Illustration

Karina Davydyuk

Illustration of woman dancing with umbrella in middle of shop with another person at a nearby desk

Illustration for a speculative book project

Hi, I’m Karina, an illustrator based in Cambridge, UK. I love exploring stories through characters and images.

Inspired by nature, I blend it with my own vision to create something new and personal. I primarily work digitally, often incorporating traditional materials to add texture and depth.

My practice centres on character creation, story development, and visual storytelling. I’m particularly passionate about character design - bringing them to life as unique personalities with their own charm and emotional depth.

I also enjoy exploring animation as a way to take my storytelling beyond still images.

Animation still of angel clinging on to tree branch, looking dazed
Illustrations of pair of hands pulling at vegetation
Font cover of hardback book The Dance of Leaves and Frost with illustration of a leaf-covered elf
Illustration of woman wearing red clothes and holding candlestick with three candles and large flame coming from central one, arcing over her head
Animated project An illustration for Angela Carter’s adaptation of “The Erl-King”, created using Quink ink An illustration for Angela Carter’s adaptation of “The Erl-King”, created using Quink ink. Illustration of an original character