Olya Tkachenko Illustrations
Editorial & Commercial
A curated collection of commercial illustrations, cultural heritage projects, and product designs created for creative agencies, foundations, and local brands.
Cultural Narratives &
Food Illustration
This section combines a deep engagement with cultural heritage and a passion for food illustration. It features intricate paper-cut art (Vytynanka) created for Ukrainian Heritage Month in Ontario, alongside a custom illustrated recipe series for the Ukrainian Museum of Canada and narrative artwork for the Shevchenko Foundation.
Commercial & Agency Work
This section showcases commercial illustrations and design assets created for local businesses and brands. Developed in collaboration with The Workhouse Creative Agency in Toronto, these projects include character design for restaurant branding and outdoor signage, as well as clean black-and-white city sketches and portraits. They demonstrate a strong ability to work with commercial briefs and fit into Toronto's urban landscape.
Product Design & Merchandising
This collection shows how illustration transitions from a drawing into a physical product. It features custom apparel and eco-bags for the Little Big Me brand—sold at cultural events and concerts across Canada—alongside botanical patterns and abstract batik designs created for the Home B home textile series. These projects highlight a practical understanding of surface design and commercial appeal.