Stories of cities
Aldona Martynenka is a writer and sketch artist exploring cities, movement, and the emotional landscapes of urban life.
art Prints
A colored sketch of the New York City Q train, capturing a quiet moment inside the city’s subway car with its characteristic orange seats and the everyday atmosphere of transit through New York. Created with fineliner and alcohol markers, it focuses on the interior details and the sense of being in motion through the city.
Printed from an original hand-drawn illustration on textured art paper similar to the paper used for the original sketch, preserving the feel and character of the artwork.
Size: 21 × 29.7 cm (8.3 × 11.7 in) — A4
Printed on high-quality textured art paper
Frame not included
Perfect for lovers of New York City, subway travel, urban sketching, and everyday city moments.
Made in Sweden. Shipped within 7 days.
A colored sketch of a quiet corner in New York’s West Village, capturing a small street-side restaurant scene with outdoor tables set along the sidewalk. Created with fineliner and alcohol markers, it focuses on the charm of everyday city life — the intimacy of tightly placed tables, soft street details, and the feeling of a neighborhood that moves at a slower, more human pace compared to the rest of the city.
Printed from an original hand-drawn illustration on textured art paper similar to the paper used for the original sketch, preserving the feel and character of the artwork.
Size: 21 × 29.7 cm (8.3 × 11.7 in) — A4
Printed on high-quality textured art paper
Frame not included
Perfect for lovers of New York City, café culture, street scenes, and quiet urban moments.
Made in Sweden. Shipped within 7 days.
A colored sketch of Midtown Manhattan at sunset, created with fineliner and alcohol markers. Inspired by the warm glow reflecting off New York skyscrapers just before dusk — the moment when the city feels both cinematic and strangely intimate.
Printed from an original hand-drawn illustration on textured art paper similar to the paper used for the original sketch, preserving the feel and character of the artwork.
Size: 21 × 29.7 cm (8.3 × 11.7 in) — A4
Printed on high-quality textured art paper
Frame not included
Perfect for lovers of New York, architecture, urban sketches, and city interiors.
Made in Sweden. Shipped within 7 days.
Work with me
I work across writing, illustration, and content creation, helping brands, publications, and individuals tell compelling stories through words and visuals.
Interested in working together? I'd love to hear from you. Get in touch for commissions, collaborations, writing projects, or speaking opportunities.
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With a background in journalism, content strategy, UX writing, and product development, I offer:
Articles and long-form features
Essays and personal writing
Copywriting and content design
UX writing and microcopy
Storytelling and narrative development
Editorial consulting
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I create hand-drawn sketches using fineliner, pencil, and alcohol-based markers, with a focus on cities, architecture, streets, and everyday moments.
Available services:
Original artwork
Signed art prints
Custom commissions
Location-based sketches
Editorial and commercial illustration projects
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I collaborate with brands and organizations to create authentic visual content.
Available services:
User-generated content (UGC)
Photography and short-form video
Social media content creation
Brand partnerships
Lifestyle, travel, fashion, art, and culture collaborations
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