About Me - rwgusev

My life

Hi, I’m Gusev Aleksandr, a digital illustrator and designer known across the web as RWGUSEV. Based in Batumi, Georgia, I specialize in crafting charming illustrations, adorable characters, seamless patterns, and eye-catching text effects. My work blends creativity with technology, and I love sharing it with the world through platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest, while also monetizing my designs on microstock sites. I’m passionate about exploring new tools and techniques to bring unique, visually stunning ideas to life.

Experience

My creative journey began in childhood, fueled by a deep love for art and illustration. Largely self-taught, I’ve spent years honing my skills through practice and experimentation. Before diving fully into digital design, I worked in the tech world – first as a system administrator at a factory, then as a website administrator at an industrial facility, and even as a programmer. These experiences sharpened my technical skills and attention to detail, which now play a big role in my artistic proces

Work and Portfolio

I’m skilled in a range of digital design tools, with a strong focus on Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Firefly for creating detailed vector art and text effects. I also enjoy experimenting with AI tools like ChatGPT and Kling AI to generate surreal designs and animations. From leather and denim text effects to food-inspired typography (think tomato or butter textures), my work combines traditional design principles with cutting-edge technology to deliver something truly distinctive.

Creative Process

I approach each project as a blend of art and innovation. Starting with sketches or concepts in Adobe Illustrator, I layer in textures with Adobe Firefly or generate ideas using AI tools like ChatGPT. Whether I’m designing a quirky character or animating a surreal scene with Kling AI, I aim to balance creativity with precision. My tutorials on YouTube and my blog break down this process, offering a peek into how I bring ideas to life.

Personal Interests

Outside of design, I’m passionate about teaching others to create. Through my site ToonTutorial.com, I offer drawing lessons for kids and adults alike, hoping to inspire the next generation of artists. I also enjoy pushing my own boundaries, constantly learning new techniques to keep my work fresh and exciting.

Skills and Expertise

My portfolio is a mix of fun and functional designs, including:

Illustrations and Characters: Cute cartoon characters and detailed illustrations, often shared on Envato Elements.
Text Effects: Innovative typography designs, like leather or food-inspired effects, which I teach through tutorials.
AI-Generated Art: Surreal posters and animations, such as miniature cities in light bulbs, created with AI tools.
Microstock Contributions: Over 8,000 illustrations available on platforms like Shutterstock, perfect for designers and creators.

My work has even caught the attention of outlets like Freepik, where I’ve been featured in their “PROfiles” series, sharing my freelance journey and optimism about the future of microstock.