Cris Radu – Designer

Children's books a̶d̶d̶i̶c̶t̶ freelance illustrator. I have a background in visual arts and use it in illustration to forge a rich visual world and give a story its best visual outcome.

I have illustrated over 20 picture books for the in-print Romanian market. Several of them have been selected in international competitions, and/or have won awards in national competitions.

I have also passionately drawn many book covers and have a strong interest in decorative pattern design.

Drawing has always been for me a way of translating and understanding the world. It became in time a precious communication tool and my favorite way of telling stories.

I am always experimenting new techniques; I like to “get my hands dirty” using anything from gouache to lino-cut or colored pencils, and use Photoshop to set the final composition right. I vary the style I use depending on the story I work on, to give it its best expression.

I love creating engaging illustrations​. Easy going and highly experienced, I will put all my experience to work to tell your story in a strong and unique way.

I am also fluent in French.