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$50 hourly
Mary B.
- 5.0/5
- (67 jobs)
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.

Character Design
Sketching
Art & Design
Layout Design
Graphic Design
Cartoon Art
Freestyle Drawing
Drawing
Children's Book Illustration
Gouache
Illustration
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Watercolor
$45 hourly
Floyd L.
- 4.9/5
- (283 jobs)
I am a designer, illustrator, and content creator with over 8 years of experience using digital art programs such as Adobe Photoshop and other associated products. My aim is to work with you, the client, on an individual basis to achieve goals specific to your needs. I begin by listening to your input and aesthetic or stylistic vision, delivering personalized sketches or step-by-step progress check-ins depending on your necessities. I offer quick communication with a skill emphasis on custom or personalized character design and animation. I am happy to offer style guidance, or to follow aesthetic choices that have already been established. I have worked as a freelancer illustrating for children's books, creating individualized art commissions, designing and coding web pages with the use of HTML and CSS, and creating animated advertisements for a start up and individuals with the use of Adobe After Effects and Premiere. I have a passion for cartooning, illustration, and color; with a desire to learn more and the motivation to actively pursue opportunities that allow me to do what I love and to deliver the best product I can to the individuals I work with. I graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Character Design
jQuery UI
C
T-Shirt Design
Toon Boom Harmony
Logo Design
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Photoshop
Illustration
Animation
Cartoon Art
$50 hourly
Isak S.
- 5.0/5
- (11 jobs)
Hi there, my name is Isak! I am a trained visual artist, specializing in portraiture, character design, and painting. I currently work full time as an illustrator, and spend my free time freelancing or working on personal art. I have 10 years of experience in commissioned artwork, and over ten years of experience making art. I am interested in working on long-term illustration projects (would love to illustrate a children’s book, or cookbook specifically), character design for comics or manga, and of course I welcome realistic or surrealistic portrait commissions always. I am always open to questions or inquiries, and I would love to be a part of bringing your vision to life! If you want to see more of my artwork, please feel free to visit kasihahsart.com. Thank you! Isak

Character Design
Acrylic Paint
Still Life Painting
Comic Art
Illustration
Adobe Illustrator
Procreate
Adobe Photoshop
$75 hourly
Olatokunbo B.
- 4.8/5
- (83 jobs)
Hello! My name is Ola, and I am an independent freelancer based in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. I have had the pleasure of working with small businesses, large corporations, nonprofits, and entertainers, which has given me a diverse skill set and work experience. Throughout my career as a content creator, I have used a variety of software and concepts to create innovative, original, and creative artwork for branding, web media, and animation. I am proficient in Adobe CC and Microsoft Office. Additionally, I am an illustrator and animator capable of rendering concepts and designing by hand. Thank you for considering me as a candidate for the available position on your project.

Character Design
Education
2D Design & Drawings
Cartoon Art
Anime
Animation
Video Commercial
Explainer Video
Children's Book Illustration
Illustration
2D Animation
Motion Graphics
Animation for Kids
Adobe Animate
Animated Explainer
$30 hourly
Adam G.
- 5.0/5
- (8 jobs)
Utilizing my M.F.A. in Creative Writing and years of experience, I design narratives, characters, scenes, lore, flavor text, and more for video games, board games, card games, mystery parties, anything else that requires worldbuilding.

Character Design
Worldbuilding
Storytelling
Level Design
Narrative
Interaction Design
Creative Writing
$20 hourly
Daesha Y.
- 5.0/5
- (44 jobs)
Hello, I am a realistic portrait artist with 10+ years of experience. I have been commissioned many times to draw pictures of family members and pets as well. For these drawings I use pencil and charcoal pencil. I am able to combine different pictures of people or pets to fit in one. I am also a 2d animator with 3 years of experience. I have been commissioned to animate music videos and to make several animations for creators on tiktok and Instagram. Thank you for looking at my profile.

