13 Best Cartoonists For Hire In Illinois

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$32 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (23 jobs)
I've made some compelling imagery over the years, and am proficient working with a Wacom Cintiq and Photoshop CS5 to compete in this digital stratosphere. My line work is bold, and try to test my limits whenever possible to exceed my expectations, and produce quality art. I'm easy to work with, and will brainstorm a sketch to find the best result. I love drawing creatures, whether they're grimy monsters from the depths of your imagination, to humorouse fun loving cartoons that make you laugh. Professionally trained, having Earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Illustration back in 2008, and having worked for an Ad Agency in-house for 4 years as an apprentice Story Board Artist. I learned a great deal about industry standards and meeting tight deadlines. Whether it's illustrating a book, to spot illustrations, to editorial illustrations, to fully painted concept art, to character creation, to creature design, to cartoons--Let's see what we can create:) Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Cartooning
Cartoon Art
Digital Illustration
Digital Painting
Sketching
Creature Design
Editorial Illustration
Concept Artistry
Character Design
Adobe Photoshop
$22 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
🎡Hello! I'm Tia, a freelance 2D anime artist and also a graphic artist. I love creating in all forms and my goal is not just creating visuals; I want my art to tell stories that viewers, and especially you, can appreciate! 🖌️ **Expertise:** With a focus on digital anime art and graphic art, I bring over 10 years of experience to the table. My skills with designs, characters and backgrounds will come together to create art I'm sure you and/or your audience will connect with! 💻 **Technical Skills:** Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint. I NEVER use any form of AI in my art, so you can be sure there is truly a hardworking artist adding a personalized touch to your projects. 🌟 **Passion for Detail:** I take a (perfectionistic😶) pride in my art, I love adding and refining details to make your project perfect. This results in efficient, quick, yet high quality artwork capturing your vision. 🤝 **Client Collaboration:** With a background in customer service, I excel in collaboration, you can be sure I will work with you patiently and communicate effectively to reach the result you desire. 🎨 **Portfolio** Please take a look my upwork portfolio, showcasing vibrant cartoon caricatures commissioned by families and businesses, as well as elaborate professional illustrations of anime characters. This versatility can help bring your project to life! 🚀**Adaptability and Continuous Growth** Don't worry if you do not currently see the art style you desire. Beyond showcased styles, I am willing to learn anything required for your project. With research and references, your desired art style is within my reach. ⌛ **Availability and Commitment:** My schedule is flexible, and I am committed to delivering high-quality work within agreed timelines. 🌸 **Closing:** Thank you for considering me to be a part of your creative project! Be sure to send me a message here or invite me to an interview. Let's collaborate and transform your ideas into captivating visual masterpieces!

Cartooning
Customer Service
Data Entry
Customer Support
Cartoon Art
Manga
Adobe Photoshop
Clip Studio Paint
Character Illustration
Character Design
2D Art
Illustration
Anime
Digital Art
Arts
$25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a self taught multimedia artist who specializes in stylized portraits and anime. I can bring your ideas to life whether it be an original character, an idea for a book, or drawing a portrait of your family. I also can create character logos for your business, sticker designs, and tshirt/hoodie designs. •I create hand painted shoes and denim jackets of your favorite characters (or of yourself!) •I am in the process of creating my first coloring book and can design one for you too

