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  • $65 hourly
    I'm your one-stop shop for 2D game development! With my combined skills in game development and visual creativity, I offer a comprehensive approach to bringing your game concepts to life on the web, mobile and desktop platforms! Art Styles: Pixel Art, Vector Art, Retro illustrations and Web Comics Software: Adobe Suite, Affinity Suite, Aseprite, Resprite, Procreate, CSP Animation Software: Spine, Dragonbones, Traditional Frame by Frame Game Engines / Frameworks: Construct 3 , Godot , Phaser 3
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Character
    2D Illustration
    Children's Book Illustration
    Illustration
    Retro & Vintage Style
    GUI Design
    User Interface Design
    Mobile UI Design
    Construct 3
    Game Design
    Game Development
    Pixel Art
    Cartoon Art
    Game Art
    2D Game Art
  • $80 hourly
    I am a licensed board-certified family medicine physician with a background in gynecology, cartoonist, certified life coach, writer and speaker. I am passionate about projects related to holistic wellness, mental health, social justice, women's reproductive health and comprehensive sex education. My services include coaching, speaking, writing, teaching, illustration (cartoon style), and translation. I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese and conversational in Japanese and French.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Art Tutoring
    Coaching
    Medical Writing
    Travel Writing
    Life Coaching
    Editing & Proofreading
    Blog Writing
    Writing
    English Tutoring
    Cartoon Art
    Medical Translation
    Medical Editing
    Translation
  • $65 hourly
    Digital Design / Visual Development Artist Let's coordinate and collaborate. Website: oshmitty.com
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Motion Graphics
    Storyboarding
    Cartoon Art
    Animation
    Illustration
    Cartoon Character
    Graphic Design
    Typography
  • $80 hourly
    I'm a professional artist/illustrator with over 20 years of professional experience in advertising, children's books/magazines, animation, comics and design. I am dedicated to client satisfaction and exceeding expectations. I have a BFA in illustration from Utah State University and have always loved to draw and paint. I am inspired by mid-century modern art, architecure, animation, advertising and furniture. Much of my focus has been on religious, children's and family-friendly art. I know the value of color, composition, design, storytelling and visual appeal. I have had numerous small and large clients over the years, please see my portfolio for samples of my work and let me know how I can help make your project amazing.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    Comic Art
    Art & Design
    Illustration
    Art Direction
    Children's Book Illustration
    Digital Art
    Character Design
    Vector Graphic
    Digital Design
  • $32 hourly
    Greetings!👋🏼I'm Olga, a passionate freelance illustrator with a lifelong love for drawing that began at the age of 6. I honed my artistic skills at the State Art University of Moldova, delving into the foundations of art and graphic design. My joy lies in crafting unique artworks, illustrations, and paintings. Every creation brings me a sense of fulfillment and happiness. I specialize in digital drawings, perfect for personalized gifts or electronic formats. Let's collaborate and bring your ideas to life together!🙂
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    Painting
    Pet Portrait
    Sketching
    Portrait Art
    Drawing
    2D Landscape Drawing
    Mural
    Fashion Illustration
    Caricature
    2D Game Art
    Digital Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
    Illustration
    2D Illustration
    Procreate
  • $33 hourly
    Experience the lively, unique style of a Cartoonist with a lifelong passion for drawing! High-quality artwork, excellent communication, and swift, successful results await you in every project. Let my captivating creations bring your vision to life! Skills • Remember when cartoons were funny, wacky and original? Well it’s my goal to bring those characters back to life and my work reflects just that. I also have skills in comic book art and illustrations as well as logos. My cartoons and art feature a style of wide varieties that are largely expressive and creative. Flexibility, communication, speed and attention to detail are my main strengths. Experience • 6+ years in Arts education, specializing in Cartooning since 2019. I excel in Character Design, Caricatures, Children's Books, and more, using Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and Medibang Pro. My cartoons transform your ideas into unique, standout art for startups, businesses, and families, ensuring value and satisfaction in every digital project.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    NFT Art
    Comics
    Pop Art
    Colorful Style
    Illustration
    Sketch
    Icon Design
    Logo Design
    Retro & Vintage Style
    Character Design
    Caricature
    Cartoon Style
    Cartoon Art
    Cartoon Character
  • $35 hourly
