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  • $50 hourly
    With 5 years of experience, I specialize in creating bold and colorful designs for various projects, including children's products, branding, packaging, and vector illustrations. I explain complex ideas in a simple, visual way, making even the toughest concepts easy to understand. Notable Projects: * Developed brand identity for a swimming school in England, including creating mascots, an illustrated map, merchandising materials, and a logo. * Worked with Gazprombank Autoleasing on three different occasions to develop event merchandise. * Designed a mascot for a construction company and a marketing agency from Canada, along with a corporate sticker pack. * Created over 100 illustrations for The Irish Road Trip travel blog. * Illustrated an app called TAKID, designed to simplify carpooling for parents in Norway. * Developed designs and illustrations for several children’s products, including a shadow theater, memory cards, flashcards, and a board game. When you work with me, you’re partnering with a professional who treats your project as if it were my own. I keep my work highly organized and bring creativity, reliability, and enthusiasm to every collaboration. I pride myself on building long-term partnerships with my clients, ensuring they return for future projects. I’m proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Photoshop, InDesign, and Figma. Send me a message, and I will explain how I can visually improve your project!
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    Brand Guidelines
    Children's Book Illustration
    Brand Design
    Vector Art
    Board Game
    Branding
    Digital Illustration
    Vector Graphic
    Nature Illustration
    Animal Illustration
    Map Illustration
    Procreate
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $36 hourly
    Having been in the Graphic Art world for several years--having stints with companies specializing in Screen Printing, Marketing, Greeting Cards and Commercial Printing--I'm able to go beyond just making a 'neat' picture. I'm able to suggest and explain different printing processes and image formats and how they may impact the final product.
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    Adobe Dreamweaver
    Creative Writing
    Adobe Illustrator
    Book Cover
    Line Drawing
    Concept Artistry
    Children's Book Illustration
    Sketching
    2D Illustration
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Digital Painting
    Traditional Illustration
    Digital Illustration
    Drawing
  • $75 hourly
    I am an experienced and energetic artist with a passion for digital design and illustrations - I am also highly skilled in freehand sketching (bonus!). With an extensive design knowledge base and a willingness to learn and apply new techniques - I offer outstanding support and cooperation to my clients. I am continually adding new skills as needed to keep up new industry trends. Clients are highly impressed with my ability to create a verbally described design by freehand sketch, then convert it to a final digital design. Over the years I have created brand logos, characters, social media/web assets, powerpoints/presentations, infographics, video editing, t shirt designs, book covers, flyers, brochures, business cards, and much more. I also offer 1 on 1 Adobe Illustrator training via zoom. Learn the basics or advanced skills. This helpful for the non-designer, who simply wants to make small edits without the need to bother their designer (i.e. color changes, font changes, etc.). Also helpful for those looking to get into design or experienced designers looking for help with advanced training. Adobe Illustrator provides the option to create more defined/sharp graphics and the abiliy to create vector graphics (most often used for web). Rate: $150/hour This is my full-time career. I am located in central standard time zone, and I am flexible with respect to working hours.
