Original sci-fi & fantasy
illustrations that make
worlds feel real

SCI-FI • FANTASY • COSMIC AESTHETICS
I’m Yuliya Zabelina — veteran digital artist and creator of the Spiritus Universe. For over two decades, I’ve been helping authors, game studios, film and music projects bring their worlds to life with cinematic, high-impact visuals.
3k+
Projects delivered
20
Years experience
35+
Countries
Selected Work
Hand-picked pieces across books, games and personal IP
Black Dragon Breath
God of Void
The Black Ship - Book Cover
Alien Space Engineer
Battle with Storm Dragon
"Battle Dragons II" book cover
Majestic Dragon Guardian
City 2140
Fantasy illustration
Space Dragon - Music Cover
"Don't shit on my territory" - ink illustration
Master of Healing - game illustration
Dragon Sea

Selected clients & collaborators

Projects delivered directly and through partner studios.

Services & Packages
Clear scope • Transparent pricing • Upgrade options
👑 Full-scene high-end artwork / animation / 3D / custom project

💎 Detailed environments, ships, or multi-character scenes

🧠 Direct consultation + technical art direction

🎥 Optional 2D/3D animation or model design

💼 Full commercial license

🕐 Custom schedule & delivery options
from $1500+
Ultra / Custom
🌈 High-quality full-body (epic or advanced painting) + consultation included

🌠 Complex or narrative background

🎬 Optional 2D motion effects or mockup preview

💼 Extended commercial license

🧩 Optional add-ons: multiple characters, spaceships, or dynamic elements
from $440-690+
Premium
🌈 Full-body color speedpainting (medium detail)

🌌 Background (medium to complex scene)

🧠 Artistic direction & consultation included

📁 Hi-res + cropped versions (for banners, previews, etc.)

💼 Limited commercial license
from $295-350+
Standard
🔥 Popular
🎨 Simple\medium quality color speedpainting (from headshot to half body)

🏙 Medium-complexity or scenic background

📁 Hi-res file + optional social media formats

💼 Limited commercial license
from $60-180+
Essential
✏️ Sketch or Ink painting (from headshot to full body)

⚙️ Simple or minimal background

📁 Hi-res file + optional crops for social media

💼 Personal use license only
from $30-85+
Entry
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What You’ll Get
My goal is to deliver value through high-quality, cinematic artistry.
Every project is treated like a personal mission - from concept to final render.
  • Quality
    I strive to create high-quality, memorable illustrations that feel alive and resonate with broad audiences. Each frame is crafted with the same care and precision found in AAA productions - detailed, cinematic, and built to last.
  • Expertise & Range
    From stylized cartoons to hyper-realism and cinematic 3D
    I cover full visual pipelines alone. Illustration, design, animation, VFX - each step done with precision and heart.
  • Perfectionist Process
    I don’t chase speed - I chase excellence. Projects may take time, but the result always justifies it: polished, detailed, and built to last.
  • Bonus Value
    Clients often receive unexpected extras: bonus sketches, alternate crops, simple animations, or discounts for returning projects - because I value loyalty and collaboration.
  • Support & Flexibility
    Even after delivery, I stay in touch and help with updates, file versions, and visual adjustments - making sure the artwork fully serves your goal.
  • Experience
    Over 20 years in the art and entertainment industry - with projects for NASA, Netflix, Scholastic, Adobe, Autodesk, Epic Games, Hasbro, and many others across 30+ countries.
How It Works
Here’s how I bring each project from concept to completion - simple, clear, and stress-free.
✉️ Inquiry & Brief
You send me a short message describing your project - what you need, style preferences, and any reference images or ideas. The clearer your vision, the faster we can move forward.
💬 Estimate & Agreement
I review your request, confirm the scope, and provide a price estimate. Once we agree on the terms and payment, the slot is booked, and production begins.
✏️ Concept & Sketch Phase
I create one or several base sketches for your review. This is the stage where you can request any major changes to composition, pose, or mood - until it feels right.
🎨 Final Rendering
After your approval, I refine the work to its final, polished form, with cinematic lighting, atmosphere, and detail. Minor tweaks can still be made at this point if necessary.
📦 Delivery & Revisions
You receive high-resolution files in the requested formats. If you’d like additional edits or versions, we can arrange them as an upgrade or add-on.
From Concept to Completion
3D meets brushwork - structure turns into soul.
Watch the process where imagination becomes form, and light becomes story.
About me
Award-winning artist, author of Spiritus the Universe, and visual designer for leading global studios.
Hi, I’m Yuliya Zabelina - a veteran, certified digital artist and the creator of Spiritus the Universe, my original sci-fi and fantasy world about space dragons and galactic conflicts.

With over 20 years in the art and entertainment industry, I specialize in cinematic fantasy and sci-fi illustration for books and visual media. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with studios and organizations such as NASA, Netflix, Adobe, Autodesk, Epic Games, and others - gaining experience and exposure through creative partnerships and community projects.

I hold 10 official Autodesk and Adobe certificates from authorized training centers, and my work has been featured in international interviews, documentaries, and art magazines - including RTVI, Render Magazine, DeviantArt, and the sci-fi publication HelionSF.

Alongside art production, I’ve spent over a decade mentoring and consulting artists and students - conducting thousands of free consultations and helping creators refine their skills, portfolios, and career direction.

