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Julie Pearl C.

Odawara, Japan

$30/hr
5.0
6 jobs

A College graduate of the course, Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts. Is mainly focusing on Concept Art and Illustrations. Feel free to check my Portfolio: littlewanderer101.wixsite.com/thewandererdraws

  • Anime
  • Animation
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • 2D Animation
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Storyboarding
  • Digital Art
  • Digital Painting
  • Digital Illustration
  • Sketching
  • Cartoon Character
  • Manga
Yui I.

Osaka, Japan

$22/hr
5.0
30 jobs

I’m an illustrator, a drawing instructor and e-comic book editor.(Amazon Kindle) If you have any questions about drawings or making comic books, I can help!! ・Knows Clip Studio, Photoshop, Illustrator ・Full project management of publishing on Amazon Kindle from start to finish

  • Character
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Line Drawing
  • Painting
  • Cartoon Character
  • Manga
  • Comic Art
  • Book Editing
Ryoko S.

Ino, Japan

$40/hr
4.9
23 jobs

I have over 15 years of experience in graphic design. I have a wide range of experiences creating avatars and icons for social media, characters for games, anime, and manga, and custom artwork based on my clients request. I am proficient in a variety of styles of art, but am especially fond of anime/ manga style artwork. I am very good at sticking to deadlines, and I care very much about the quality of my work. Please take a look at my portfolio to see examples of my work, as well as the reviews my past clients have left for me. I am looking forward to working with you!

  • Illustration
  • 2D Design
Gen K.

Chiba, Japan

$13/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Gen Kai. Illustrator in Asia. Also a bit of a writer. Takes photographs as a hobby. Fluent in English. Skills in Adobe Creative Suite. Can adjust drawing style. Fast-learner, friendly, passionate, persistent. Been a: - Copywriter - Children's textbook illustrator - Storyboard artist - Game Concept artist - Manga/anime artist ...and still a freelance illustrator.

  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Writing
  • Comic Art
  • Manga
Ayako A.

Fuji, Japan

$25/hr
4.5
3 jobs

Hi, my name is Ayako, and I am an illustrator and animator from Japan. I have professional experience in the animation industry, working on in-between and key animation, as well as published work as an adult manga artist. These roles have honed my ability to create expressive characters, dynamic layouts, and compelling visual storytelling. My strength lies in designing appealing characters that capture personality and emotion, making them memorable to the audience. Please take a look at my portfolio, and if my skills and style align with your needs, I would be glad to discuss potential opportunities to work together.

  • Anime
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Character Animation
  • Character Illustration
  • Manga
  • Cartoon Character
  • Portrait Art
  • Japanese
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