Junior 2D Artist/Illustrator

Daria Ponomarenko

Creative 2D artist and illustrator based in Warsaw with a passion for game development and book illustration. I create icons, backgrounds, characters, props, and illustrations to bring game worlds to life. Open to both game projects and illustrating books, ready to collaborate and craft visuals that enhance storytelling and engagement.

Books Illustrated

  1. Positively Haiku: Illustrated affirmations in 17 syllables;
  2. Positively Haiku, Part 2: Peace, love, and discovery in 17 syllables;
  3. The Power to Act;
  4. Anticipating Growth;

Work Experience

Children's Book Illustrator Freelance

June 2023 - Present | Warsaw

  • Created cover and interior illustrations for 5 children's books, working closely with authors to develop engaging visuals;

2D Artist/Graphic Designer/Illustrator Freelance

January 2021 - June 2023 | Warsaw

  • Developed a wide range of assets, including illustrations, icons, and vector graphics;
  • Retouched and processed photos, created storyboards for animations, and collaborated on children’s books;

Education

Advanced Course "Gaming Casual Graphics" | Gaming Casual Art

September 2024 - November 2024 | Ukraine

  • Gained hands-on experience in creating graphics tailored for casual games;

Vistula University | Graphic Design/Illustration

October 2021 - July 2023 | Poland

  • Gained foundational knowledge of the entire Adobe suite and received additional artistic education;

    • Vinnytsia College Of Construction, Architecture And Design | Environmental Design

    September 2019 - June 2021 | Ukraine

  • Obtained a basic academic level in drawing and overall artistic education;