ABOUT — lika

As an illustrator and senior designer with over a decade of international industry experience, I bridge the gap between classic fine art and contemporary digital design. From my studio in the cultural heart of Tbilisi, Georgia, I offer premium, end-to-end publishing solutions for publishing houses, agencies, and global brands.

My sophisticated visual style was shaped by my studies at the Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts and the College of Culture for Artistic Design, alongside specialized post-graduate training in Graphic Design and Advertising at the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA). My versatile artistic arsenal features hand-drawn traditional techniques (watercolor, pen, oil) seamlessly integrated with digital execution, creating rich, atmospheric textures that bring stories to life.

While I originally launched my career in children's literature-where my vibrant character work first captured young imaginations—my practice has matured to encompass adult fiction cover art, promotional posters, branding identity, and editorial layout design. To date, I have successfully delivered over 4,500 individual illustration commissions, transforming over 175 manuscripts into beautifully bound paperbacks, eBooks, and audiobooks. One of my proudest milestones includes a prestigious anniversary book collaboration for an internationally famed broadcasting company.

For me, visual storytelling is about exceptional client communication. I excel at translating vague or complex concepts into striking visual assets that consistently surpass expectations. I am dedicated to crafting high-end, imaginative visual narratives that are ready to stand out in the competitive global market.