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    Graphic Design
    Cartoon Art
    T-Shirt Design
    Book Cover
    Brochure
    Drawing
    Video Editing
    Illustration
    Infographic
    Logo Design
    Vector Graphic
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $50 hourly
    With over a decade of experience in the digital arts industry, backed by a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, I am a 3D Artist specializing in creating compelling visual content. My expertise spans character design, product design, and environmental design, utilizing industry-leading software such as Blender, Maya, 3D StudioMax, After Effects, Photoshop, Unreal Engine, and Unity. Areas of Specialization: 🎨 Character Design: I craft everything from toon characters to hyper-realistic avatars for games, animation, and VFX. My mastery in 3D modeling and sculpting ensures high-quality outputs tailored to client needs. 🛒 Product Design: Enhance your brand's visual impact with 3D mock-ups, fashion design, and engaging videos. My work elevates branding through careful texturing, lighting, and animation for a stunning visual appeal. 🌆 Environmental Design: Transform landscapes and architectural visions into immersive game and virtual reality environments. I excel in VFX and rendering, turning conceptual ideas into dynamic realities. Technical Skills: Proficient in C# and JavaScript scripting, enabling the integration and customization of assets for unique project requirements. As a dedicated full-time freelancer on Upwork for over a year, I've achieved the Rising Star and Top Rated Freelancer badges, showcasing my commitment to quality and client satisfaction. My previous role as a General 3D Artist involved working on acclaimed film and television productions, enhancing my expertise and understanding of industry standards. Beyond Upwork, I contribute to the metaverse by designing and marketing original 3D assets for platforms like Second Life and Sansar. My passion for stunning digital design and effective marketing strategies drives me to turn your concepts into captivating, market-ready visual experiences. Let's discuss your project needs—send a direct message anytime. Whether you need hourly services, fixed-price packages, or design consultations, I'm here to bring your ideas to life.
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    Autodesk 3ds Max
    3D Design
    Graphic Design
    Virtual Reality
    Animation
    Pixologic Zbrush
    Unreal Engine
    3D Modeling
    Unity
    Game Development
    Blender
    Adobe Illustrator
    Visual Effects
    Autodesk Maya
  • $30 hourly
    I am a storyteller. I am a writer. I learned to tell stories at my grandmother's knee and began writing as soon as I could print out sentences. My undergraduate college minor was English (as in literature and writing), and my undergraduate college major was theater arts/communication. I hold a master's degree in library and information science. My work experience (I am technically retired) has included waiting tables, washing dishes, carpenter's assistant, janitorial, library shelver, library children's associate, elementary school librarian, and am currently the librarian for a small, private college. I am a gardening and sustainable living enthusiast. I can sew well enough to make basic clothing and mend clothing. I knit, crochet, and am learning to tat. My primary language is English -- Midwestern USA flavor. I have been writing online since 2008 and have lately been doing a bit of editing.
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    Blog Writing
    Fiction Writing
    Book Writing
    Article Writing
    Proofreading
    Blog
    Content Editing
    Short Story Writing
    Ebook Writing
    Ebook
  • $65 hourly
    You deserve professional quality and with me that’s what you’ll get!! Very experienced with performing and producing voice over in: commercials, corporate scripts, audiobook narration, e-learning, training, instructional and so many more genres of voice over. With a client focused approach I ensure that the final files are exactly what you need!
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    Corporate Style
    Video Commercial
    Medical Narration
    Voice Acting
    Narration
    Voice-Over
    Corporate Video
    Voice Recording
    Multimedia Instruction
  • $125 hourly
    I’m an art director and illustrator based out of St. Louis, MO. Currently living happily with my tiny, little family made up of one lovely woman, a goober for a dog, and a friendly three-legged cat.
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    Motion Design
    Illustration
  • $40 hourly
    I’m a Magnum Cum Laude graduate with a BFA from the Savannah College of Art & Design. My specialty is Graphic Design and Illustration, with a love for Book Creation. I have over ten years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Clip Studio Software. My skillset pairs well with my passion for helping others get their dream designs!
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    Document Formatting
    Ebook Design
    Book Cover
    Comic Art
    Digital Painting
    Illustration
    Graphic Design
    Storyboarding
    Clip Studio Paint
    Adobe InDesign
    Print Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Cover Art Design
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $35 hourly
    I am an artist who loves designing characters, illustrating comic nooks, and drawing people and animals. I want to create a full-time career as a visual artist and illustrator. I can design human (and humanoid) characters very well, enjoy doing full-color digital illustrations, and have a portfolio full of my work on Cara.com/leahharrisart -I am experienced with Procreate software on the iPad Pro. -I can work at a fast pace while maintaining art quality. -I can draw dynamic full-figure portraits, as well as close-up shots and backgrounds. -Besides drawing adults and action characters, I can also draw children and chibi-type characters
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    Drawing
    Sketching
    Character Illustration
    Cartoon Character
    2D Illustration
    Children's Book Illustration
    Illustration
    Procreate
  • $20 hourly
    Hey, I'm someone who is very devoted to and passionate about storytelling in all its lovely forms, from screenwriting to short stories to novels.
