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$50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (57 jobs)
Experienced illustrator focusing on storyboarding and comic book sequential art. Experienced with sequential storytelling for small films and comic books, character design, script interpretation, traditional and digital illustration, pencil drawing, digital inking, and digital coloring. Skills: Illustration, layouts, narrative and visual story-telling, concept development, project management, project development, graphic design, working within deadlines, public speaking, project presentation. Computational Skills: Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, Microsoft Office, Wacome Tablets, Microsoft Studio Pro 4 Tablet.

Character Design
Comics
Drawing
Concept Design
Storyboarding
Architectural Rendering
Concept Artistry
$35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (10 jobs)
Multi-media specialist with 3+ years of industry experience with social media, copywriting, animation, and project management. I am an expert in Photoshop with over 10 years of experience in the Adobe Creative Suite. My background includes a BFA in Animation with a minor in Storyboarding from SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) and experience running projects of various sizes. I am knowledgeable in the following art and design software: Photoshop Premiere Pro After Effects Illustrator InDesign Clip Studio Paint Toon Boom In addition, I am able to provide illustration lessons and consultations with my experience in Photoshop, as a project manager, and as an illustrator.

Character Design
Photo Editing
Management Skills
Digital Illustration
Character Animation
Adobe Premiere Pro
Social Media Content
2D Animation
Adobe Photoshop
Storyboarding
Layout Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Adobe After Effects
Clip Studio Paint
$55 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (38 jobs)
Professional illustrator and comic artist from a graphic design background. I've worked with many clients both corporate and private in bringing their ideas to life. Visual storytelling is a powerful tool to engage, educate, and entertain. Using custom illustrations and comic elements in your projects is the perfect way to achieve that. My graphic design experience makes me uniquely qualified to bring a project from start to finish. Whether your idea is a straightforward comic book or graphic novel, an eLearning seminar to be read in webtoons format, or to enhance your product packaging or presentation with custom illustrations: my expertise makes all of these projects possible. My project background has included, but is not limited to: • Complete graphic novels and comic books • Spot illustrations for novels • eLearning comic book experiences • Illustrative product packaging • Character design for product marketing • Illustrations for tabletop games • Posters for outreach campaigns Almost anything can be enhanced with tailored illustration and design to pinpoint your goals. Please feel free to reach out no matter how large or small your project may be, as I am at home working both in large corporate environments as well as small private commissions. Let my expertise open up the possibilities for where your project can go. Please note that I do not work weekends, and proposals and messages sent to me after Friday afternoon EST will not be responded to until the following Monday.

Character Design
Brand Design
Comics
Book Cover
Comic Art
Drawing
Digital Illustration
Poster Design
Illustration
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Graphic Design
Adobe Illustrator
Print Design
Art & Design
$50 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (69 jobs)
About Me I am a verified business on Google and an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, operating under Masterwork Studio, where I specialize in 3D development and animation. My approach is grounded in two core principles: delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining clear, open communication. Commitment to Excellence: I am dedicated to understanding and prioritizing your needs, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries, and involving you throughout the creative process to achieve optimal results. Transparent Communication: I emphasize clarity and consistency in communication, fostering a collaborative environment that ensures alignment and success in every project. I offer a wide range of 3D virtual solutions tailored to your specific needs: Characters (Realistic or Stylized): -Personalized avatars -Custom creatures -Tools: Blender, Character Creator/iClone (CC4/iClone8) 3D Assets: -Sculpted, photogrammetry, and hard surface models -Scene props -Character inventory/items -Vehicles Animations: -Body and face animations -Keyframe animation -Motion capture (Rokoko Full Performance Capture) -Use of Mixamo library -Game Development - $65.00/hr I specialize in creating custom game solutions with: -Unreal Development: -Custom Blueprints and integrations -Unity Development Programming Services - $100.00/hr I provide expert programming services across various languages and specialized areas: Languages: Java, C++, C#, Python, PHP, three.js Web Development: -Web3 technologies: three.js, HTML5 -Frameworks: Laravel, Wordpress Machine Learning: -Image/video generation -Pathfinding algorithms -And much more Why Choose Me? I deliver high-quality work with transparent pricing that reflects the expertise required for each specific task. My commitment to excellent customer service and clear communication ensures a smooth and successful collaboration. Let’s bring your vision to life!

