Designer
Graphic designer from Warsaw, Poland.
I have a few years of experience creating digital products for the web and print for established companies and new startups.
A proven ability of developing projects from inception through production to final delivery, ensuring that all work is effective, appropriate and delivered within agreed timescales.
Able to work as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, web developers and marketing specialists.
I'm also currently enjoying travel, go to concerts and art museums, read books about design.
Areas of expertise
Photoshop
Ilustrator
Indesign
After Effects
Premier Pro
Blender
Personal skills
Problem solving
Thinking creatively
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Services
Motion design
Web Design
Identity Design
Art Direction
Books (selected)
2024
• Destiny's Role: Dimensions 2 by Mark Lain (book cover for the game book)
•Tome of Templates (Gestalt RPG) for Little Red Goblin Games (conceptarts inside the book)
2023
•Hope is the Thing With Feathers by Jeannette Bedard (book cover)
• Rise of the Unbroken by F.J. Sanchez
•Destiny's Role: Dimensions 1 by Mark Lain (book cover for the game book)
• Kaleidoscope Frenzy: Scorpio Falls by Mark Lain (book cover for the game book)
• Character Compendium ,Gateway to Adventure, Old-School Essentials ( cover art )
•Bardworthy, Rayjoygames(cover art)
2022
•Rise of the Blademaster (Swordsong Series- Vol. 1) by Brent Batla
•Jhynn Mitrall by Patrick Van Ouytsel (interior illustrations)
2021
•The Fractured Spaces by Loyd Elmore Jr. (interior illustration)
2020
•Case of the One-Eyed Tiger by Jeffrey Poole (book cover)
2018
•Trening wariat by Mateusz Janusz and Pamela Stefanowicz (layout & design, book cover)
• Projekt ciąża by Natalia Rybarczyk (book layout & design, book cover)
• Kick Fit by Ewa Chodakowska (book layout & design, book cover)
• Hot Shot by Jakub Kucner (book layout & design, book cover)
•Beauty Shot by Ewa Chodakowska (book layout & design, book cover)
•Planner 2019 by Ewa Chodakowska (book layout, design, book cover)
•Fit and sweet by Marta Kielak and Ewa Chodakowska (book layout & design, book cover)
2015
• Risen by Nate Payne (book cover)
Exhibitions (selected)
2024
• Elementos Exhibition– Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Ciclos Exhibition– Artly Mix- Cultural Space, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Un/familiar– Fox Yard Studio, Londyn, UK
• 10 years since Rosetta-ESA
2023
• Art on Loop– NY, USA
• Exhibition MFA's Elemental 2023 (Earth, Fire, Water, Air)– Maryland Federation Art, USA
• SPACE 8th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality– Circular ArtSpace, Bristol, UK
2017
• See & Say group exhibition- KTR, Warsaw, Poland
• Fairy Tales And Legends Of The Japan-- The Embassy Of Japan in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
On the net/articles
Moon, Dancetheatre production by Nicole Romine
Destiny's Role: Dimensions 2 - Eye of the Needle
Awards
2024
• Light and Dark (short animation), shortlisted on Olhar Film Festival, Amazonia, Brasil
2023
• Light and Dark (short animation), finalist on International Student Animation Film Festival AnimaFantasia
• Grafcon by WACOM, second place
2022
• Bite-Sized Gaming
Role: concept artist
Den of Assassins is the new source book from the winner of the 2021 D&D Dungeon Master Challenge.
2017
•Finalist on the WWDC 2017 Scholarship PlaygroundBook-The Spellbook
•Nominated See&Say 2017
2016
• Houston (short animation), finalist on the Typomania International Typography Video Festival
Artbooks
• Artist Book: WEIGHTLESS, SU4IP
• Artist Book: NOIR, SU4IP
Gamedev:
2022
• Bite-Sized Gaming
Role: concept artist
Den of Assassins is the new source book from the winner of the 2021 D&D Dungeon Master Challenge.
Movies:
2016
• Origin Nile Studios
Role: concept artist ( character design)
"Light and Dark "
(short animation), finalist on International Student Animation Film Festival AnimaFantasia.
A short story about nyctophobia. The film is related to fear of the dark and ghost. Many kids experience a fear of ghosts and monsters from a young age. For many, those fears and anxieties will disappear as they move into adolescence.
Krystyna Nowek is an amazing fantasy illustrator from Poland. Her work is more than good as is her service. Wether you want a cover for a book, novel or games-supplement, or the creation of your tabletop rpg character, she has the skill and the know how to do so. Therefor I can advise anyone to work with her!
I contacted Krystyna for the inside art of a fantasy book I’m writing on and I was more then satisfied with the result and will work again wit her in the far future. As by chance one of her drawings on Facebook drew my attention. It was the one off Dinin Do'urden, then I saw Fzoul Chembryll, both important characters from the Forgotten Realms world of Dungeons & Dragons a I knew immediately I wanted her art in my book.
