
Hi, I’m Yulia, a concept artist and illustrator who loves exploring the darker side of fantasy. Born in Almaty and now based in the Greater Toronto Area, I’ve been drawing since childhood and followed that passion through art-focused high school and a Concept Art diploma program. My work has appeared in projects like Yes, No, Goodbye and the Baldur’s Gate 3: Project Strahd mod. I’m most at home designing characters and props, especially when I can lean into gothic, punk, or cyber-inspired themes. When I’m not creating art, you’ll usually find me with a cup of tea, hanging out with my cat, or diving into games like Dark Souls, Elden Ring, or VRising.
Concept Art Diploma
Toronto, ON
Experience
Threeclipse Inc.
Jun 2025
2D Artist
Canada (Remote)
- Directed the artistic vision of Yes, No, Goodbye, defining style guides and visual direction.
- Created all key 2D art assets, including characters, environments, and environmental queues.
BG3 - Project Strahd (Mod)
Apr 2025
Concept Artist
Remote
- Designed one of the new companion characters for a fan expansion project.
- Delivered multiple iterations balancing creative freedom with established lore.
Shifty Cat Productions
Sep 2021
Freelance Artist
Toronto, ON (Remote)
- Collaborated with a team of artists to manage online galleries and deliver commissioned work.
- Sold original and custom pieces through conventions and direct client interactions.
- Contributed character concepts, illustrations, and marketing materials for indie projects.
YuNovikArts
Jan 2018
Freelance Artist
Toronto, ON (Remote)
- Produced custom artwork for individuals, indie developers, and comic writers.
- Specialized in character design, digital illustration, and concept art.
- Maintained strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction through clear communication and revisions.
Education
MTM College of Animation, Art and Design
- Comprehensive 4-year program in fine art, illustration, and concept art.
- Trained in digital painting, visual storytelling, and production pipelines.
Core Skills
• Concept Art & Illustration
• Character & Creature Design
• Environment Art
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Clip Studio Paint
• Procreate
• Client Relations
• Team Collaboration
Additional Highlights
• Proficient across both digital and traditional media, with strong anatomical, compositional, and color theory foundations.
• Experience balancing creative direction with client requirements in fast-paced project settings.
• Canadian citizen.
• Fluent in English and Russian.