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    Storytelling
    TV Screenplay
    Scriptwriting
    Storyboarding
    Fiction Writing
    Screenwriting
    Book Writing
    Science Fiction
    Young Adult
    Fantasy
    Short Story Writing
  • $20 hourly
    Sarah Powell is an independent, freelance artist. She is skilled in both illustration and design. Additionally, they are proficient in Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and In Design. Also, Sarah is accomplished in creating art with traditional media forms including pen, pencil, charcoal, dip pen, ink, colored pencil, marker, oil paint, acrylic paint, and watercolor. Sarah has their Associate of Arts Degree. Currently, she is pursuing her Bachelor of Arts Degree and has over four years of experience in college art degree programs. They have special interest and involvement in creating comic book, graphic novel, and children’s book illustrations.
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    Comic Art
    Poster Design
    Book Cover
    Art & Design
    Illustration
    Children's Book Illustration
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $25 hourly
    Graphic design specialist. Ready to take on any and all of your image needs. Logos, characters, and pretty much anything in between. I'll get you something you will be proud of and I'll be proud to complete it for you in half the time of other designers.
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    NFT Design
    Scenery Illustration
    NFT Character
    Logo Design
    Landscape Design
    Business Presentation
    Graphic Design
    T-Shirt Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Film & Video
    Video Design
    Video Editing
    Photo Manipulation
    NFT Art
    Design Concept
  • $25 hourly
    I am an illustrator and toy maker focused on whimsical, character-driven artwork. I love creating artwork that is unique, playful, and eye-catching! I have illustrated for over 100 clients, including SHEIN, the Kansas City Art Institute, Bubble Wrapp KC, and more. I am a recent graduate from KCAI, majoring in illustration. I graduated on the President's List, and I was featured as a winner in the 2024 Society of Illustrators Student Competition. * Areas of expertise include character design, illustration, comics, concept art, 3D Modeling, and fabrication * Will send frequent progress and multiple potential concepts for your project * Quick turnaround times Portfolio: zsossia.com
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    Embroidery Digitization
    Cover Art Design
    Fashion Illustration
    Comic Art
    Book Illustration
    Concept Artistry
    Surface Design
    3D Modeling
    Illustration
    Pattern Design
    Sewing
    Anime
    Cartoon Art
    Storyboarding
  • $20 hourly
    Hello! I am a self published author and publisher who has been working for myself and other authors since 2019. I have published over fifty books for myself and my authors, and have been involved in the entire process from start to finish. I am skilled in file formatting of ebook and paperback manuscript files, ebook and paper or hardback cover art development and formatting, and asset/character artwork creation using predominantly render assets and photoshop. I'm happy to offer advice and insight on the publication process as well for those customers who have concerns or worries relating to the publication process. I also enjoy transcription, and am very quick and adept at completing transcription tasks
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    Audio Transcription
    Live Transcription
    Ebook Formatting
    Ebook File Format
    Cover Art Design
    Formatting
    Publishing Fundamentals
    Art & Design
  • $80 hourly
    I'm an illustrator specializing in a variety of comic book and cartoon styles. I easily adapt to whatever the needs of your product are and can mimic a variety of artists and styles upon request.
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    Cartoon Art
    Character Illustration
    Comic Art
    Art Direction
    Illustration
  • $20 hourly
    Much Experience and Expertise " AWESOME PORTFOLIO" -Highly Creative- ( I am a natural artist, coming from a long linage) GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS. A big percentage of my clientele are well established customers on Upwork and RETURN CUSTOMERS. I can do most any type of art ranging from realistic to cartooning ( including the fluid style of Manga) I do lettering, back-grounds, character design and much more. To the left is VIDEO of me applying color.