Cartooning
Book Cover
Acrylic Painting
Digital Illustration
Cartoon Art
Sticker Design
Portrait Art
Character
Colorful Style
Character Design
Anime
$20 hourly
- 4.7/5
- (32 jobs)
Hello there, my name is Salman Zahid. I am a children's book illustrator, and I take immense joy in bringing stories to life through my artwork. With a versatile range of styles and a passion for creativity, I have the ability to create various types of books that cater to the imagination and learning of young reader. TAKE YOUR VISION to illustration is my main target. I always have a lot of ideas about style and characters, but with each book, I like to show authors inner world in my illustrations, so any things you feel important is matter to me and I like to create personal books with soul, even if it’s some small project 🤍 Why Choose Me? Creativity Meets Strategy: I believe in blending artistic creativity with strategic thinking to create designs that not only look great but also serve a purpose. Attention to Detail: Every project, big or small, receives my full attention and dedication to ensure high-quality results. Client-Centric Approach: I prioritize understanding your needs and vision, ensuring that the final product aligns perfectly with your goals. Timely Delivery: I am committed to meeting deadlines without compromising on quality, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for every project. Creating children's commercial illustrations for different project's type's: ⭐️ Cartoon illustration ⭐️ Illustrations of packaging ⭐️ Children's book illustration ⭐️ Stickers ⭐️ Book Cover ⭐️ Story Board ⭐️ Character Design ⭐️ Emotes Software I Use: ⭐️ Adobe photoshop, ⭐️ Adobe InDesign ⭐️️ Procreate, ⭐️️ Adobe illustrator ⭐️ Adobe fresco Contact Me Feel free to reach out to discuss your project in detail. I am always open to new challenges and collaborations. Let's make your vision a reality! #ChildrensBookIllustrator #IllustrationArtist #BookIllustration #ChildrensIllustration #StorybookIllustration #CreativeIllustrator #IllustrationForKids #KidsBooks #PictureBookArt #BookCoverDesign #CharacterDesign #StorytellingThroughArt #IllustratorForHire #ChildrensBookArt #KidsIllustrator #CharacterIllustration #DigitalIllustration #IllustrationProcess #AdobePhotoshop #ProcreateArt #AdobeIllustrator #IllustrationInspiration #CreativeProcess #IllustrationOfTheDay #CartoonIllustration #IllustratorsOnInstagram #EmoteDesign #IllustrationArt #ArtForChildren #PackagingIllustration #StickerDesign #FreelanceIllustrator #IllustrationDaily #ArtistOnInstagram #ProcreateArtist #ArtForKids #StoryBookDesign #ChildrensBookArtist #BookIllustrator #IllustratorLife #IllustrationWork #FreelanceArtist #VisualStorytelling #DrawingForKids #KidsIllustration #ArtWithSoul #IllustrationGoals #CartoonCharacters #ChildrensLiterature #CreativeChildren #BookArt #ArtistPortfolio #IllustrationIdeas #FantasyIllustration #KidsArt #WhimsicalIllustration #IllustrationStyle #CustomIllustration #KidLitArt #DigitalPainter #ArtisticJourney #DesignWithPurpose #ArtForStorytelling #IllustratorCommunity #FreelanceDesigner #ArtForYoungReaders #IllustratorsOfInstagram #ColorfulIllustrations #ChildrensBookDesign #PersonalizedIllustration #CreativeStrategy #ArtForBooks #HandDrawnIllustration #ImaginativeArt #ProcreateIllustration #BookCoverIllustrator #VisualArtistry #IllustrationForStories #ArtForBooks #ProfessionalIllustrator #CommissionArt #IllustratedBooks #IllustrationPortfolio #StoryBoardArt #ArtWithHeart #DigitalDrawing #ArtisticVision #KidLitIllustrator #IllustrationChallenge #DrawingForChildren #ProcreateDrawing #ChildrenBookArtist #ArtisticIllustration #DesignAndIllustration #ArtistForKidsBooks #IllustrationGram #ChildrensBookCharacter

Cartooning
Cartoon Character
Ebook Formatting
Storybook
Cartoon Art
Digital Illustration
Adobe Illustrator
Freestyle Drawing
Character Illustration
Children's Book Illustration
Book Cover
Character Design
2D Illustration
2D Design
Illustration
Software Architecture
$50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Since 1980, I've been in the graphics field in one capacity or another, first as a visual merchandiser and in-store artist, paste-up artist, in-house graphic & production artist, bindery specialist for 2 print shops, illustrator of around fifty trade and mass-market books for sports, health & fitness, graphic designer, web designer, and caricaturist/cartoonist. I hope to mentor up & coming new artists who are especially interested in the illustration field. My 15 years as a sole proprietor have helped me to navigate hurdles that face new illustrators seeking to learn the basics (as well as inside knowledge) of illustration business. Specialties: Pencil and ink rendering, realistic line art, graphics software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Painter, etc.), MS Office (including PowerPoint), OpenOffice, and caricatures. A quote from my favorite Aesthetic Realist: “These facts are relative facts, but facts nonetheless.” –Nick Zangwill, 2011

Cartooning
Cartoon Art
Adobe Creative Suite
Creative Writing
Graphic Design
Illustration
Logo Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
$25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm a self-taught graphic designer and digital illustrator specializing in illustrated branding design, pet portraits, and event materials. I also have a longtime passion for writing and editing. I have had an Upwork account for a few years now, but I wasn't truly actively seeking clients until recently, in the late summer of 2021. Now that I have completed my MBA and fully launched my design business, I can devote the time necessary to be a quality freelancer. I earned my MBA focusing on Organizational Leadership and Data Analytics in 2021 and earned my Bachelor of Science in Theatre Studies, concentrating in Management. Currently, by day I'm serving as the Asst. Business and Commencement Manager for the Dean of Students at Illinois State University, and I offer pet-centered design services through my design business Rach Marie Studio. As you can see, my interests are varied, and I love collecting skills across the board. If I sound like someone you'd like to work with, I'd love to hear from you!

