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Anthony Ryabchikov

Studio Artist BFA · Business & Liberal Arts Minor · Japanese Minor — Fall 2026    gamboiuwu  /  ギャム

New York–based freelance character artist, event director, and creative ecosystem builder. Ten-plus years in studio art with a specialization in kemono and anthro character design, digital illustration, Telegram sticker packs, and 2D animation. Work is technically precise and emotionally resonant — built in Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, and After Effects, rooted in traditional drawing and color theory.

Founder of New York Furs — an independent not-for-profit with 160+ events including Phoenix Bark (NYC's largest furry bar event, 100+ monthly) and Fuwa Furry Fest — and CEO of Yuka Designs, a futuristic eco-friendly techwear label. Award-winning game developer (Resonance Awards 2021: Most Innovative Project & Best Sound Design). Drawing instructor at Anthro Art Academy. Music composer as letfexraut. Available for commissions, collaborations, and speaking at events.

10+ Years Studio Art
7+ Years Adobe CC
2 Resonance Awards
3 Active Projects
NY Based in New York
Kemono & Anthro Art Character Design Digital Illustration Telegram Stickers 2D Animation Blender / 3D Clip Studio Paint Adobe CC Techwear Design Event Direction Art Education Music Composition
10+ // years in studio art
160+ // community events
100+ // monthly event attendees
2 // resonance awards 2021
7yrs // adobe creative cloud
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01 // ILLUSTRATION
Character & Creature Design

Kemono, anthro, protogen, and original character commissions from headshot to complex full-body with environment. Sketch, flat, flat-shade, and complex tiers — Clip Studio Paint & Photoshop.

02 // STICKERS
Telegram Sticker Packs

Expressive sticker packs built for Telegram — simple chibi flats and complex rendered sets. Packs of 1, 3, 5, or 10. No NSFW upcharge. Fast turnaround.

03 // ANIMATION
2D Animated Loops

Looping animations for emotes, stream overlays, and social content. Built in After Effects and Adobe Animate. Award-winning sound design background (Resonance Awards 2021).

04 // FASHION
Techwear & Apparel

Futuristic, 100% eco-friendly apparel through Yuka Designs (est. 2023). Designed and manufactured in-house — no dropshipping. Active DIVIDE 2025 collection.

05 // EVENTS
Community & Event Direction

Founder of New York Furs — 160+ events across NYC including Phoenix Bark (100+ monthly at East Village) and Fuwa Furry Fest at Japan Village, Brooklyn.

06 // EDUCATION
Art Instruction

Drawing instructor at Anthro Art Academy covering kemono anatomy, color theory, character design, and background art. All skill levels welcome. Pathway toward professional art teaching.

Selected Works

Projects

Interdisciplinary work spanning design, live events, and studio art — through academic study and applied practice.