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    Cartoon Art
    Album Cover Design
    Book Cover
    2D Design
    Digital Painting
    Digital Art
    Lettering
    Illustration
  • $80 hourly
    My name's Adam. I'm a Designer / Animator. I specialize in Adobe After Effects, Premier, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and Cinema 4D. I do motion design, graphic design, web, branding, UI and video editing. I’ve had an amazing career doing design work for over 10 years on a variety of projects for clients from all over the world, ranging from start-ups and small businesses to large scale companies like Google, Viacom and many more. I get excited about making awesome work. Check out my reel. Shoot me a message, and let's make something awesome together! Cheers.
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    Animation
    Motion Graphics
    3D Animation
    Illustration
    2D Animation
    Maxon Cinema 4D
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $15 hourly
    I'm an artist, illustrator, author/illustrator and fine artist from St. Louis, Missouri. I have illustrated children's picture books, children's early readers and middle grade children's books in addition to writing and illustrating my own books.  You can view more of my art, illustrations and books on my website.   I have illustrated for the following publishers:  Pearson Educational Library, Clear Fork Publishing, Elk Lake Publishing, 4RV Publishing, Mascot Publishing, MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing, Brandylane Publishing, Upwork clients and private clients. I'm also a fine art artist with over 30 years' experience painting portraits, landscapes and seascapes in watercolor, pencil and oils for exhibition and private clients. Many of these paintings/drawings are shown on my website. My artistic style for illustrations can vary from realistic to whimsical.  Watercolor is my most used medium but I have experience with pencil, colored pencil, ink, acrylic, oil and digital. I also have experience designing and formatting children's and middle grade books. I use Adobe InDesign to select fonts, design the interior and cover of the book, and format the book.
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    Book Cover
    Whimsical
    Drawing
    Pen & Ink Illustration
    Watercolor
    Children's Book Illustration
    Sketch
    Realistic
    Colorful Style
    Hand-Drawn Style
    Pencil Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
    Illustration
  • $30 hourly
    ▶ Graphic Design, Title Animation, YouTube, After Effects, Illustrator ▶ 3d CGI Models, Animation, Character Design, Blender ▶ UX / UI, Game Design, Adobe XD, Unity Indie Game Development ▶ Story Boarding, Comic book panels, Photoshop You will receive professional graphic and type design services, taking your concept from design to animation in your chosen color scheme. You will also receive After Effects animation for your business and social media, as well as Illustrator-created PDF prints for merchandise and branding. Additionally, you will have access to an animator for indie games and short films. Professional models will be created using Blender (primary) or Maya (secondary) with proficiency in tools such as Z Brush, Unity, and InDesign to bring your vision to life.
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    Character Animation
    Storyboarding
    3D Modeling
    Illustration
    Branding
    Blender
    Cover Art Design
    Business Card
    Adobe Illustrator
    Graphic Design
    Banner Ad Design
    Print Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Logo Design
  • $30 hourly
    Creative Director and Lead Animator of multimedia and animation studio, PeacexLovexAnimate, LLC. Providing affordable animation services for kids series, animated music videos, explainer videos, and cartoon intros.