    I am a professional illustrator, with a focus on children’s books and coloring books. I do most of my work digitally using Photoshop, Manga Studio, and Procreate.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Playful Tone
    Cartoon Art
    Comic Book
    Comic Art
    Digital Illustration
    Drawing
    Freestyle Drawing
    Cartoon Style
    Storybook
    Digital Art
    Children's Book Illustration
    Sketch
    Animal Illustration
    Character Design
  • $50 hourly
    I'm a Designer & Illustrator with 10 years' freelance and 3 years' corporate experience, focused on design and visual storytelling. I like to create in a variety of styles. Most of my work involves freehand digital illustration, vector art, or hatching/sketching. I've produced corporate visual re-brands, digital illustrations and marketing assets, GIFs, book covers and illustrations, and more. If you have a project in mind, I'd love to chat.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Motion Graphics
    Cartoon Character
    Brand Strategy
    Cartoon Art
    Brand Design
    Colorful Style
    Children's Book Illustration
    Adobe Illustrator
    Cover Art Design
    Brand Identity & Guidelines
    Illustration
    T-Shirt Design
    Graphic Design
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $39 hourly
    I am an illustrator, graphic designer, and portrait artist specializing in hand-drawn + eye-catching designs. With a versatile style (ranging from playful cartoons to elegant feminine designs and beyond) I provide high-quality original art for apparel (t-shirts), stickers, books, album covers, posters, logos, personalized gifts, and more! Together we can bring your ideas into reality with custom graphics for your website, online shop (Etsy, Shopify, etc.), blog, social media, or print (business cards, postcards, flyers, advertisements, etc.) I also specialize in • portrait and caricature illustrations • animal + pet portraits • cartoon art • mascot + character design • concept art • hand drawn and typography based logos • repeating pattern designs • product design • illustrated maps • book cover art • image retouching • photo manipulation • I was born and raised in central Indiana, and I'm based in Indianapolis. I have a BFA in Illustration with a minor in Art History from Herron School of Art & Design. I work in a variety of mediums ranging from traditional watercolors and inks to Photoshop, Adobe Fresco, and Adobe Illustrator and can provide raster (.JPG .PNG) and vector (SVG) images as needed.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    Painting
    Pet Portrait
    Portrait Art
    Drawing
    Caricature
    Digital Illustration
    Vector Art
    Hand-Drawn Style
    Adobe Photoshop
    Logo Design
    Digital Art
    Graphic Design
    Illustration
    T-Shirt Design
  • $64 hourly
    Hi! Let me help you create a cartoon character, comic, NFT, mascot, or any Illustration! I am a skilled character designer, cartoon illustrator, and comic artist as well as a full-time freelancer with 20 years of experience and in the Top 10% of Upwork Top Rated Plus. I have a great understanding of design, color, and structure. This allows me to create visually appealing characters that are fun and professional. I am dedicated to creating storyboards, characters, comics, and cartoons across almost every medium. My range allows me to design and create illustrations for a wide range of projects. This includes fun and whimsical Children's Illustrations, Hardline and Working Vector Mascots, as well as gritty comic stories and NFT characters. Check out what my clients say about me! ✅ Designed Products for CAT, Strategic Wealth, ACEVOX, and many more! ✅ Trustworthy, Countless ✪✪✪✪✪ 5-star reviews ✅ Top-Rated Plus Freelancer (Top 10% on Upwork) ✅ 100% job Success Score. Please take a look at my portfolio below. My background includes designing and creating characters for companies like CAT, Strategic Wealth Partners, and ACEVOX. Let’s start a conversation about your project. All you need to do is scroll up to the top of this page, click on "invite to job", send me a quick message that provides a brief description of what you're looking for and I'll be in touch to discuss more. Looking forward to hearing more about your project and business goals for the future. Keywords: Cartoon Art, Comic Art, Mascot, NFT Generative Character Builds, Childrens Book Illustrations, Logo, Branding, Comic Panels, Comic Strip, Design, Colorful Illustrations, Fun and Whimsical Illustrations, Cartoonist, Storyboard, Animation. Anime, Vector Art, Kids Book Illustration.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    Comics
    NFT Marketplace
    NFT Character
    NFT Design
    NFT Art
    NFT Design Customization
    NFT Graphic
    2D Design
    Children's Literature
    Cartoon Character
    Illustration
    Graphic Design
    Digital Art
  • $45 hourly
    Top-Rated Plus artist that specializes in humorous illustration, cartoons and caricatures. I have over 20 years experience creating dynamic graphics for numerous clients. I am professional, easy to work with and always deliver an outstanding image! Let's work together on your next project!
