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I'm a published and awarded illustrator with a first-class Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts and a Master's Degree in Illustration & Visual Media.

Hey, I'm Irene – an Italian freelance illustrator specializing in children's book illustration, animal illustration, pet portrait, 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, including magic children's book illustration and unique children's book illustration. • 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 a professional illustrator with 3 years of experience in a diverse range of design and illustration work. My skills and experience range from elegant promotional graphics to hand-drawn illustration. I work with a range of businesses including start-ups, established brands, agencies and entrepreneurs from all over the globe. I have expert skills in software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate and Blender. I have a natural eye for design and the professional skills to carry your vision from concept to finished artwork, whether it be for print or web. My consistent track record for delivering innovative, beautiful and professional visual design is guaranteed to bring my clients fantastic value to their business each and every time. You can see my website here: dariaponomarenko.com

I’m an illustrator and designer working across digital illustration, print design, and visual development. I create original artwork for fashion, brands, and creative projects, from initial concepts to polished final visuals. With a background in Fashion & Multimedia Design and Visual Development, my experience includes creating prints and patterns for fashion, digital illustration, concept development, and visual communication.

I am a professional illustrator with a strong background in children's publishing and visual storytelling. Over the past years, I have illustrated eight children's books, one cartoon series, and numerous commissioned and personal illustrations for companies and authors. Early in my career, I worked in various advertising agencies, gaining experience in packaging, stationery, editorial layouts, social media graphics, and pattern design. Since 2018, I have focused primarily on children's illustration, while also handling the full editorial process including typesetting, page layout, and cover design. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Procreate.

I am a 2D animator, character designer, background artist, and digital painter, specializing in creating detailed and expressive visual worlds. I love bringing characters and environments to life through stories that move and leave a lasting impression. I have worked on two animated shorts, including a particularly meaningful project created in collaboration with the Human Anatomy Center at the University of Bologna. This short was nationally promoted and broadcast live at the Italian Chamber of Deputies to raise awareness about body donation to science. My goal is to combine creativity and technical precision to produce engaging visual content that communicates important messages and sparks the imagination.