Sincerely
Patrick Van Ouytsel
auteurpatrickvanouytsel@gmail.com
Loving the cover artwork I commissioned from the awesome Polish fatasy artist/illustrator Krystyna Nowek for my book. Cool retro vibes and captures the ideas I have bouncing around in my head. Was an awesome process to go through, from conception to finished product. :)
Niall Oman
Valour RPG
It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Krystyna Nowek.
I have 20 years of experience working in Web Designing, Social Media and Custom Car Detailing. During our time
working together on Somos Taino Inc. I have trust in Krystyna who displays great talents as our main artist. When we first met, I was immediately impressed with Krystyna she took time to understand and help us. We here at Vip Web Designs are impressed by her technical skills. I know her to have a positive attitude. I am absolutely confident that Krystyna would be a great asset to your company. Not only will she bring the kind of skills and experiences that good companies are looking for in an applicant, but she will quickly become an asset and help you grow in any way she can.
Sincerely,
Michael Agosto
CEO Vip Web Designs
Somos Taino Inc.
I’m writing this letter in relation to the commissioned artwork that Krystyna Nowek completed for me recently for the cover art of a tabletop RPG book.
Throughout the process of working with Krystyna, I found that she had a professional and considerate approach, and clearly outlined the process we would be working through for her to create an art piece I would be excited about.
Krystyna developed different concepts based on ideas I had sent her, and once we narrowed down the concept I felt worked best, she consulted with me on a regular basis to make sure I was happy with how the artwork was progressing.
Krystyna set regular deadlines for herself and shared these with me, so I knew when to expect the next update to her work, and she kept to these deadlines.
I found working with Krystyna a fantastic experience, and genuinely enjoyed the process of seeing my idea being realised.
I highly recommend Krystyna as an artist, and as a professional businessperson, and if or when the opportunity arises, I would be more than happy to commission her again.
Please feel free to contact me at oman.niall@gmail.com if any further reference is required.
Sincerely
Niall Oman
Krystyna Nowek is a pleasure to work with, and has outstanding experience in illustration, communication and creativity. She is extremely enthusiastic about her work. She is an organized and customer-service oriented perfectionist, has no problem working hard when necessary. Working at freelance is most challenging, and she battled the impediments. She is an eager professional. No matter how complex the problem is, she will always come up with a cost-effective solution. Experiencing her quick and sharp mind at work is most remarkable.
Best regards,
Nate Payne
natepayn3@gmail.com
I am delighted to recommend Krystyna. Several years ago I contracted Krystyna to create a book cover for me. At each stage of the process, she was enthusiastic, helpful, and creative. Not only did Krystyna follow creative direction, but she also made great suggestions. It was a pleasure to work with her and I am very happy with the art that she created. She is a strong communicator, a great artist, and an excellent collaborator. I feel confident that she will make a great part of whatever team she joins.
Best Regards,
Daniel Walker
Want to throw out a HUGE shoutout! Krystyna Nowek is phenomenal! She was super easy to work with, communicated the entrire way through the project. Was clear with me with her expectations, and was able to make adjustments that I desired. For her quality of work, efficient communication, and pricing, I HIGHLY recomment using her!
Dan Summer
I had Krystyna Nowek do a commission for me and she always does such amazing jobs. I would recommend her to anyone beacuse she is great to work with and goes the extra mile to make sure that you are happy with the design. I will be using her services again shortly for sure.
Ryan Clarke
Just got the painting of my favorites Pikel and Ivan I commisioned to a wonderful artist, Krystyna Nowek. Thats how I envision them anyway. Now I will get it tattooed. :D
Marc-André Robert
Krysia Nowek jest jednym z najzdolniejszych i najbardziej kreatywnych designerów, z jakimi miałem okazję pracować. Fantastyczna komunikacja, instynktowne wyczucie estetyki projektu, cierpliwość, zaangażowanie i pasja w połączeniu z Jej wysokimi umiejętnościami czynią z Krysi niezwykle wartościowego członka zespołu. Stworzyliśmy razem projekt, który ostatecznie został nagrodzony przez firmę Apple stypendium WWDC '17. Jej wkład w projekt był nieoceniony. Gorąco polecam wszystkim współpracę z Krysią.
Kamil Kosowski
Senior iOS Engineer
Could not be happier with my human wizard commission from Krystyna Nowek. Amazing work and very nice person to deal with!
Johnny Moran
Owner / Founder at Moonshot Moose
Big shout out for Krystyna Nowek for the beautiful piece. She was really able to bring Ears to life. If anyone is looking to get some character art done I would highly recommend sending her a message.
Jeremy Naval
I have been working with the amazing artist K. Nowek ( who's been great) for art for my upcoming Curse of Strahd DND game and she just finished this. So now I officaly have my first O.C character. : )
Kyler Damiean Richard Helton
Asset Protection Specialist at The Home Depot
Get in touch!
I am currently available for projects. Please feel free to use this form or email me about your project!