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    Cartoon Character
    Photorealistic Rendering
    High-Quality Rendering
    Humorous Tone
    Digital Illustration
    Freestyle Drawing
    Caricature
    Sketching
    Children's Book Illustration
    Freehand Digital Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $50 hourly
    I'm an illustrator, photographer and content writer. I've been doing drawings for about 10 years. My expertise includes all aspects of art and design. From Photography, brochures, logo design to character design. My projects are suitable for use on t-shirts, websites, books (also children's book), as a company hero and for any other purpose you wish :) I had an experience with drawing magazine cover art and drawing hand flyers. My specialty in drawing is friendly, animal, nature themed illustrations. I'm fast and very deadline oriented. My softwares are: Procreate, Photoshop, Lightroom. I'm looking forward to helping with your design needs!
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    Portrait Art
    Comics
    Digital Photography
    2D Design & Drawings
    Still Life
    Photography
    2D Design
    Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
    Concept Artistry
    Logo Design
    Character Design
  • $42 hourly
    I am an illustrator and graphic designer looking to work with people who want to bring their creative ideas to life. All my work is entirely original and created by me. Feel free to check out my portfolio and let me know if you have any questions. Children's book illustration is my true passion, and I can work closely with you to make your book a reality. My process for books is to start with initial character design for all repeating characters, then once a style is chosen, I create a dummy book of rough sketches. I'll go back and forth with you until the dummy book is what you're envisioning, then move on to the final illustrations. Besides the illustrations, I do the other steps in children's book creation, including the text layout and setting up final files for print at the printing house of your choosing (i.e. Amazon, Ingram Sparks, Lulu etc.) Outside of children's book illustration, I do a variety of graphic design work, especially work centered around original vector illustrations, including logos, signs, posters, infographics, etc. I worked as a graphic designer for Maximum Exposure Wraps, where my job was designing wraps and decals for vehicles, so I have a solid grasp on creating unique work for unique places. I graduated from the University of Idaho with a major in Art and Design with an emphasizes in Graphic Design and Illustration in 2020. While at college, I worked for the University's newspaper, The Argonaut, where I create vector graphics on demand with a one-to-two-day turnaround for articles. I am open to pretty much any illustration and graphic design project. Please message me with your idea for more information.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Digital Illustration
    Cartoon Art
    Children's Book Illustration
    Clip Studio Paint
    Illustration
    Colorful Style
    Digital Painting
    Drawing
    Whimsical
    Adobe Illustrator
    Graphic Design
    Layout Design
    Vector Graphic
    Adobe InDesign
    Logo Design
  • $45 hourly
    I specialize in narrative illustration, including book covers, interior illustration, comics, children's books, and more! I have 5+ years of commission experience working with online communities and local folk outside of Upwork. Whether you have a comic script waiting in the wings, a children's book begging to be illustrated, or character concepts bouncing in your head, I'm eager to bring your vision to life! I can offer you: ✅ Illustration work informed by years of experience working in print and on the web ✅ A wide range of drawing ability -- People, animals, vehicles, cities, crowds... ✅ A flexible art style that can be fine-tuned for every project ✅ Converting comics from print to Webtoon/mobile format, increasing your viewership in the digital age ✅ A generous revision policy -- guaranteeing your project comes out just as you want ✅ Additional services such as ghostwriting, editing, proofreading, and sensitivity reading ✅ Frequent, reliable, and detail-oriented communication As an LGBTQ+ creator, I know what it's like to not see yourself on screen. Representation in narrative works is very important to me. If you need diverse characters from all walks of life, I will put in the work to make that representation happen. I'd love to create something amazing together! Let's talk! Please note: I am not interested in working with N/F/T projects, nor projects that use any A,I (M!djourney, D@ll-E, etc.) that has been trained on the work of creators like me without our consent.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    Superhero