Character Design
Drawing
2D Design & Drawings
Character Animation
Portrait Art
Children's Literature
Pencil Illustration
2D Animation
Charcoal Illustration
Illustration
Anime
$15 hourly
Nicholas S.
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
Bachelors in Computer Animation 3D artist looking for entry level job with challenges and new found of knowledge. Background composes of 3D character animations using Autodesk Maya. Expert at making character illustrations Effortlessly collaborate with artist and follow directions. Zealous artist open to new ideas and getting out of comfort zone

Character Design
Cartoon Character
Autodesk
Computer Animation
3D Animation
2D Animation
Character Animation
Line Drawing
Illustration
Anime
Logo Design
Autodesk Maya
Clip Studio Paint
2D Illustration
Hand-Drawn Style
$30 hourly
Heather M.
- 5.0/5
- (7 jobs)
Hello! I'm an artist and illustrator with a focus on vibrant children's book illustrations and unique character design. I have been creating art professionally for seven years and work in a variety of mediums depending on the project’s needs; including: Digital painting Watercolor Acrylic painting Colored Pencil Pen and Ink My art style is a blend of realism and fantasy, rich colors, and whimsical details that I use to create emotional scenes and dynamic characters. Whether you are Self-Publishing, looking for a gift, or creating a passion project - I can provide richly detailed, compelling illustrations that will capture the magic of your story and bring it to life. Please check out my portfolio - if my work is a good fit for your project, then I would love to hear from you!

Character Design
Traditional Illustration
Digital Illustration
Fine Art
Audiobook Cover Design
Book Cover Design
Affinity Designer
Graphic Design
Character Illustration
Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Children's Book Illustration
Scientific Illustration
$30 hourly
Nico L.
- 5.0/5
- (9 jobs)
Allow me to introduce myself, for I am Nico Longoria, a fiery Hispanic Comic Artist, Concept Artist and Illustrator. I am a graduate from Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A in Sequential Arts and an A.F.A in Fine Arts. For my entire life I have dreamt of changing the world through the art and wonder of storytelling. Naturally, I became an artist. My work focuses on traditional art with the use of texture and elaborate stories that revolve around an escape into Sci-Fi and Fantasy worlds with characters that fight against real would struggles. They over come challenges with found family, learning to push passed personal limitations, and choosing what to fight for.

Character Design
Comic Book
Comic Art
Prop Design
Inking
Highlighting Effects
Environmental Design
Adobe Acrobat
Comics
Storyboarding
Pen & Ink Illustration
Children's Book Illustration
Clip Studio Paint
Adobe Photoshop
Concept Artistry
$30 hourly
Zohaib H.
- 4.7/5
- (70 jobs)
Why Choose Me? With 5+ years of experience, I specialize in bringing stories to life through striking 2D & 3D animation, vibrant 2D illustrations, and engaging storyboards. My work spans everything from children’s book illustration to full-blown animated sequences—crafted to connect, captivate, and communicate. 2D & 3D Animation 3D product animation Children’s Book Illustration Character & Concept Design Storyboarding for Animation & Publishing High-quality Illustrations for Print & Digital Whether you need a heartfelt children’s book brought to life or an animation that pops off the screen—I’ve got the skillset to deliver visuals that move people

Character Design
Video Production
Video Post-Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Editing
2D Design
Music Video
Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design
Explainer Video
2D Animation
Character Animation
Digital Illustration
Storyboard
Illustration
$30 hourly
Isaiah B.
- 4.8/5
- (5 jobs)
My objectives are to create stunning and innovative designs that captivate and leave a lasting impression. I'm passionate about enhancing visual clarity with artistic finesse and delivering tailored solutions with a personalized approach. As a skilled 2D Animator and Illustrator, I love bringing characters to life and telling captivating stories through illustrations, fueled by my unwavering dedication and creative spirit. I can easily provide: ✅ 2D Characters ✅ 2D Illustrations ✅ 2D Cartoon Style NFT ✅ 2D Animations ✅ 3D Animations ✅ Whiteboard Animations ✅ Storyboard Illustrations ✅ Animated Explainer Videos ✅ Promotional Videos ✅ Video Editing ✅ Character Animation ✅ NFT Animation ✅ Pixel Art Style NFT ✅ Generative Artwork **Expertise:** ✅ Adobe Illustrator ✅ Adobe Photoshop ✅ Adobe After Effects ✅ Adobe Premiere Pro ✅ Adobe InDesign ✅ Adobe Animate ✅ Canva ✅ Final Cut Pro

