Eugene Smolenceva
Children's book illustrator based in St. Petersburg, Russia. Working with publishers and independent authors worldwide.
- Mom's Choice Gold
- 7× book-award finalist / shortlist
- 37 published titles
- Reviewed by Kirkus
Selected work
Stories made to be touched, opened and remembered.
Children's books, playful worlds and illustrations shaped for curious minds.
Ways to work together
From first sketch to a world ready for print.
A complete book or one focused part of it — shaped around what your story and production actually need.
Complete book illustration
Visual concept, character design, cover and spreads — one distinctive world from beginning to end.
Characters and story worlds
Memorable characters, expressive poses, locations and a visual language consistent across a book or series.
Interactive and sensory formats
Illustration planned for flaps, tactile and scented elements, die-cuts and unusual structures — with production in mind.
Games and playful extras
Board games, cards, puzzles, packaging and campaign artwork that let a story continue beyond the page.







