Anna Surgan

Anna Surgan – Designer

Illustrator specializing in children's picture books, book covers, and fiction. Creating detailed, atmospheric illustrations that captivate.

Overview

I’m a freelance illustrator with over 5 years of experience working with top publishers in Ukraine and Europe. I specialize in creating detailed, atmospheric illustrations that immerse readers in the world of the story. Using light, texture, and mood, I bring stories to life—whether it's the warmth of a sunny afternoon or the shadows of a more intense moment.

In addition to my experience with major Ukrainian publishing houses, I’ve also worked with Fragment, a well-known Czech publisher that’s part of the Albatros Media group, where I designed covers for two fiction novels. This international experience has helped me hone my skills and understand the diverse needs of authors and publishers from different markets.

I’m passionate about crafting magical and mystical atmospheres, which makes me a great fit for fantasy projects, including young adult book covers. I’m detail-oriented, responsive, and love collaborating closely with authors to ensure that my illustrations perfectly align with their vision.

Let’s work together to create stunning visuals that bring your story to life!

Services
Fiction
Historical Fiction Magical Realism Middle Grade
Languages
English

Work experience

Armando De Nigris Editore Publishing

Aug, 2024 — Present
I am the illustrator for an ongoing series of historical essays dedicated to prominent figures of Naples and Southern Italy, which is being published as part of an Italian edition. More volumes will be released.

“Fragment” publishing houses

Jul, 2023 — Nov, 2023 (5 months)
Coworked with Czech publisher that’s part of the Albatros Media group, Fragment. Created two covers for fiction novels

Chorni Vivtsi publishing house

Nov, 2022 — Oct, 2024 (almost 2 years)
I collaborated with a publishing house as an illustrator for a picture book on the topic of cancer. It is a difficult story designed to help families facing this disease to explain and talk to their children about it.

“Crocus” publishing house

Apr, 2022 — Sep, 2022 (5 months)
Creating illustrations for children’s picture book

Magura publishing house

Jan, 2022 — Feb, 2022 (about 1 month)
Created illustrations for the reissue of the book by Sashko Dermansky, the author of children's bestsellers

“Knigolove” publishing house

Jan, 2022 — Feb, 2022 (about 1 month)
Cover for Ukrainian edition of bestseller fiction novel by V.E. Schwab

Publishing and educational project "Portal"

Jun, 2020 — Mar, 2021 (10 months)
Illustrator for two books from the educational, historical, cultural and ethnic cycle. One book, a collection of historical fiction stories for children, tells about the peoples of Africa. Another historical fiction stories about the daughter of Yaroslav the Wise in middle-aged Kyiv

The Old Lion Publishing House

Feb, 2019 — Oct, 2024 (over 5 years)
I work with one of the largest publishing houses in Ukraine as an illustrator. My responsibilities include creating book covers, illustrations for children's books and picture books. Still coworking with this publishing as illustrator freelancer

Portfolio

The Gravity of Existence: Poems

Sng, Christina

Interstellar Flight Press

Temná čarodějka Varta dosud pracovala v kavárně, scházela se s přáteli alchymisty, mágy a vědmami a čas od času se pustila do křížku s místními světluškami – světlými alchymisty, kouzelníky a léčiteli. Vše se změnilo, když do města přijeli sudí ze Středoevrops... read more

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