Hi, I’m Katya, a multidisciplinary creative specialising in illustration, based in Cape Town, South Africa. With almost a decade of experience in the advertising industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of brands—both big and small—across multiple industries, some of which have received industry recognition and awards.

A lifelong learner, I’m always looking to expand my skills and take on new challenges. I’ve been involved in design projects at every stage, from conceptualisation and art direction to design and production, across print, digital, branding, and motion.

As an illustrator, I work both traditionally and digitally, which allows me to be highly versatile. While I collaborate with brands professionally, I also maintain a large portfolio of personal illustration works under my brand, Pony of the Sea. You can often find me living my art dreams at various markets around Cape Town.

My programme skills include Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD, After Effects, Premiere, and Figma. I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, from below-the-line and through-the-line to digital and UX.