Cartooning
Surface Design
Pattern Illustration
Cartoon Art
Individual Portrait
Animal Illustration
Microsoft Excel
Cartoon Style
Pet Portrait
Digital Illustration
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Illustrator
Pattern Design
Adobe InDesign
Graphic Design
Presentation Design
$20 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (20 jobs)
I am an experienced concept artist and illustrator in the game and digital entertainment industry, working for prestigious companies such as Disney Interactive and Microsoft as soon as I graduated college, where I learned crucial skills in teamwork and professionalism. With my real world experience, I will bring the same proficiency and timeliness to your project. I attended DigiPen Institute of Technology where I graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in Digital Art and Animation. I took my traditional art training seriously and my skills are unmatched here on Upwork. I developed genuine art and design skills that will allow me to create captivating and appealing worlds and characters to enchant the imagination of your audience. I offer a wide range of art services including: - environment and character concept art - key illustration - storyboarding - brand and packaging illustration - vector illustration - comic art - book cover design and illustration - and more... Looking forward to working with you.

Cartooning
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Digital Illustration
Book Illustration
Cartoon Art
Portrait Art
Drawing
Digital Painting
Children's Book Illustration
Nature Illustration
Animal Illustration
2D Illustration
Concept Artistry
Illustration
Storyboarding
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
$15 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I am looking to work on some freelance projects that allow me to utilize and further develop my artistic skills. I am a college graduate from MIAD who majored in Illustration and minored in Digital Media Production! My strongest points are in visual storytelling and character design, and have experience illustrating for children's books, but I am also open to other illustration-based jobs, such as poster design, logo design, stickers, and more. If you would like to see more of my work, look me up on Instagram! @sugargrimm, or check out my website, intanzulkifliart.com!

Cartooning
Cartoon Art
$12 hourly
- 2.7/5
- (1 job)
I'm a freelance writer and cartoonist, marketing and selling myself while working full-time as an independent creative. I am proficient in both fiction and nonfiction writing, and I am a self-motivated hard worker who will go above and beyond for your projects.

Cartooning
Internet Marketing
Cartoon Art
Writing
$24 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm an artist/cartoonist who does illustrations and character designs. I can create colorful and fantastical pieces of art extremely fast with a unique style, and I'm completely human; there is no AI-generated shlock here. I can do a variety of styles, from black and white sketch-like illustrations to bright, fully colored pieces. Regarding characters, I'm especially adept at expressions and color choices. So if you would like to support a small artist who can get you quality works in record time, consider buying from me!

Cartooning
Cartoon Style
Cartoon Art
Visual Art
Character Illustration
Character Design
Color Palette
Art & Design
Illustration
$20 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
My name is Hadley, and I have been illustrating my entire life! On my website I have my portfolio of work which includes animated music videos, graphic design work, and photography. I love making stories come to life both with illustrations and animation. I am especially a fan of drawing cats if that happens to fit your project!

Cartooning
Animation
Character Design
Wondershare Filmora
Adobe Photoshop
Cartoon Art
Procreate
Illustration
$4 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I’ve been winning awards since I was young for art. I’ve always wanted to do art for people, I don’t care if it’s for free. I just want to make others happy with it. Thanks :) I promise not to let you down I have been doing art for 6years now.

Cartooning
Freestyle Drawing
Art & Design
Tattoo Design
Manga
Cartoon Art
Anime
$15 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
-strength in colorful work. cartoons. graffiti style illustration. - I have created tshirts, stickers, comics, storybooks, paintings, and mor products. -I create ceramic sculptures as well in my style of characters. -My work can be appreciated by children and adults alike. - I have made paintings for local businesses to hang on their walls. Lately I have been creating wooden cutout shapes. I have used this technique to also cut out stage props for concerts. I have used neon colors on my props so that with the help of colored lighting, my paintings to appear to move and shift. - I have created multiple murals for businesses.

Cartooning
Cartoon Art
Acrylic Painting
Ceramics
Sticker Design
T-Shirt Design
Character Design
Graffiti
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