Best Illustration Design
From down-to-earth to out-of-this-world, these illustrations capture the imagination and push the boundaries of digital art. Check out the creativity behind this year’s nominees.
Winner
Illia Kolesnyk is an artist and illustrator from Kyiv, where he studied at the Academy of Arts. He has always loved to draw. As a child, he loved to play with paints and he continues to play more professionally now. He is most inspired by children's drawings, because they break all the rules and are made with such sincerity.
37
Projects
16
Contests won
9
Repeat clients
Illia Kolesnyk is an artist and illustrator from Kyiv, where he studied at the Academy of Arts. He has always loved to draw. As a child, he loved to play with paints and he continues to play more professionally now. He is most inspired by children's drawings, because they break all the rules and are made with such sincerity.
37
Projects
16
Contests won
9
Repeat clients
I love how Illia Kolesnyk's simplified style and layout still manage to depict a full narrative. It brings us along on the adventures to different places. His use of significant elements and the drawing style correspond well with the stories (scenes, people, situations, moods) and highlight the experiences in each illustration. It's fun and engaging! The color palette and composition are well balanced too, showing a great depth and contrast where needed.
Eureka
This was a large illustration project with lots of creative freedom. While each scene is quite different, Illia Kolesnyk managed to keep his work cohesive through his simplistic style and use of perspective. To get it right, he jumped right into Illustrator and filled his artboards with colored shapes, playing with overlay modes and looking for the desired effect. The result is a series of eye-catching artwork that’s perfect for a website. Nice work, Illia!
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