Hi, I'm Ilya Kazakov.
I am a Paris-based Digital Artist and Illustrator specializing in editorial illustration, character design, and 2D animation.

Currently available for commercial commissions, brand collaborations, and editorial projects.

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Illustration

I create custom illustrations for editorial pieces, character designs for animation, bespoke posters, and personal projects. While some works are tailored to specific commercial briefs, others serve as a canvas for visual research and experimentation. My focus is always on delivering expressive, well-crafted imagery with a strong sense of atmosphere and character.

Clients

Adobe, Aloha Mobile, Apple, Armada, Blaster, Bang!Bang! Studio, Coub, Forbes, GQ, GoldApple, InDrive, Leo Burnett, L'Étiquette, McDonald's, The Outcast Agency LLC, Papa John's, Papaton, Powell Allen Ltd, Readymag, The. Round Table, Samsung, Schee, TBWA / Juniper Park, Yaizy etc.

Animation

My animation work primarily focuses on traditional, frame-by-frame techniques. Ranging from seamless looping GIFs to short animated videos, I emphasize simple, rhythmic movements. I believe in animation where every frame matters, bringing a handcrafted, organic feel to the digital space.

NFT

I have been exploring the NFT space since March 2021, periodically releasing new drops and independent projects. For me, NFTs are a tool to explore digital ownership, distribution, and emerging art formats. Rather than chasing hype, my focus is on expanding the presence, value, and longevity of digital art.

official links

Discord, Opensea, Foundation, Rodeo, OBJKT, Zora, Drip

Projects

NFT Parties, GM 365, NFTotem, FTCG

Collections (opensea)

Fake Trading Card Game, Rodeo Riders, Little Friends, IK Originals, Neko Darumas, Doodle Time!, IK OS (Genesis), Lucky Spirit Cards, Popsiki, Metaverse Creatures

Collaborations

Deadfellaz Infected S4, Chimpers, MekaVerse, Mars Cat Voyage, OG:CR, LabRats, GM!, HODL Cards, KidPunks, STACY, Fang Gang, AlphaDoggg Limited Collection, CommonVerse, ChikoRoko, Vitaminisation, RetroFuture, ChumChums, Based Monsta, Rainbow.

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Physical Art & Prints

These are limited-edition, tangible pieces — objects that exist outside the digital realm to be touched, collected, and lived with. They represent rare extensions of my digital practice into the physical world.

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Sketchbook

Sketching forms the foundation of my creative practice. In 2026, I began a personal challenge: to fill one sketchbook per month, using it as a dedicated space for observation, idea development, and visual exploration.

Tools

Manekibook, Moleskine, MD Paper, Faber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils, Lamy fountain pens, Pentel brush pens, Muji, and more.

Hi, I'm Ilya Kazakov. I am a Paris-based Digital Artist and Illustrator specializing in editorial illustration, character design, and 2D animation.