at Various publishers / Freelance
January 1, 2009 - October 30, 2025
Illustrated 35+ editions for Europe, Russia and the USA; created animation videos and book trailers; collaborated with L’Occitane, Russian Post and Metropol Hotel; winner of the Image of the Book award; regularly participates in major book fairs in Moscow, Bologna and Frankfurt.
Illustrator at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2009 - October 30, 2025
Illustrator with more than 15 years of experience creating 35+ illustrated editions for Europe, Russia, and the USA; produces animation videos and book trailers; collaborates with world publishers; completed projects for brands such as L'Occitane, Russian Post, Metropol Hotel; skilled in art direction and editing.
Illustrator at Various publishers
January 1, 2009 - October 30, 2025
Illustrator for 35+ editions across Europe, Russia and USA; animation videos and book trailers; collaborations with L’Occitane, Russian Post, and Metropol Hotel.
Illustrator at Various world publishers
January 1, 2009 - Present
Illustrator and designer creating illustrations for 35+ book editions across Europe, Russia and the USA; developed digital illustrations, prepared artwork for animation and produced book trailers; collaborated with brands such as L’Occitane, Russian Post and Metropol Hotel.

Education

Master's degree at Kharkov Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Master's degree at Kharkov Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Master's degree at Kharkov Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Master's degree at Kharkov Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Master's degree at Kharkov Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Master's degree at Kharkiv Art Academy
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025

Qualifications

Image of the Book Award
January 1, 2014 - October 30, 2025
Image of the Book Award
January 1, 2018 - October 30, 2025
Image of the Book Award
January 1, 2019 - October 30, 2025
Image of the Book Award
January 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other