Character-led worlds — Ton | Portfolio

Ton · Junior Visual & Illustration DesignerI transform a clear idea into an original narrative, expressive illustration, and a coherent visual language. My selected work ranges from reimagined fairy tales to character systems and illustrated portraits.I am seeking to join a creative team or collaborate with studios, publishers, game, and culture-focused teams.

COMIC · 2026

Challenge Retell Little Red Riding Hood through an original cast and a clear, engaging sequence.

Idea Turn the heroine into a masked crime-fighter. A tip from her mother leads her after a dangerous criminal called the Wolf—straight to her grandmother’s house.

Solution A red silhouette holds the reader’s attention against a cold blue forest. Changing panel sizes, close-ups, and hand-drawn sound effects build suspense, then release it through action and humor.

Outcome Four completed comic spreads that connect character design, narrative pacing, and a consistent palette within a single visual world.This is the approach I want to bring to illustrated stories and character-driven projects.

ILLUSTRATION SERIES · 2025

Challenge Give three beer styles distinct personalities while keeping the series visually connected.

Idea Translate flavor into music: green metal for IPA, yellow hip-hop for sour, and chocolate jazz for stout.

Solution A shared, deer-like character transforms into three musicians. Instruments, poses, and genre cues vary, but bold outlines and simplified shapes unify the series. Each palette makes a distinct taste visible.

Green metal — IPA A sharp pose and an electric guitar give the first variation a loud, restless personality.

Outcome Three finished illustrations form a recognizable family while conveying three distinct moods. The series demonstrates how I use character, color, and gesture to make an abstract idea tangible.

PORTRAIT SERIES · 2025

Challenge Assemble actors from Black Mirror episodes connected by a retro theme, while maintaining each person’s likeness.

Idea Treat the portraits as a cast: each individual face belongs to a singular graphic world.

Solution Expressive contours, simplified shading, and alternating pink and yellow-green backgrounds create a unifying rhythm. Distinct facial features, hairstyles, and expressions ensure each portrait remains individual.

Four selected portraits from the full series.

Outcome A connected portrait series balances likeness with stylization. It demonstrates my attention to facial structure, expression, and consistency across a set.Illustration: Ton. Academic project; curator: Evgeny Tonkonogiy.

I am open to a junior designer role, an internship, or a creative collaboration.

I can contribute character design, expressive illustration, and visual storytelling to your team. If my work fits a story you want to tell, I would love to discuss it during an interview or project conversation.

Ton anvltonkonog@edu.hse.ru