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Using pencil and fine liners, Anna Karetnikova knows when to thrash the traditional rulebook when needed
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Illustrator Anna Karetnikova uses traditional drawing techniques alongside Procreate to create narrative-rich, emotionally complex imagery.
What: Kazakhstan-born, Berlin-based illustrator Anna Karetnikova describes her hybrid workflow, which blends analogue pencil and fineliner sketching with digital composition in Procreate to achieve textured, story-driven visuals.
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Illustrator Anna Karetnikova creates richly detailed, emotionally expressive illustrations inspired by Slavic folklore, everyday life and traditional drawing techniques, inviting viewers to slow down and discover layered stories.
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