About me

As a passionate Illustrator, I specialise in injecting liveliness and personality into designs to help brands authentically connect with their audiences. I offer a range of services, including developing a Brand Character and creating compelling illustrations for Editorial, Advertising Campaigns, Packaging Design, and Web or Mobile apps. With a strong background in Brand Identity and Strategy, I fully understand the transformative power of Visual Storytelling in establishing a unique brand presence. My illustrations are drawn from real-life observations, enabling me to form genuine connections with the audience. I work primarily with traditional media, such as watercolour, ink, and pencils, as I believe that the spontaneity and imperfection of these mediums infuse designs with vitality and character. I believe in the power of effective communication and strive to build lasting relationships with clients based on trust, connection, and open communication. If you're looking for authentic Illustrations, branding advice, or just creative networking, feel free to message me. Let's make an impact together! https://www.instagram.com/lera.bolkonskaia https://www.instagram.com/lera.creates.branding

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• Could you please advise me in what area I can apply illustrations like these? Travelling, editorial, posters, brand identity? Thank you!
• Has anyone studied Illustration at UAL? I'd like to apply for it and would appreciate your personal experience. Thank you ^_^
• Hi, I have some availability in November if you need some help with branding design. https://app.yunojuno.com/ref/c/xeyw3w/ Thank you!

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Projects

• Office Snippets"Office snippets" project is inspired by my real life observations at work. I never saw my colleague's head because it was hidden behind the monitor. Her poses, the shift in her shoes, her mood— it all became a fascinating little puzzle. I started imagining stories and connections between her footwear and her state of mind.
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  Bologna sketch tripQuick life drawings of people in the bars, cafe and library made during my travelling to Bologna, Italy in 2023. Ink and pencils.
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  Beach illustrationsI created a series of illustrations based on real life observations on a beach near Kyiv, Ukraine. I made quick pencil sketches and turned them into illustrations using watercolour, ink and Adobe Photoshop.

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Work history

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Illustrator and Brand designerLera Bolkonskaia
Nov 2021United KingdomFreelance
1. Developing Brand Character, illustrations for Packaging Design, Advertising Campaigns, Website and Mobile apps. 2. Brand Strategy and Visual Identity including Print and Digital Design, Social Media Design, Imagery and Websites, Packaging and Print Marketing Design.

Skills

• Adobe Photoshop
• Graphic Design
• Brand Identity
• Packaging Design
• Branding
• Logo Design
• Adobe Illustrator
• Advertising Design
• Social Media
• Print Design

Education

Graduate Diploma in IllustrationUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
Aug 2024London, United Kingdom
Camberwell College of Arts