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Meet the illustrator
I’m Martynas, an illustrator who can work in a wide range of styles — adapting to fit the story, the mood, and the author’s vision. I’ve always been drawing, but my path into books wasn’t straightforward. For years I worked in animation — hundreds of projects where I learned how to give characters movement, timing, and personality. That experience shaped the way I draw today: I don’t just make images, I try to make them feel alive.
The real turning point came when I walked up to Andy. At that time, I had no book illustrations in my portfolio — not a single one. Still, BearWithUs decided to trust me, and that trust became my doorway into illustrating books. It was a reminder that sometimes you don’t need a perfect portfolio; you just need someone to believe in you.
Since then, books have become my favorite playground. I love getting lost in characters, quirks, and details that give each story its own heartbeat. And because I’m a bit of a free spirit, I usually work on the move — art supplies stuffed in my backpack, riding my motorcycle from place to place, sketching whenever inspiration hits.
At the core, I just love creating illustrations that connect with people — that spark something human, something alive.
Oh, and in this video, it’s me going to create your books ;)
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