Whether it’s a personal story or a large-scale project, I bring the same dedication and cinematic vision to every illustration - transforming ideas into powerful, emotionally resonant visuals.
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By the Numbers
Trusted by thousands of clients and fans worldwide - and still counting.
  • 3500+
    Projects delivered
  • 20
    Years experience
  • 35+
    Countries
  • 1.6+ billion
    Total artwork views worldwide
  • 2+ million
    Resource downloads & shares
  • 124k+
    Followers & collectors worldwide
  • 30+
    Awards & Achievements
  • 1
    Registered IP — Spiritus the Universe
Featured Projects
A glimpse into my professional collaborations and published work.
Cover Artist · Localization Art
Battle Dragons — Scholastic / Auzou
Cover artworks for Battle Dragons by Alex London. US edition for Scholastic Ink. and localized French edition for Auzou. Key art, print layout, and color adaptation for different markets.
Concept Art · 3D Illustration · Matte Painting · Advertising Campaign
Audience photos shared publicly during the show’s campaign period (2024–2025). Background elements feature my official poster design.
The Safronov Brothers — “M.A.R.S. Attraction” (Show Poster)
A large-scale show poster created for The Safronov Brothers — celebrity illusionists known as Russia’s #1 illusionist team.
Ambassador Program · Community Leadership · Digital Art · Global Platform · 2007–Present
DeviantArt — International Recognition & Collaboration
Recognized by DeviantArt as one of its leading creators and official platform ambassadors. Featured in global campaigns, interviews, and exhibitions — including the Deviousness Award 2025, Senior Artist honor, and showcase at Launchpad Live NYC.
Battle Dragons — Scholastic / Auzou

A cover illustration series created for Battle Dragons by Alex London — published by Scholastic (US) and localized by Auzou (France).


As the lead cover artist, I designed and illustrated four covers across both editions, crafting the visual identity of the series through cinematic composition, detailed 3D modeling, custom lighting, and extensive paintover work.

I was responsible for concept development, sketch proposals, 3D scene setup, rendering, and final digital painting for print-ready CMYK images. Typography, layout, and print preparation were handled by the publishers.

Overview

Role & Process

Each cover had to reflect the characters, the scale of the world, and the dragons, while maintaining continuity between the U.S. and French editions.

My approach blended semi-realistic lighting with vibrant color harmonies to convey energy, motion, and the sense of adventure central to the series.

Challenge & Approach

The Battle Dragons series quickly became a bestseller with strong reader reception and 4.6–4.8★ ratings on Amazon.

Its striking visuals helped the books stand out on shelves and contributed to international recognition across multiple markets.

Results

Cover Art · 3D Illustration · Fantasy, Cyberpunk, Sci-fi · 2020–2023
The Safronov Brothers — “M.A.R.S. Attraction” (Show Poster)
A large-scale show poster created for The Safronov Brothers — celebrity illusionists known as Russia’s #1 illusionist team.

The poster, titled “M.A.R.S. Attraction”, became the visual centerpiece of their new national show, used across billboards, digital campaigns, YouTube features, and media outlets throughout major cities.

I worked as a concept artist, 3D modeler, rigger, illustrator, matte painter, colorist, and designer.
The production involved building a high-poly 3D sci-fi city, a dynamically deformed train, liquid-metal effects, crystals, and light simulations — all rendered, composited, and overpainted to create a cinematic poster blending sci-fi, cyberpunk, and mysticism.

Over three months, I developed multiple concept iterations, visual storytelling approaches, and color keys while collaborating directly with the show’s producer to reach the final approved version.

Overview

Role & Process

The creative direction evolved continuously, demanding flexibility and technical precision. I combined storytelling with spectacle, shaping a vivid, high-detail composition that would translate effectively across print and digital media — from websites and ticketing platforms to outdoor advertising and stage visuals.

Challenge & Approach

The poster was featured on the official Safronovy.ru website, national billboard campaigns, YouTube ads (including integrations with top bloggers), and entertainment platforms such as Ostrov Mechty Park in Moscow.

With millions of public impressions and wide social media sharing, it became one of the most recognizable visuals in the history of The Safronov Brothers shows and contributed to record audience engagement.

Results

Concept Art · 3D Illustration · Matte Painting · Advertising Campaign · 2024–2025
Audience photos shared publicly during the show’s campaign period (2024–2025). Background elements feature my official poster design.
DeviantArt — International Recognition & Collaboration
DeviantArt — one of the world’s largest art platforms with over 100 million users — officially recognized me as one of its leading creators and global ambassadors.

My collaboration with the platform includes promotional campaigns, artist interviews, educational initiatives, and community features highlighting my original universe Spiritus.

As a long-time professional artist and mentor within the DeviantArt community, I’ve supported creators for more than a decade — helping artists establish careers, improve their craft, and monetize their work online.

The platform featured my art and journey in multiple official releases, including the DeviantArt Seller Campaign, the Senior Member Award (2024), and the Deviousness Award (2025) — the highest honor given by DeviantArt to artists who inspire and elevate the global creative community.

Overview

Role & Process

Featured interview:

Highlights & Media

Through this partnership, my work reached a global audience, with millions of views and wide recognition across social media and professional art communities.

The promotional video featuring my story as a Seller surpassed 117,000+ views, becoming one of the most popular artist features (on the official YouTube channel) in DeviantArt’s history.

Today, my galleries (including on other platforms too) unites over 124,000+ followers and stands as a hub of inspiration for artists worldwide.

Impact & Results

Ambassador Program · Community Leadership · Digital Art · Global Platform · 2007–Present
Selected among the Top 50 artworks for DeviantArt Launchpad Live Meetup 2025, exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art, NYC.
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