Character Design
Cartoon Character
Motion Design
2D Drawing
Character Animation
Character Illustration
NFT
2D Illustration
Animation
Illustration
Animated Cartoon
Motion Graphics
2D Animation
Adobe After Effects
Animated Explainer
$25 hourly
Kristen H.
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am a concept artist with a fine art background. I have freelance experience and am looking for full-time, part-time, and contract opportunities. I am driven with a motivation for storytelling through creating engaging characters, props, and environments for video games and other media. * Concept Art * Character Design * Illustration * Figure Drawing * Environmental Art

Character Design
Book Cover
Game
Costume Design
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Inc.
Blender
Character
Video Game
Cartoon Character
Costume
Game Art
Concept Artistry
Cover Art Design
Illustration
$35 hourly
Christina D.
- 0.0/5
- (3 jobs)
I'm an illustrator experienced with comics, graphic novels, and book design. Anything storytelling-related is my expertise. - Knows Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premiere, and After Effects - Knowledgeable of all drawing programs: Clip Studio Paint, Procreate. - Experienced working with clients and values easy communication.

Character Design
Illustration
Graphic Novel
Book Cover Design
Procreate
Clip Studio Paint
Adobe Illustrator
Character
Comic Art
Storyboarding
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Comics
$17 hourly
Graceann T.
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
As an illustrative artist, I seek to expand my artistic practices through different creative jobs. I believe in quality craftsmanship and inventive concepts. • Skilled in both adobe creative suite and traditional media • Ability to create original creative concepts while meeting tight deadlines • Rhode Island School of Design Illustration major

Character Design
Digital Painting
Oil Painting
Portrait Painting
2D Product Drawing
Book Illustration
Painting
Drawing
Adobe Inc.
Editorial Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Illustration
$18 hourly
Joey D.
- 4.7/5
- (5 jobs)
I'm a middle school Spanish teacher with a talent for drawing and design. I love to bring characters to life and explore imagined worlds through art. I'm responsive and easy to work with so don't hesitate to reach out!

Character Design
Logo Design
Digital Art
Comic Art
Art & Design
Animation
Concept Design
Drawing
Game Art
Informational Infographic
Illustration
$25 hourly
Rachel W.
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
Hi, and thanks for checking out my profile! I have a variety skills to offer, here. I am a skilled artist. I have studied drawing and painting in both traditional and digital mediums for many years! I have experience with the following: book cover illustration, children's book illustration, t-shirt design, logos, character design, posters, card game illustration, portraiture, etc. I am skilled with the following mediums: Adobe Photoshop, Paint Tool SAI, Clip Studio Paint, oil paint on canvas, charcoal and pencil on paper. I can work in a range of styles including realism, anime, cartoon, and abstract concepts. I am a writer. I have worked for SEO companies and promotional companies as a writer of articles and reviews and I have worked as a transcriber. I give great attention to spelling and grammar and I have a creative and varied writing style. I do all kinds of writing and I am ready and able to assist with projects such as news articles, SEO articles, product reviews, music or media reviews, blog posts, creative writing projects, or anything else you might need written. Education: I have a bachelor of fine arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art where my major was drawing. I would love to help you with your creative project! Please contact me if you feel that my skills could be of value to you. -Rachel

Character Design
Comic Art
Writing
Drawing
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Captivate
Digital Painting
Illustration
Clip Studio Paint
Adobe Photoshop
Creative Writing
$32 hourly
Steven T.
- 4.4/5
- (66 jobs)
As an avid illustrator since my early childhood, I have spent my life endlessly reconstructing and recreating the world around me. This later lead me to evolve my craft into the world of digital illustration, which has opened new avenues of creativity and efficiency. I have been a freelance artist for the last several years and I have been tasked with constructing a wide range of projects spanning from full scale portraits, CD/Book illustrations, advertisement posters and company logos. I have been hired by professional firms to construct comic book covers and have also developed art assets for a number of mobile games. My strengths as an artist include the ability to draw a multitude of different styles. This makes it easy for me to either conform to previous works for smooth transitions and being able to work with a designer to get exactly the feel they are looking for.

