Olga Barinova

Olga Barinova – Designer

I'm an illustrator with over 6 years experience specializing in picture books and I'm all about infusing colour and life into storytelling.

Overview

Hey there! I'm Olga, an award winning children's book illustrator based in Canada. With a Design degree from Alberta University of the Arts and over 6 years experience working as an illustrator. My main focus is picture books. I like to work digitally but strive to give my artwork a traditional look inspired by materials like gouache and colour pencils. I use bright and vibrant colour palettes to give my illustrations a whimsical look. My mission is to make illustrations that not only entertain but also educate and empower young readers. I draw inspiration from childhood memories, nature, and my creative peers. I'm a book enthusiast, and my work is a celebration of childhood through the art of storytelling.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • Silver Birch Express Award

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2017 — Present

- Communicate ideas with an art director regarding the brief for the project, provide sketches and revisions as needed
-Deliver final illustrations using Photoshop

Street Characters Inc.

Dec, 2017 — Oct, 2019 (almost 2 years)

- Work with clients to visualize and create the design of the mascot characters
- Work with the production team to make sure the design is functional-- Create digital renderings of the final character concept in Photoshop
- Create promotional material for social media and update the company's website

Self-employed

Sep, 2017 — May, 2019 (over 1 year)

- Work with an author and art director to create illustrations for children's books, provide revisions as needed.
- Create final illustrations in Photoshop

Olga has 2 reviews

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Darrell C.

Darrell C.

Dec, 2024

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Olga was a pleasure to work with. She had the right vision to make my words come to life in her illustrations. I recommend her and look forward to the opportunity to work with her again. Darrell Clement
Katrina L.

Katrina L.

Jun, 2024

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Olga was an absolute gem! She brought my book to life with little direction and I could not be happier. Her creativeness was amazing and I made very little changes. I look forward to working with her again!

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