Illustration of a teal-colored ocean wave with a pink-tinted horizon and sky with pink and purple hues.

An illustration of a stylized, colorful arrow shaped like a winding road with green and blue shades, ending in a pencil tip with the word "Google" written on it.

Line drawing of a smiling woman with wavy hair, wearing a shirt with a collar and a sweater with a V-neck

Howdy!

I’m Julia Ettkin, an enthusiastic and dedicated graphic designer and illustrator.

My work ranges from designing at a boutique agency to crafting my own books and zines by hand.

she/they

〰️ kingston ny

she/they 〰️ kingston ny

Illustration of a pencil drawing a continuous wavy line that transitions from blue to pink.

PROJECTS

Colorful wave pattern with pink, purple, blue, and beige sections.

Two magazine covers: the left one features a young girl in pastel clothing surrounded by fashion items, titled GEM7; the right one showcases illustrated women with colorful hair and makeup, titled 80s sci-fi comic book pin-up.

Magazine Design

A two-page newspaper spread featuring an article titled 'Giving from the Heart of Saratoga' with photos of local shops and advertisements for services.

Newspaper Design

Flyer titled 'Refresh Your home for Spring' with images of living room decor, wallpaper, and a sectional sofa, offering design tips and interior services from Saratoga Signature Interiors.

Print Ads

Display of illustrated pamphlets and a folded booklet titled 'A Tale of Two Titties' arranged on a white table. The pamphlets feature pink and blue artwork and text, with illustrations of women in various scenes, and are spread out to show their colorful, detailed pages.

Artist Books

Packaging

A pink book titled "Textile Hands" with subtitles, placed on a white surface next to a green vine with broad leaves.

Layout Design

Digital illustration of a laptop screen showing a video call with three participants and a hand typing on the keyboard.

Motion Graphic

Branding

Event poster with abstract geometric background. Promotes a dance and documentary film event titled 'The Next Dance,' focused on choreography of time and truth. Features dates October 20 and 22, 2025, and mentions virtual reality experiences and performances.

Posters

A colorful illustration of a double helix DNA strand with green, pink, blue, and beige colors.

Colorful abstract wave pattern with green, pink, and blue sections.

A colorful abstract sinusoidal wave pattern with alternating bands of pink, green, and blue.