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Hi there! My name is Yaya and I work as a 2D Illustrator, designer and Animator. I care about bringing characters and stories to life through compelling visual narratives from Illustration to animations. My work is 100% original & handmade, no AI involved in any process.

As a freelance illustrator with over 13 years of experience, I’m all about creating colourful, bold, and adaptable artwork that brings my clients’ visions to life. My unique style is inspired by classic cartoons and comic art and I work primarily as a vector artist. My journey as an illustrator started when I discovered my interest in digital art after studying Fine Art at university almost 20 years ago, and since then I’ve had the pleasure of working with clients from around the world. My approach is focused on quality and client satisfaction, and I’m committed to providing a personalised experience that meets the needs of each client.

I’m a multidisciplinary creative and art director specializing in cartoon art, character design, illustrations, pattern design, and branding visuals. With over 10 years of experience spanning advertising, packaging, publishing, NFTs, blockchain campaigns, game art, I deliver bold, imaginative, and client-focused design work. I work across traditional and digital mediums, combining hand-painted work with industry tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, Canva, Procreate, and Miro. My clients span the globe — from startups to major brands — and I’ve created work for book design, fantasy art, isometric scenes, toy design, concept art, murals, and even NFT collections. I also offer creative consulting and art direction. Whether you need a full visual identity or one unforgettable character, I’m here to help bring your ideas to life with creativity, clarity, and professionalism. Project-based pricing or custom packages are also available depending on your needs—just reach out and we’ll figure out what works best.

Hi! I’m Jamie, A professional cartoonist, character designer, illustrator and more. I have over years of full time professional level experience. My highest goal is to help my clients achieve their goal with high-quality output designs and offer design advice with the wealth of experience I have amassed through the many types of projects I have taken on and learnt from. As a Cartoonist, I have enjoyed working for companies such as Razer, Ondat, Instinkt, Stefania and many other brands/individuals. Each one has left with more than they expected and delighted with the product they received. I’m a skilled and quality-oriented designer, aiming to deliver impeccable results. 🏆Upwork Cartooning Skill Certification (2021) 💡I can provide an illustration for any occasion: ▪️ T-shirts design; ▪️Character illustration; ▪️Spot illustration; ▪️ Scene illustration; ▪️ Children books illustration ▪️Mascot character design ▪️Card|Board game illustration 💡 Do you have a product, business, or special item that you want to promote? Do you want to start your own e-commerce business without large investments, and sell personalized t-shirt online? My Unique and High-Quality Designs can turn a simple T-shirt into a personalized statement piece that will draw all eyes to it. I work with Businesses, Schools, Restaurants, and Individuals and many more! The final artwork file is ready for printing in any print house. It has a High-resolution raster file with 300 DPI and complies with all printing techniques like DTG, Sublimation and Screen Printing, etc. 🌟WHY CHOOSE ME OVER OTHER FREELANCERS?🌟 ✔ You will be happy with the VALUE and Quality of the RESULT - that is my main target and it's reflected in Job Success score on Upwork. The Client TRUST and Feedback on my Profile are immensely important to me and the value that I provide. ✔ You will get 100% original Custom Designs and all the source files will be ready for web using and printing in any print house. ✔ I focus on GIVING more than what I expect to RECEIVE. I take pride in leaving all of my Clients impressed. ✔ You will receive the design within negotiated deadlines. I am extremely responsive and keep all lines of communication readily open with my Clients. ✔ Reach out to any of my Clients and ask them about my Flexibility. Any issue that my Clients have, I work with them and find a SOLUTION. ✔ One of the most important thing in my life - Kindness. I treating everyone with respect, understanding all situations, and try to IMPROVE my Client's situations. Whatever your request is, I am ready to get you HIGH-QUALITY Illustrations on Budget and on Time. 👌

Looking for a 2D illustrator who can bring ideas to life? I’m Anastasia, a 2D vector illustrator with 10+ years of experience across animation, mobile apps, textile design, and product illustration. My focus is clean, structured vector illustration with strong composition and clear visual storytelling. I work professionally in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (licensed software). 💡 Specialties: ✔️ Character design (poses, expressions, personality) ✔️ Illustration for animation (kids cartoons, explainer video) ✔️ Vector illustration for apps, websites and digital products ✔️ Textile and surface pattern design for fashion and print ✔️ Educational illustration 🌿 Experience: ✔️ Background & props illustrator – animated feature projects Worked on animated productions such as Kids-E-Cats, Sonya from Toastville, and Matters Beyond (in production). Created background and prop assets with focus on clarity, consistency, and production-ready illustration. ✔️ Textile & surface design – Nina Ruchkina Created detailed scarf and textile illustrations for fashion accessories and print production. ✔️ Character design & app illustration – FixPay mobile application Designed character assets and illustrations adapted to mobile UI and interactive screens. ✔️ Product illustration – Kuchenland Home Created illustration series for tableware and homeware products with decorative style. I’m open to both short-term and long-term projects. I always focus on clean, structured illustration that communicates ideas clearly. Let’s create something visually strong together! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Anastasia is very talented and easy to work with. She understood quickly what I wanted and made it look awesome. It has been a total pleasure." — Marie B., Animation & Motion Design Project, 2022 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "She is very creative in her work. Thank you" Ali M., 2023

Animator and illustrator that specialises in Adobe Animate and Illustrator making clean and bold designs My style of animation spans from fast paced, smooth and realistic movement (preferred) to basic cut out animation depending on what you need.