    Art & Design
    Background Imagery
    Comic Art
    Book Cover
    Illustration
    Comics
    Editing & Proofreading
    Children's Book Illustration
    2D Art
    Children's Literature
    Character Design
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $60 hourly
    I'm a 3D generalist who specializes in crafting stylish, vibrant, appealing visual stories. I take a very detailed approach when it comes to creating characters and stories. My technique is rooted in the classic principles of animation. I have 20 years of experience using 3D and VFX software. During the pandemic lockdown in 2020, I focused all my time and effort into refining my skills in Blender. Software: Blender After Effects Premiere Photoshop Skills: Character Animation 3D Modeling 3D Texturing 3D Lighting Virtual Cinematography Compositing Editing
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    3D Texturing
    Cartoon Character
    Modeling
    Character Lighting
    Animation
    3D Design
    Character Modeling
    Compositing
    3D Modeling
    Keying
    Adobe After Effects
    Character Animation
    3D Animation
    Character Design
  • $75 hourly
    As a professional freelance graphic designer with over 16 years of experience, I’ve worked on countless business logo designs and branding projects, as well as print media such as brochures, letterheads, business cards, and product packaging. I also have experience designing for shirts, clothing, signage, event posters, and flyers, as well as digital designs for social media, web content, and online advertising. As a freelance illustrator and artist, I work both digitally and traditionally, primarily using watercolor and ink. I have professional experience in screen printing, and I operate my own small art business where I deal directly with the public, giving me excellent customer service experience. With my experience and diverse skill set, I believe I am a strong candidate for your project needs. You can see a small selection in my portfolio – I am more than willing to provide additional examples upon request.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Print Design
    T-Shirt Design
    Cartoon Character
    Comics
    Cartoon Art
    Poster Design
    Vector Tracing
    Screen Printing
    Graphic Design
    Illustration
    Vector Graphic
    2D Illustration
    Vector Art
    Logo Design
    Watercolor
  • $35 hourly
    Welcome! I'm a passionate and detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator with a proven track record of creating eye-catching visuals that captivate and communicate effectively. With years of experience in traditional and digital design, I specialize in transforming ideas into stunning visual assets that help brands stand out. My Services Include: - Custom Illustrations (character design, editorial, children’s books, mascot art) - Graphic Design (logos, posters, flyers, brochures, web, and social media graphics) - Brand Identity (logos, brand guidelines, visual systems) - Marketing & Advertising Design (ads, banners, packaging, pitch decks) I work closely with clients to ensure each design reflects their brand’s voice and goals. Whether you're a startup looking to develop your visual identity, an author needing rich illustrations, or a business in need of polished marketing materials, I bring a combination of creativity, technical skill, and dedication to every project. Why work with me? Clear, responsive communication Creative concepts backed by design fundamentals Fast turnaround with attention to detail 100% original artwork tailored to your vision Let’s create something beautiful, functional, and impactful together. Feel free to reach out—I'd love to hear about your project! #GraphicDesigner #Illustrator #CustomIllustration #LogoDesign #PosterDesign #BrandIdentity #CharacterDesign #FreelanceArtist #VisualStorytelling #CreativeDesign #UpworkDesign #2DIllustration
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Anime
    Character Design
    Logo Design
    Infographic
    Comics
    Cartoon Art
    Packaging Design
    Graphic Design
    Image Editing
    Illustration
    Presentation Design
    Brand Identity Design
    Industrial Design
    Product Design
    Pattern Design
  • $45 hourly
    I have over twenty years of experience as an animation storyboard artist, illustrator, cartoonist, and character designer specializing in children’s books and products. I have over 8 years experience as a plush/toy designer for the retail market such as Wall Mart. As a plush designer, I was responsible for both concept and product/character design for both seasonal and everyday product lines. In many cases this included packaging design as well as playsets. You can review my online portfolio if you go to curtwalstead.com.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    Illustration
