Atanacković Saša

Graphic Designer

2D / 3D Artist

I have been involved in art since the age of five, with extensive experience in various techniques and styles. My career encompasses traditional drawing with pencil, charcoal, acrylics, and mixed media; mural painting since the age of fourteen; over thirteen years of experience in tattooing; as well as digital illustration and design for the past ten years, including 2D animation, branding, and logo design. I also use sculpture as an additional medium for expressing my creativity.

Through various artistic disciplines, I have developed versatility and adaptability across all styles, ranging from hyperrealism to stylized illustrations. My experience working with clients has enabled me to recognize their visions and bring them to life, even when those visions are not clearly defined.

What I Do

Traditional Art

Skilled in drawing and painting realistic and stylized artwork using mixed media techniques on paper and canvas. Proficient in sketching, composition, lighting, color theory, anatomical clay sculpting, and experienced in comic art creation and storytelling.

Murals, graffiti and tattoo art

Visual and tattoo artist with over 19 years of experience in large-scale murals, graffiti, calligraphy, and lettering, plus 14 years in black & grey, color realism, and stylized tattooing. Skilled in blending street art aesthetics with fine detail and personalized design.

2D Digital and Concept Art, and character design

Experienced in 2D digital art, concept art, and character design, specializing in highly detailed realism (portraits, environments, vehicles) as well as stylized illustrations. Adaptable to various artistic styles and capable of executing diverse visual approaches.

Vector Illustration, icon, assets, logo design and brending

Proficient in vector illustration, iconography, asset creation, logo design, and branding. Experienced in creating detailed and minimalist vector graphics for both digital and print media, including UI elements, icons, logos, banners, and comprehensive branding materials

Resume

15+ Years of Experience

Education

2015 - 2018

Academy of Applied Technical Studies – Polytechnic, Belgrade

Graphic Design

Graduated in Graphic Design with a GPA of 9.5 (on a 10-point scale).

Selected Competitions and Honors

2007

Traditional art

Winner of the graphic illustration competition in Pančevo.

2008

Traditional / 2D Digital art

Finalist in the prestigious Michelin automotive design competition.

2013

Traditional art

Winning illustration for a mural at the Wonderland Music Festival in Belgrade.

2015

Traditional art

Winning artwork in the Graphic Art category at the Belgrade Polytechnic exhibition.

2016

Traditional / Mural / 2D Digital art

• One of the winning entries in the Acrylic Painting category at the Belgrade Polytechnic exhibition.

• Author of a large-scale mural over 40 meters long, featuring portraits of renowned athletes from both the local and international scene.

• Finalist in the illustration or poster design competition for the film King Arthur.

2017

2D Digital art

Finalist in the illustration and poster design competition for the film Shazam.

2018

2D Digital art

Winner – Best Digital Illustration, PlayStation design contest.

2019

2D Digital art / Vector design

One of the selected designs in the competition for supporting brand elements for Red Stripe beer.

2021

2D Digital art

Finalist in the poster or illustration design competition for the Mortal Kombat film.

2023

Traditional art

Awarded artwork at an exhibition in Kovin, in the field of graphic art, created using a mixed technique of charcoal and pencil.

2024

Digital art / Vector design

One of the winning design entries for the Mini GT brand of 1:64 scale diecast cars, featuring a New Year-themed decal for the 2025 edition.

Highlights

Participated in the Polestar x Hot Wheels design competition and advanced through the first round with a concept art submission. Although not selected for the final phase, a headlight pattern from my design was adopted as input for further development and later incorporated into several concept designs during the continuation of the competition as a potential creative direction.

Unofficially selected for the design to be featured in the exclusive limited “Hot Wheels” Red Line Club (RLC) series. My concept was chosen by lead designers for the model: “Nissan Skyline R34 BNR,” which will be released as a collector’s edition in late 2025.

Unofficially selected for the design to be featured in the exclusive “Hot Wheels” Red Line Club (RLC) series. My concept was chosen by lead designers for the model: “2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Code Red,” which was released as a collector’s edition in early 2025.

Skills and Experience

2D Art and Animation

Character, environment, and level illustration for gaming projects, comics, and promotional materials.

Concept Art and Graphic Design

Creating illustrations in various styles, including vector and raster formats, for promotional and gaming materials.

Logo Design and Visual Identity

Developing logos, icons, and assets for various clients and projects, providing complete visual identity solutions.

Casino slot game WEB design

Responsible for the illustration and design of casino slot games, covering the entire process from concept development to production-ready delivery.

Print-Ready Asset Preparation

Design and preparation of promotional and marketing materials for print.

Branding and Visual Identity Standards

Development of visual identities supported by comprehensive brand guidelines, covering business card, letterhead, packaging design, and additional branded assets.