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I create warm, expressive illustrations that help bring children’s stories to life. With over 8 years of experience and 40+ completed books, originally from Ukraine and currently based in the Netherlands, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work. Having lived in Italy for many years, I am especially inspired by warmth, color, and atmosphere in storytelling. Experience & Highlights 1 60+ completed illustration and design projects 2 30+ children’s books illustrated 3 Full-service: illustration, layout, and print-ready files 4 Experience with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and BookBaby May you have a great day, and I hope we can work together to create a beautiful book that the readers will love.

Hey, I'm Irene, an Italian freelance illustrator specializing in children's book illustration, animal illustration, pet portraits, character design, coloring books, educational content, and whimsical designs that spark curiosity and learning. 🎨 What I can do for you: • Custom children's book illustrations – Engaging, colorful style, and full of storytelling magic. • Bright and Cute book cover design – Eye-catching book covers that spark curiosity. • Unique coloring books – For both children and adults, perfect for learning and relaxation. • Whimsical cartoon art and cartoon character design – One-of-a-kind characters with personality. • 2D illustration and scenery illustration for storybooks and educational projects. • Board Game Illustrations and Design – Fun, imaginative visuals that bring your game to life. • Educational Flash Cards and Posters – Designed to teach and delight. • Personalized Cartoon Avatars – Fun, custom avatars for profiles, gifts, or branding. • Sticker design – Featuring your character, illustration of pets, or idea – perfect for events, packaging, or gifts. I have skills in graphic design, drawing, and sketching, using programs like: 🛠️ Adobe Illustrator 🛠️ Adobe Photoshop 🛠️ Procreate 🛠️ Canva And more... 📚🖌️ I bring stories to life with warm, detailed 2D art and hand-drawn style illustrations that connect with young readers and make education fun. My expertise includes freehand digital illustration, doodle, modern style visuals, line drawing, lettering, character design, storyboarding, educational content creation, and digital art. I'm skilled in creating captivating coloring pages, activity sheets, organic & natural style posters, and printables. 🌿 My style is a playful tone cartoon style yet delicate, often inspired by nature, science, and everyday magic. I love collaborating with authors, educators, and publishers to create visuals that both enchant and educate. Let’s work together to bring your ideas to life and inspire little minds around the world! Feel free to contact me, just click the “Invite” button at the top of my profile ⬆️🤗

I am enthusiastic, creative, and responsible for my work. I have been focused on creative activities from a very young age. The intensive practice at home in China, followed by my education at Brera has given me a very good basis in art techniques including oil painting, gouache, sketching, watercolor, printmaking, etc. During school, I signed up for the online courses on graphic design, web design, digital painting, video editing, etc. At the same time, I also accept some orders for graphic design and illustrations for children's teaching materials to gain experience. Self-evaluation: -Eight months of visual design experience, in-depth understanding, and cognition of the design industry. -Proficient in design and office software such as Ps, Ai, Id, CDR, Acrobat, Office. -Proficient in user interface design: offline material, packaging design, VI design, etc., photography refinement, e-commerce design, web design, UI design, etc.. -Cheerful personality, affinity, independent learning ability and savvy, willing to help others, considering the long-term problems.

Children’s Book Illustrator, Whimsical & Emotional Storytelling I’m a freelance illustrator with over 15 years of experience creating illustrations for children’s books and educational materials. My work focuses on whimsical imagery, expressive characters, and visual storytelling that brings warmth and atmosphere to a project. I collaborate with authors, publishers, and educators to develop stories visually—from early sketches and storyboards to final illustrations ready for publication. My goal is always to create images that feel alive, engaging, and meaningful for young readers. My Specializations: Children’s book illustration Character design Storyboarding and visual storytelling Educational illustrations Tools: Clip Studio Paint Traditional pencil and ink I’m always happy to collaborate on thoughtful projects and help turn stories into images.

I help brands, publishers, and creative teams transform ideas, emotions, and stories into meaningful visual experiences. As an illustrator and visual storyteller, I specialize in symbolic imagery, nature-inspired narratives, and emotionally resonant artwork that invites viewers to explore, discover, and connect. My work combines thoughtful storytelling, refined composition, and artistic sensitivity to create illustrations that communicate more than information—they create atmosphere, meaning, and emotional engagement. Clients often come to me when they need more than a beautiful image. They need someone who can interpret context, translate subtle ideas into visual language, and create artwork that feels authentic, memorable, and deeply connected to the story behind it. My projects range from editorial and educational illustration to children's publishing, visual development, branding, packaging, and artistic direction. Whether I am creating a symbolic illustration, developing a visual identity, or building a narrative world around a concept, I approach every project with curiosity, empathy, and careful attention to detail. My work is particularly inspired by the relationship between humans, animals, folklore, memory, and the natural world. I am drawn to projects that value emotional depth, symbolism, storytelling, and artistic craftsmanship. Areas of expertise: • visual storytelling and narrative illustration • symbolic and concept-driven imagery • wildlife and nature-inspired illustration • children's and educational publishing • editorial illustration • poetic and heritage-inspired branding • artistic direction and moodboard development • illustrative packaging and label design • botanical artwork and decorative surface design • AI-generated logo refinement and vector reconstruction Traditional and digital media: • watercolor • graphite • ink • colored pencil • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Affinity Designer Clients often describe my work as: • emotionally resonant • thoughtful and story-driven • warm, atmospheric, and immersive • sensitive without losing clarity • refined, organic, and visually cohesive I am especially interested in long-term collaborations involving storytelling, publishing, branding, education, conservation, and projects that combine emotional depth with strong visual communication.

Hi! My name is Anna Despina Koprantzelas and I'm a freelance illustrator from Italy. I am proficient with many software as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, but I can also work with Adobe After Effects and Pixologic ZBrush. I hope to start to work soon also in the field of 2D and 3D animation. I can create striking and poetic images that can recreate an amazing fantasy world. My style can be dreamy or whimsical and I'll work with you to achieve an illustration you'd love. I have the ability to maintain the highest standards whilst delivering the required image on schedule and I feel that I would be able to make a positive contribution to your project. Every painting I make is full of my passion and enthusiasm for this kind of work. I apply at my best to satisfy the customer's request. Because he comes first!