    Character Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $35 hourly
    A skilled illustrator and cartoonist specializing in children's book illustrations, humorous illustrations and character development. Notable projects include; [1] illustrating children's books for various clients here on Upwork. [2] developing engaging training illustrations for a Gas and Chemical Co, [3] creating a series of humorous/satirical comics for a data analytics firm. [4] creating editorial and political cartoons for various clients here on Upwork. Core competencies include drawing, character design, and digital illustration, which are effectively utilized to produce impactful and visually appealing content. I have a number of proven accomplishments in my chosen field/industry. Taking on different projects that create new challenges that I eagerly accept. My expertise lies in; Children's book illustration, Humorous cartoons, Comic strips, Panel cartoons, Illustrations, Gag cartoons, and animated gifs. Also, I am accomplished in online Greeting Card Designs. Also create Mascots, Digital Illustration, Character designs, Avatars for Social Media Networks and Newsletters. I have created for many established companies, startup companies, local businesses, and individuals as well. No project is too large or too small for my full attention to detail. Clear communication between my client and myself is key, in order to bring their concepts and ideas to life. Good customer service is very important to me, and no project is completed until you're satisfied. The goal: To design and develop your ideas/concepts and bring them to life for your use at a cost efficient rate with a quick turnaround time. Guaranteed: High-quality images – 300 dpi CMYK and RGB colors according to your needs Images will meet Trim Sizes and Margin requirements as requested File formats of your choice – JPG, PDF, SVG, AI, PSD Feedback: I would appreciate your feedback and your endorsement upon a completed project. I will also leave honest feedback on your profile as well. I look forward to working with you soon, on your project. Feel free to contact me here on Upwork and let's bring your ideas/concepts to Life!
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Affinity Designer
    Mascot Logo
    Social Media Imagery
    Digital Illustration
    Character Design
    Vector Art
    Illustration
    Comics
    2D Illustration
    Cartoon Character
    Cartoon Art
    Cartoon Style
    Children's Book Illustration
  • $45 hourly
    Hello! As an animator with several years of experience, I've become exceedingly versatile. I accommodate the requirements for videos I'm asked to create because I have the skills and knowledge. In creating motion graphics and animation, I rely on my expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, and Vyond. My portfolio covers a great diversity of genres and styles. In the past, some of my 2D work has won awards at local festivals. A music video I was commissioned to create, "Heart Shaped Man," has garnered several awards. Most of my work has recently centered around the manufacturing, tech, and science industries.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Character Animation
    Explainer Video
    Video Editing
    Adobe Illustrator
    Illustration
    Vyond
    2D Animation
    Motion Graphics
    Scripting
    Video Production
    Cartoon Art
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe Photoshop
    Character Design
    Animation
  • $43 hourly
    I am a traditionally trained comic artist and illustrator with 6 years of experience as a working professional. My range of skills include: • Book Design and Layout • Graphics • Comics and Illustrations • Motion Graphics and Whiteboard Animations My guarantees: - Quality and personalized work - Consistent communications - Respect of deadlines and on-time delivery - Problem-solving Looking forward to hearing about your projects and to working together to produce stellar material to help you reach your goals! Sincerely, -Caterina
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Digital Illustration
    Children's Literature
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Children's Book Illustration
    Book Design
    Cartoon Art
    Graphic Design
    2D Art
    Storyboarding
    Elearning
    Concept Design
    Illustration
    Motion Graphics
    Whiteboard Animation
    Character Design
  • $35 hourly
    Illustrating in several styles both traditional & vector. Mascots, characters, cartoons, and illustration for technical, nature, children's and more. Quick to sketch and good pace for finals. Service oriented and highly recommended. Proven design for logo/ brand ID.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Organic & Natural Style
