Mariana Krasteva

   Mariana is a Bulgarian artist, Art Director, illustrator and creative entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in game development, animation, publishing and visual storytelling.

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   Her career began in animation and film production, creating concept art, storyboards and visual development for international projects. She later spent more than eight years in the gaming industry, working as Graphic Designer, Art Director and Team Leader on numerous game productions, including licensed titles such as Captain America, Baywatch, Spamalot and Electra.

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   Today, alongside her freelance and creative work, Mariana is the founder and Creative Director of the children's publishing house How It All Began, where she leads the development of books, educational products and creative projects from concept to market.

She also teaches illustration and visual storytelling, sharing her experience with the next generation of artists.

 

Her work is driven by a passion for strong visual narratives, meaningful characters and products that connect creativity with purpose.