
Anastasia Bukreeva | Portfolio
00 — ABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Anastasia Bukreeva, and I am an illustrator based in Moscow.

I’m an illustrator interested in creating distinctive visual identities, illustrations, and graphic systems.My work combines character-driven imagery with a strong focus on composition, color, and visual storytelling. I enjoy exploring the relationship between illustration and design—transforming individual images into coherent visual systems that function across various formats and media.I am also keenly interested in experimenting with new visual approaches and finding unexpected ways to integrate familiar concepts with contemporary design.
I’m always open to new creative challenges and collaborations!
01 — WHY WORK WITH ME?
I create illustrations that combine strong visual storytelling with a distinctive artistic style. I work from an initial concept to a finished image, developing characters, environments, compositions, and visual details that support the overall theme. I focus on producing clear and memorable visuals while adapting my approach to various projects, audiences, and formats.

The Count Basie Postcards
Illustration & Visual Storytelling Creating expressive illustrations that communicate an idea, mood, or story through character, composition, color, and visual detail.Character Illustration Developing expressive characters with distinctive personalities, poses, gestures, and visual features that lend life and memorability to each piece.Composition & Visual Narrative Crafting engaging compositions where characters, objects, and details collaborate to guide the viewer and convey the intended idea or narrative.Style & Visual Language Establishing a unique visual approach through color palettes, shapes, linework, textures, and recurring graphic elements that make illustrations cohesive and instantly recognizable.Adaptable Creative Workflow Working across diverse formats, subjects, and visual directions—responding to feedback and evolving ideas into polished final illustrations.
Postcards of Famous Comedians
SOFTWARE SKILLS
— Adobe Photoshop — Adobe Illustrator — Procreate — Figma
02 — MY PROJECTS
ANIMALS IN GZHEL
Bank Card Illustration Series for the VTB Design Competition
CLIENT VTB × HSE School of DesignPROJECT Bank Card Illustration SeriesCONTEXT Design CompetitionRESULT Finalist
The bank card illustration series
CONCEPT
A series of illustrated bank cards inspired by Russian folk art, Gzhel ornament, and animal characters.
THE CHALLENGEBank cards are utilitarian objects used every day, but their visual design frequently takes a backseat to their practical function. The challenge was to create a series of cards that would feel personal and visually distinct while remaining instantly recognizable as a VTB product.Simultaneously, the project needed to communicate a resonance with Russian visual culture without simply reproducing traditional folk art in its original form.
THE SOLUTIONThe solution was to merge contemporary animal illustration with the visual language of Gzhel. Familiar animal characters anchor each card, while traditional floral ornaments are integrated directly into their forms and compositions.A limited blue-and-white palette creates a strong connection to Gzhel and complements VTB’s visual identity seamlessly. The ornamental elements are not merely decorative—they become integral to the characters, forging a unified relationship between the animal and its environment.
The White Bird
Each card possesses its own unique character, pose, and composition, yet the consistent palette, linework, and ornamental vocabulary weave the designs into a cohesive visual system.
The Playful Cat
The Dachshund on a walk
FINAL PRESENTATION
The result is a collection of bank cards that transforms a functional everyday object into a recognizable piece of illustration, bridging contemporary graphic design with Russian cultural heritage.
The bank card illustration series
The bank card illustration series
TOMATO WALTZ
Illustration for the Pomidorka Design Competition
«A Taste for Creativity»