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    Computer Animation
    Video Animation
    Flash Animation
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Character Animator
    Animation for Streamers
    Explainer Video
    Adobe Photoshop
    Animation
    Adobe Animate
    Motion Graphics
    2D Animation
    Character Animation
    Animated Cartoon
  • $24 hourly
    CONTACT * lunarshelton@gmail.com EDUCATION * BFA Graphic Design and Theatre minor 2022-current | William Woods University * Commercial Printing Certification 2020 - 2022 | Waynesville Career Center GROUPS/AWARDS * 1st place in the Missouri SkillsUSA Technical Screen Printing competition 2022. * National Technical Honor Society * Jesters Theatre Company * Alpha Psi Omega SKILLS * 6+ years experience with digital art platforms ex: Adobe Illustrator, MediBang, Ibis paint, etc. * Commercial printing ex: screen printing, sublimation, laser printing, etc. * Character design. * Landscapes * Flexibility in art forms * Fast pace work with art. * Logos * Acting & Tech
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    Theatre
    Digital Art
    Cartoon Art
    Horror
    Dye-Sublimation Printer
    Digital Printing
    Woodblock Printing
    Screen Printing
    Cartoon Character
    Character Illustration
    Art & Design
    2D Design
    Printmaking
    Voice Acting
  • $56 hourly
    - Exceptional, quick-turnaround 2D visuals in either digital or traditional mediums. - Specializes in creatively solving design problems alongside Art Directors and Design Teams. - Adds excellent value to projects by utilizing vast visual library and real-world knowledge of human anatomy, biomechanics, architecture, weapons, armors, and machines. - Communicates clearly throughout the entire length of project.
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    Adobe Illustrator
    Painting
    Creature Design
    2D Drawing
    2D Art
    Environmental Design
    Concept Design
    Map Illustration
    2D Illustration
    Concept Artistry
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe InDesign
  • $25 hourly
    I am a creative writer and avid developer of character and world design. My goal is to provide gripping stories that can truly resonate with an audience. I am eager to work on any and all types of writing projects. I have: • 3+ years of creative writing experience • 2+ years of academic writing experience • Experience with Google and Microsoft • Access to a PC and iOS My passion is to fashion finely woven webs of words to enrapture the minds of an audience. I am positive my skills will be a crucial asset to your project. I look forward to working with you!
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    Audience Targeting
    Creative Writing
    Narrative
    Story
    Creative Direction
  • $20 hourly
    I'm an aspiring artist with an interest in storyboarding, character design, and poster/album art. I enjoy challenging myself with new ideas and art styles, so I'm pretty flexible. I know Photoshop, Illustrator, and Storyboard Pro. I'm also very deadline driven, great with communication, detail oriented, and follows directions to a T.
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    Poster Design
    Album Cover Design
    Storyboard
  • $22 hourly
    I am an aspiring designer who is seeking a job that will work well with my current school schedule that I can hopefully work for fulltime post graduation. I have experience in web design and graphic design, and would like the opportunity to further my skills in the workspace. I am a quick learner and a proficient writer who hopes to use what I know to help whomever will consider me as a potential candidate. My web design skills include: * CSS * HTML * JAVA * JAVASCRIPT * SQL * PHOTOSHOP The best way to reach me is through my email: waylon.c.d.carter@gmail.com I look forward to working with you!
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    Java
    CSS
    Web Design
    C#
    HTML
    Graphic Design
    Creature Design
    Art & Design
    Customer Service
    Clip Studio Paint
    JavaScript
    Writing
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $30 hourly
    Queer freelance illustrator and college student. Currently open for personal commissions and new project inquiries!
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    Portrait Art
    Fan Art
    Contemporary Romance
    Horror
    Romance
    Science Fiction
    Fantasy
    Book Illustration
    Digital Art
    Book Cover
    Illustration
  • $20 hourly
    Hi! My name is Nadia Lougin. I am a recent graduate of the University of Missouri, where I earned my BA in Digital Storytelling; a major that encompasses elements of graphic design, animation, game design, and more! After graduating in 2024, I relocated from Columbia, MO to Kansas City, MO. Aside from being a lover of the arts, I enjoy watching films, traveling, and cat cafes. Contact me anytime via email (nadiasartwork@gmail.com) OR cell (479-763-6096) to learn more, and thank you for your consideration!
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    Illustration
    Logo Design
    Art & Design
    Graphic Design
    Character Illustration
    Concept Artistry
    Concept Design
    2D Illustration
    Animation
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