Oksana Drachkovska

Oksana Drachkovska – Designer

A professional illustrator with 10 years experience creating vibrant, unique artwork ( children illustrations, book covers, editorial)

Overview

Hello! I’m an illustrator originally from Ukraine, now based in Barcelona, where I bring my passion for art to life by crafting unique and meaningful visual stories. For me, illustration is not just a profession—it’s the art of building new worlds, where each character has a voice, and every color carries a melody.

I specialize in blending simplicity with depth, using metaphors to create illustrations that resonate both visually and conceptually. Every project—whether it’s a picture book, a book cover, or editorial artwork—is a new adventure, an opportunity to explore fresh visual solutions and capture the soul of the story.

With over 9 years of professional experience, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with publishing houses, brands, and creative teams on diverse projects. While I work across various genres, my greatest passion lies in picture books, where I can immerse myself in storytelling through art.

Let’s work together to bring your vision to life and create something truly magical!

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books Poetry Short Story Women's Fiction
Languages
English
Awards
  • finalist of Bologna Book festival 2021 ( illustration competition)
  • finalist of Bologna Book festival 2022 ( illustration competition)
  • finalist of Bologna Book festival 2023 ( illustration competition)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2024 — Present
Illustration for the non-fiction book

Self-employed

Jul, 2022 — Mar, 2024 (over 1 year)
Picture books " questions and answers about..."

Self-employed

Nov, 2015 — Present

Portfolio

Illustration
Made with Reedsy
Little Ripples, Big Waves

Mehta, Foram

Little Ripples Press

Illustration
365 Amazing True Things to Read in Bed

Brooke-Hitching, Edward

words & pictures

Illustration
Footsteps on the Map

Kerley, Barbara

National Geographic Kids

Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration

Oksana has 2 reviews

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Foram M.

Foram M.

Apr, 2025

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Oksana's work is evocative, thoughtful and simply beautiful. I hired her to illustrate my children's book that heavily relies on a metaphor to convey its larger theme, and Oksana was very open to hearing out how I envisioned the book illustrated. She and I went back and forth many times until I w...
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Victoria D.

Victoria D.

Feb, 2025

Oksana was an excellent collaborator, and I immensely enjoyed working with her. She has a unique style and creates beautiful patterns and designs. I would highly recommend!

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