My name is Jana Fak, a Slovenian illustrator known for creating illustrations that resonate with genuine emotion and rich inner worlds. My art emerges from enchanting stories of magical beings, reflecting a universe where innocence and imagination thrive. As an artist, I connect with the youngest minds, making them feel understood through vibrant and playful characters. My work bridges children's whimsical world with adults' complex realm, addressing themes of vulnerability and resilience with elegance and depth. After graduating from ArtHouse, School of Drawing and Painting in Ljubljana, I spent the last decade in Germany refining my craft. Now based in Maribor, I continue to innovate. I previously expanded my artistic expression to fabric, creating my textile line, which I sadly had to discontinue due to COVID-19. Currently, I am focusing more on book illustration and editorial work. My creative force is stronger than ever, delivering impactful messages and making the world more beautiful, brighter, and filled with emotion and love. ----------- WORK EXPERIENCE *2006 - 2013: Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator for several firms, advertising agencies, and small businesses. *2013 - 2015: Graphic Designer / Department Head at Shirtcity.com, Collaboration NUK Germany / 2014, product illustration. *2015 - present: Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer. Collaboration with several organizations, advertising agencies, small businesses, Publishing Houses, etc. *2024: Current collaboration with Penguin Random House, New York (Penguin Young Readers). ARTIST PORTFOLIO _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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My name is Jana Fak, a Slovenian illustrator known for creating illustrations that resonate with genuine emotion and rich inner worlds. My art emerges from enchanting stories of magical beings, reflecting a universe where innocence and imagination thrive. As an artist, I connect with the youngest minds, making them feel understood through vibrant and playful characters. My work bridges children's whimsical world with adults' complex realm, addressing themes of vulnerability and resilience with elegance and depth. After graduating from ArtHouse, School of Drawing and Painting in Ljubljana, I spent the last decade in Germany refining my craft. Now based in Maribor, I continue to innovate. I previously expanded my artistic expression to fabric, creating my textile line, which I sadly had to discontinue due to COVID-19. Currently, I am focusing more on book illustration and editorial work. My creative force is stronger than ever, delivering impactful messages and making the world more beautiful, brighter, and filled with emotion and love. ----------- WORK EXPERIENCE *2006 - 2013: Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator for several firms, advertising agencies, and small businesses. *2013 - 2015: Graphic Designer / Department Head at Shirtcity.com, Collaboration NUK Germany / 2014, product illustration. *2015 - present: Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer. Collaboration with several organizations, advertising agencies, small businesses, Publishing Houses, etc. *2024: Current collaboration with Penguin Random House, New York (Penguin Young Readers). ARTIST PORTFOLIO _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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My name is Jana Fak, a Slovenian illustrator known for creating illustrations that resonate with genuine emotion and rich inner worlds. My art emerges from enchanting stories of magical beings, reflecting a universe where innocence and imagination thrive.

As an artist, I connect with the youngest minds, making them feel understood through vibrant and playful characters. My work bridges children’s whimsical world with adults’ complex realm, addressing themes of vulnerability and resilience with elegance and depth.

After graduating from ArtHouse, School of Drawing and Painting in Ljubljana, I spent the last decade in Germany refining my craft. Now based in Maribor, I continue to innovate. I previously expanded my artistic expression to fabric, creating my textile line, which I sadly had to discontinue due to COVID-19. Currently, I am focusing more on book illustration and editorial work. My creative force is stronger than ever, delivering impactful messages and making the world more beautiful, brighter, and filled with emotion and love.

WORK EXPERIENCE

*2006 - 2013: Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator for several firms, advertising agencies, and small businesses.
*2013 - 2015: Graphic Designer / Department Head at Shirtcity.com, Collaboration NUK Germany / 2014, product illustration.
*2015 - present: Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer. Collaboration with several organizations, advertising agencies, small businesses, Publishing Houses, etc.
*2024: Current collaboration with Penguin Random House, New York (Penguin Young Readers).

ARTIST PORTFOLIO
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Skills

Adobe Illustrator
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Book Cover
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Book Illustration
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Childrens Book Illustration
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Editorial Illustration
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Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Book Cover
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Editorial Illustration
Expert
Fantasy Illustration
Expert
Freehand Digital Illustration
Expert
Pen and Ink Illustration
Expert
Poster
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Slovene
Fluent
Serbian
Fluent
Croatian
Fluent
Bosnian
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Painting and Illustration, at Arthouse College for Visual Arts Ljubljana, SI
July 7, 2005
Graduated in June 2005 with honors

Qualifications

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