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Kateryna Cherniavska

Children's Book Illustrator • Character Designer • Concept Artist

Ukraine

Senior

Drawing
Digital Illustration
Traditional Art

Children's book illustrator from Ukraine, based in Poland. I create emotional characters and story-driven illustrations. Looking to connect with publishers, agents and creative teams.

Biography

Hi!
I’m Kateryna Cherniavska, a children’s book illustrator, character designer, and concept artist from Ukraine, currently based in Poland.

I have over 15 years of professional art experience.

Today, my main focus is digital illustration, character design and children’s books.
I especially do love creating expressive characters, emotions, visual storytelling, and warm, cinematic illustrations that bring stories to life.

My background is rooted in traditional painting, including realistic watercolor and oil painting. I had two solo exhibitions in Ukraine and w, and my work was also exhibited as part of exhibitions of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.

I also have over 3 years of experience creating digital illustrations for casual and semi-realistic games, as well as experience designing characters for animated projects. My background in 3D modeling has also helped me develop a stronger understanding of form, volume, perspective, and character construction.

Over the years, I’ve worked with authors, publishers, major content creators and bloggers, as well as a wide range of international clients.
I’ve collaborated on projects for hospitals in Dubai and New York, and my clients come from all around the world. These collaborations have given me experience working with different audiences, cultures, and creative needs.

At THU, I’m looking forward to meeting publishers, art directors, creative teams, fellow artists, and like-minded people, as well as discovering new opportunities and collaborations.

I’m also really happy that THU happens to fall around my birthday this year, which makes this trip feel even more special. It feels like a wonderful birthday gift to myself.

Feel free to say hello!

Skills

Roles

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Technical Skills

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Software

  • Mastery
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  • Advanced
  • Intermediate

Soft Skills

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Languages

  • Fluent/Native
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  • Proficient
  • Basic

Other Skills

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Education

2012 – 2014

Master’s degree (complete)

Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Fine Arts

Industrial Design

Graduated with honors (Specialist Diploma equivalent to a Master’s degree).
Specialized in Industrial Design

Specialized in 3D modeling, industrial design, product design, composition, color theory, academic drawing, and academic painting.

2008 – 2012

Bachelor’s degree

Zaporizhzhia National Technical University

Industrial design

Specialized in 3D modeling, industrial design, product design, composition, color theory, academic drawing, and academic painting.

1997 – 2004

Art school degree

School of Art, Ukraine

Art