About

Olga Levitskiy is a portrait artist and published children’s book illustrator residing in New Jersey. Art has always been a driving force in her life. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the University of Hartford Art School. Olga attributes her dedication and love for illustrating to the inspirational teachings of her professors at the university. Her illustration training was emphasized on traditional techniques of drawing and painting.

Olga works primarily in charcoal, watercolors, acrylics, and colored pencils. She is also proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign on a Mac platform. Olga enjoys creating engaging art that she hopes will appeal to both children and adults.

Awards

Stonyfield OhMyYogART! Contest Winner, 2016

Strathmore Product Catalog Cover Contest Winner, 2015

NJ Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Logo 2nd Place, 2011

Strathmore Artist Papers How Do You See Green Contest Finalist, 2009

Feature Article in Observer Magazine Fall of 2009

Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles Illustration West 46, 2007

University of Hartford Summa Cum Laude, 2007

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