Character Design
Color Theory
Typesetting
Banner Ad Design
Drawing
Poster Design
Cartoon Art
Logo Design
Children's Book Illustration
Print Design
Adobe Illustrator
Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Typography
Graphic Design
$25 hourly
Kevin F.
- 5.0/5
- (10 jobs)
Hello, my name is Kevin Flager. I've been a freelance Comic Artist and Concept Artist for 5+ years. I had the privellege of working with numerous clients and being exposed to multiple styles and processes that has helped me keep my skillset varied to fit multiple types of jobs from comic artwork to character designs. I specialize in drawing comics (whether its panels or covers) and Character concept art. I drew comic covers for clients who were indie writers and the feedback that was recieved was nothing but hype for their upcoming projects. I have also done character concepts for indie comics and people who were looking to start their own fantasy card games and those character designs led to me be considered for more projects in the indie scene. When you hire me, here is how it would go: 1. First click the invite button to invite me to your Job 2. Once everything is accepted we can hop on a video zoom call or message details 3. We go over the project scale, Composition, color, and overall vision. Have a nice back and forth about the project 4.Once we are done going over the project in detail I will start IMMEDIATELY in the sketch phase and send variations within the same day and we can go over what I sent and either refine some details in the sketches or move on to final renders/composition. So if that sounds good lets make some amazing work!

Character Design
Manga
Digital Painting
Drawing
Book Cover
Freestyle Drawing
Comic Art
Illustration
Anime
Concept Artistry
Storybook
2D Illustration
Realistic
$20 hourly
Lucy K.
- 0.0/5
- (3 jobs)
Hello, I am an independent working 2d animator and illustrator from the United States, hoping to develop my art career by providing you with the best possible project that combines both quality and efficiency! My main skills are my ability to create fun, two dimensional characters that are either animation or illustration ready. Character design is one of my passions--so allow me to offer you my own creative insight when it comes to designing YOUR mascot, video game protagonist, main character for your indie film, and many more! I am proficient in multiple different art programs, including Adobe Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, PaintoolSAI and many others. Not only that, I am willing to adapt and learn new programs relatively quickly, allowing me to be very flexible and versatile with a variety of different projects. If all these traits sound appealing to you, take a look at some of my work below and see if it's just the right artistic touch your project needs!

Character Design
Writing
Voice Acting
Illustration
Animation
Video Game
Concept Artistry
Storyboard
Character Animation
Film & Video
2D Animation
Traditional Style
$25 hourly
Keihonte R.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Objective: To obtain entry level employment. Technical/Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Clip Studio Art Hobbies and Interests: Creating comics/manga and characters, gaming, and cosplay.

Character Design
Storyboard
Story Development
Character Illustration
Illustration
Design Concept
$25 hourly
Theo J.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm an experienced 3D artist and animator who focuses on characters. If you have a 3D character that's needs to be brought to life I can help, whether that be modeling a character from scratch or animating an existing one. I have experience with lots of 3D software, including: -ZBrush -Autodesk Maya -Substance Painter -Blender -Unreal Engine 5 -Unity -Marmoset Toolbag And more!

Character Design
3D Texturing
3D Sculpting
3D Animation
3D Modeling
3D Art
AR & VR
Animation
Game Art
$45 hourly
Qween N.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
As a stay at home mom,currently studying at The Los Angeles Film School, I am passionate about learning and developing my skills in character animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects. I am currently looking for an internship or a remote job in animation that will allow me to apply my creativity and technical knowledge to create engaging and immersive stories. I have more than a year of experience demonstrating my leadership, organizational, and strategic abilities. I am a hardworking, ambitious, and team-oriented individual who is always ready for new challenges and opportunities to apply into my career in animation.