    Art Deco
    Illustration
    Poster Design
    Logo Design
    Caricature
    Character Design
    Cartoon Art
  • $65 hourly
    💵 Maximize your bottom line with compelling visuals that leave a lasting impression! 🌟 Transforming visions into vivid realities! As your versatile illustrator, storyboard artist, and graphic designer, I specialize in crafting captivating visual narratives that resonate with clients. From dynamic pitch deck presentations to stunning storyboards for film and advertising, my creative prowess is your secret weapon for elevating brand identity, storytelling and driving engagement. Let's bring your project to the finish line! ⚡ Supercharge Your Visual Storytelling 🎨 INTEGRITY and EXCELLENCE above all things: Excellent work, on time, every time. I only take on projects I’m certain I can knock out of the park. Get ready to captivate investors and clients alike. Transform your vision into reality with custom illustrations, captivating graphic designs, and compelling storyboards that showcase your unique story and captivate your audience. 🌟 Elevate Your Brand: Whether you're pitching investors or launching a new product, my expertise ensures your brand stands out from the competition. As owner operator of Ava Storyboards I have more than 15 years of experience in the industry and on Upwork globally. 🚀 Double Your Impact: From concept to execution, my versatile skill set brings your ideas to life in ways that resonate with potential clients. 📈 Futureproof Your Success: Leave behind cookie-cutter presentations and embrace solutions tailored to your specific business needs. With my expert storyboard illustrations and custom pitch deck designs, you'll receive turnkey, investor-grade art that not only captures attention but also conveys your message with clarity and impact. My guidance ensures that your visuals align seamlessly with your brand identity or storytelling objectives, setting you up for long-term success. 🌟 Let's connect and turn your vision into reality, unlocking your company's full potential!
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    T-Shirt Design
    NFT Art
    Motion Graphics
    Graphic Design
    Digital Painting
    Drawing
    Vector Graphic
    Adobe Illustrator
    Children's Book Illustration
    Storyboarding
    Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $81 hourly
    I have Worked in the Gaming Industry as an artist since 2008. But I'm not limited to it. I am deadline oriented professional, and reliable. I have managed large teams of artist to into a singular cohesive artistic voice. And have been the only artist in the room. Responsible for concept, in game assets, UI Flow and design, and Icons. I have a deep understanding of a multitude of styles and tones to suit what ever the project requires. As a concept artist I am comfortable with character design, creature design, props, weapons, environments, and whatever you can write up in a short description.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    Digital Painting
    Drawing
    Graphic Design
    Illustration
    Character Design
    Logo Design
    Concept Artistry
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $50 hourly
    Hello! My name is Mary, and I have been illustrating children's books since 2014. I work both traditionally (hand-drawn illustrations: like pencils/paints/etc) and digitally. I have skills in ink, gouache, colored pencils, graphite, watercolor, and digital artwork. All of my hand-drawn work is done and then scanned into digital files for delivery. I also do interior book design and layout for printing purposes as well as cover art and design. Check out my portfolio for some of my work. I am also willing to provide other examples upon request. I have illustrated over thirty books for self-published authors and traditionally published books. My illustrated books are for sale on Amazon and other self-publishing platforms. Unless specifically requested, I do retain the copyright for all of the work I create.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Sketching
    Art & Design
    Layout Design
    Graphic Design
    Cartoon Art
    Freestyle Drawing
    Drawing
    Children's Book Illustration
    Gouache
    Character Design
    Illustration
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Watercolor
  • $40 hourly
