Kateryna Cherniavska's profile

2D Book illustrator , character designer portfolio

The book "The story of Myshko,
 who didn't want to go to daycare"
I've completed many book orders for various clients.
For instance, one of them is a book
 by the well-known Ukrainian psychologist Olga Tovpenko.
This book is very helpful for kids and their parents.
It gently talks about the possible challenges of dealing with children through the story of Myshko, who didn't want to go to daycare.



I also completed tasks for the Game Company "Moon Active" 



I should mention that my extensive experience in 3d modelling and realistic painting with watercolor, oil, and acrylic 
greatly aids me in digital illustration.

Watercolor is considered the most challenging technique.
 It's with watercolor and oil paintings that I participated in numerous exhibitions with the Union of Artists of Ukraine.
I've been drawing since childhood.
When I was 11, I won an international composition contest.
 In adulthood, I had two solo exhibitions in Kharkiv and Kyiv, Ukraine, which allowed me to become a member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine.

Drawing is my passion and my oxygen.
 When the war started in my Ukraine, I even drew illustrations in bomb shelters to support Ukrainians. One of these illustrations went viral worldwide.


Many orders were completed using simpler techniques and showing less volume. The illustrations appeared more 2D.




The books I illustrated came from both professional writers and people from other professions who simply wanted to tell their own family tales to their children before bedtime.


And it was always magical!
 Sometimes my illustrations depicted really important stories.
The very first book I illustrated was by a mom for her twin donor conceived children.
 This book was meant to be a very special and sensitive way for this family to tell their children how the decision was made for them to come into the world.
These were crucial and much-needed illustrations!
 
 
The book "Walter wonders"
 
 
 
There were so many real stories, real people.
Working on this book below "Walter Wonders" was an absolute pleasure.
The character was drawn from the writer's grandson.
 How sweet is that!
 The book "The adventures of Super-Scooty"
One super project was working on
 a book about a girl and a dog who gets around with wheels.
 It's the story of how the decision was made to adopt such a dog.
It's just fantastic to show people stories of individuals with such big hearts!
The dog is simply an incredible miracle, so lucky to have her owner!
They're just amazing!
I adore this project with all my heart.
This book has over 35 pages, and the funds for illustrating it were raised on Kickstarter with the help of a huge number of Super Scooty subscribers!
Even my friends were asking me how to buy this book.

These are also real stories.

 
 
 
I have drawn everything by my hand for this cover ! 
Even the font !
 
 
 
 
Project ” Teds for beds"
This project is very important and kind.
 This company gives teddy bears to children who are seriously ill and hospitalized to help them cope with difficult times.

 I drew the character, Teddy Bear, and illustrations for the book, showing children how their brave bear copes with difficulties in the hospital, despite feeling tough and painful.

An illustration of my teddy bear hung in Times Square in New York.

It's a very important project that I'm proud of and that more people should know about!

 
 


I've completed over 1500 orders,
250 of which were books, book illustrations, and covers,
while the rest were character designs.

 The projects were very diverse.
 Books about animals, bedtime stories from parents, about robots, mythical forest creatures, holidays, and even about favorite recipes.

 I can't show everything, but there's so much more to do and imagine!
If you want to fulfill your dream, illustrate your book, or create any character,
I'd be happy to help you!

 Especially if it's something kind!


Based in Europe now.
2D Book illustrator , character designer portfolio
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