Character Design
Graphic Design
Character Animation
Prop Design
Branding
Product Design
Illustration
$22 hourly
Gaz K.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm a freelance artist that is a versatile and experienced Illustrator and Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience in my field. My time in the art and design industry has been spent helping small businesses stand out with colorful, whimsical and adorable assets that show the personality of their brand! My specialties include: 🟢 Anime Art 🟢 Graphic Design 🟢 Profile Pictures 🟢 Concept Art 🟢Character Design 🟢 Portraits 🟢 Environment Design 🟢 Comics

Character Design
Cartoon Art
Anime
Sticker Design
Freestyle Drawing
Sketching
Drawing
Digital Art
Illustration
Clip Studio Paint
Procreate
$70 hourly
John S.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Animation Generalist in all styles of animation with over 28 years in the Industry. Awarded 4 Production Emmy Awards in Animation Productions (2 Daytime Emmys and 2 Primetime Emmys), 2 time Oscar Nominated (WICKED - VFX / Best Feature). Always open for a production gigs in Visualization and Animation. I've directed numerous music videos, commercials, and tv segments seen by millions. Enjoying life and making magic. Software's used in professional environment: *Maya *Unreal Engine *Motion-Builder *After Effects *Photoshop -3D Equalizer *PFTrack *SynthEyes *BLENDER -3DSMAX *Lightwave3D

Character Design
Animation for Streamers
Animation for Kids
Film Production
Film & Video
TV Advertising
Music Video
Character Animation
Stop-Motion Animation
Animation
$40 hourly
Devon C.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Profile I am a professional artist who has experience in a variety of different art mediums. With a love for character design and animation I am excited to bring my skills into the evolving entertainment industry.

Character Design
Illustration
Tattoo
Traditional Illustration
Digital Art
2D Animation
Adobe Creative Suite
Toon Boom Harmony
$15 hourly
Ty Z.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hi, I’m Ty — an illustrator and creative writer passionate about storytelling in all forms. I create vibrant, whimsical illustrations in Procreate—perfect for stickers, merch, social media, and custom projects. As a writer, I specialize in empathetic, engaging content, especially around deeply human or sensitive topics. My recent personal essay on body dysmorphia and recovery reflects how I approach tough stories—with honesty, hope, and care. I also offer AI-assisted blog and content writing that blends creativity with structure. I use AI tools to enhance flow and clarity, not to replace real, human storytelling. Every project is grounded in my voice, ideas, and research. If you're a purpose-driven brand, small business, or bold creative, I’d love to help bring your vision to life with heart and depth. Here’s how I can help: – Blog posts & personal essays – Website copy (About pages, brand story) – Social media captions or content plans – Light editing/proofreading Let’s create something meaningful together. *Open to first-time client discounts to build relationships + reviews!*

Character Design
Copywriting
Ghostwriting
Creative Writing
Mental Health
Communications
AI Writing Generator
Social Media Content
Blog Writing
Content Writing
Sticker Design
Procreate
Digital Illustration
$22 hourly
Mike S.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hi, I'm Mike Salvo! I am a young artist in my twenties, who specializes in characters. I mostly draw characters in an anime or cartoon style. I also have done some work with graphic design. I am a recent graduate from the University of Delaware, where I learned some of my art and design skills. I graduated with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Art. I use Adobe Photoshop to design most of my characters, but I am also proficient with Clip Studio Paint. When it comes to design, I am experienced with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. I have done freelance design for a few different companies. I have experience as a character artist at Dolphin Dog and as a character artist intern for a movie, called Aurora, for DreamArc Studios. I also have experience creating marketing graphics for my current job at Curry Architects. I am mostly a self taught artist through online lessons and studying on my own time. I love to create and I'm excited to see any projects that could further my experience!

Character Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Digital Art
Concept Artistry
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