    A published illustrator base in Texas with over 25 years of experience. My work is fun, colorful and playful are elements I put into the images I create for books I work on. I enjoy working on projects involving a whimsical storyline. I always work closely with clients to make sure that their vision is represented in the images I create for them. Every project is different so I usually respond to request with a follow up questions asking for detail information. From 2001-to the present I have enjoyed a wide range of projects in advertising, design, publishing and licensing. 2017-2022 Whole Phonics, Jill Lauren Design and illustrated 53 books written by Jill Lauren 2020 Learning A-Z Circuit Sabotage illustrated short story. 2020 Chooseco LLC illustrated book called: Your Baby Unicorn written by Erin Falligant 2018 Learning A-Z illustrated a number of images for workbook. 2017-2018 Allied Pilots Association illustrated editorial cartoons 2017 Spyder Byte Studio Illustrated game and design characters. 2017 Ariano & Reppuccl, PLLC illustrated spots images for book named: What About Bankruptcy?. 2016 Learning A-Z illustrated book called: My Stomach. 2016 Little Balloon Press illustrated and design book called: Under My Bed written byIvy Lane. 2015 Robox illustrated stickers of a Troll. 2015 CLOCC poster illustrated spots for poster called: 5-4-3-2-1 Go! 2015Learning A-Z illustrated book called: Fishtank Fun. 2015 Mr. Skunk Ape Celeste illustrated book called: If Streets Could Talk, What would they Say? 2014-2015 Acadiana Active Magazine illustrated spots, full page and spreads for magazine. 2014 YoYo books illustrated over 75 spots for two books. 2012, 2016-2018 Free Spirit Publishing illustrated 5 books with Zach as the main character, written by William Mulcahy. 2010-2015 Clay Piggy website illustrated and design all images as well as design the characters. 2010 Arcturus illustrated over 50 spots drawing for a book called: 1001 Wacky Things to Do! 2001-2010 Publications International, It'd illustrated many books with Scooby-Doo and friends and Barney the dinosaur. More clients Include:Scholastic,Publications International, Zonderkidz, Scott Foresman, Lyrick Publishing, Humongous Entertainment, Exclaim Entertainment, Hit Entertainment, Family Tree Magazine, Kimberly Clark, Pockets Magazine. 1988-2001 Supervising illustrator/designer for Lyrick Studios producing "Barney and Friends" and "Wishbone". A senior member of a team that had sold over 100 million Barney books world wide and has worked with more than 200 licensees.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    2D Illustration
    Children's Book Illustration
    Cartoon Art
    Illustration
    Cartoon Style
    Digital Art
    Cartoon Character
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $40 hourly
    I create illustrations to to meet my client’s needs, with attention to quality and detail, and delivering the work within their timeframe. I work traditionally* as well as digitally, and I can seamlessly blend the two mediums. Here are some things clients have said about my work: • “His artwork is incredible, he is great to communicate with and always wants to ensure customer satisfaction.” • “…open to changes and really "saw" my vision for the project.” • “…truly is competent and capable and a talented illustrator.” • “Working with Jesse was an absolute pleasure. The final product was fantastic.” We may be a great fit if you are looking for an illustrator who: • Delivers consistent work that matches the quality of their portfolio work • Produces the work on time • Will revise the work to meet what you envision • Can match an existing style to maintain consistency of a project Working with me, you will receive: • Excellent illustrations backed by classical drawing skills • Consistent work over multiple illustrations • Work featuring diverse, well-developed characters and detailed settings and backgrounds • Preliminary sketches and communication every step of the way, you will always know exactly how the project is advancing. I have over seventeen years of experience as a commercial artist. Creating art is my passion. I practice daily to constantly expand my skillset. I frequently work in pencil, ink, marker, acrylic, and colored pencil and can also combine the mediums. In addition to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, I am also very well-versed in Affinity programs: Designer, Photo, and Publisher, as well as Autodesk Sketchbook Pro and Krita. If this sounds like a good fit, click the green “Invite to Job” button in the top right-hand corner, send me a message and we can take it from there. *One advantage to traditional work: since physical artwork is created, it can be very helpful to crowdfunding campaigns to have the original artwork offered as a stretch goal reward.
    Featured Skill Cartooning
    Cartoon Art
    Concept Design
    Comics
    Drawing
    Pencil Illustration
    Pen & Ink Illustration
    Storybook
    Digital Art
    Sketch
    Character Design
    Editorial Illustration
    Adobe Illustrator
    Book
    Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
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