Character Design
Character Modeling
Motion Capture
Deep Learning
Tutoring
3D Motion Tracking
3D Modeling
Unity
Photogrammetry
iClone
WebGL
Character Animation
Autodesk Maya
Blender
3D Rigging
$40 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (77 jobs)
I got my BA in Fine Arts at Western Washington University; I specialized in drawing and painting. For the past last six years, I've worked as a graphic designer. Graphic Design Prior to becoming a freelancer, I worked as a lead graphic designer for a small company that distributed its products on a national scale so it was necessary to be a jack of all trades. Some of the graphic design services I can provide are: Logo design Packaging design Branding Infographics Presentations Brochures, sell sheets, and other sales material Marketing collateral (ads for web and print, flyers, posters, etc.) Photography & photo editing Illustrator I do most of my work digitally, but I am comfortable working in a wide range of mediums and styles, both digital and traditional. Some of the mediums I am proficient in are: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, colored pencil, pen, and Ink. Some of the illustration services I can provide are: People Animals (real and fictional) Botanical/Nature Landscape Food Medical/scientific Architecture Illustrations for books (both kids and adults) Concept art Character design Quality sketches T-shirt design (as well as other merchandise) I try to be quick to deliver and find creative solutions for my clients, and I will work hard to bring your ideas to life!

Character Design
Illustration
Digital Art
2D Design
Digital Illustration
Photography
Drawing
Image Editing
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Infographic
Packaging Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
$80 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (6 jobs)
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.

Character Design
Cartoon Art
Comic Art
Art & Design
Illustration
Art Direction
Children's Book Illustration
Digital Art
Vector Graphic
Digital Design
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (30 jobs)
Hello! I'm Brittany, a first-generation African American digital comic/manga artist, illustrator, and character designer. I work both in black and white and color. Whether you have a multi-part series or a simple idea you would like to see visualized in a comic, novel, or singular image, I am here to help. I'm super dedicated to helping people bring their ideas to life, whether it's for themselves or to be shared. Being a writer myself, I have been on both sides of production and I can not only help with materializing your ideas but can also offer advice for how the writing can itself prop up the illustrations. I have much experience in starting projects from the ground up but can also easily jump into an already established project. My style ranges widely from a painterly style to classic comic cell shading and manga duo-tone. Skills: Illustration, Comic/Manga/Graphic Novel Illustration, Comic Strips, Children's Book Illustration, Cover Design/Illustration, Panel Layout, Page Design, Character Design, Environmental Design, Comic Lettering, Script Writing, Storyboarding, Working within deadlines Programs: Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint

Character Design
Manga
Comic Art
Drawing
Comics
Digital Painting
Digital Illustration
Book Cover
Adobe Photoshop
Anime
Sketch
Illustration
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
Experienced with on demand cover design, currently working on my own self published comic series. Proficient in visualizing new concepts and world building. Well-versed in many different art software, but prefer the simplistic interface of Autodesk Sketchbook for my digital art. Have been creating artworks for over 12 years, with many commissioned artworks.in my utility belt! Rest assured, I understand the back and forth dynamic of freelancing.

Character Design
Cartoon Art
Comics
English
Book Cover
Graphic Design
Line Drawing
Anime
Minimalist
Abstract Style
Storybook
Black & White Style
$40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (102 jobs)
For the past decade I have been working as a freelance artist and designer. Most of my work has been with bands or touring artists creating album covers, posters, and shirt designs but I have also created logos, book illustrations, and character designs as well. I have a passion for traditional drawing but I am an expert with Photoshop and am very comfortable with other digital design programs. I love children's books and comics and can draw or paint comfortably in a variety of styles.

Character Design
T-Shirt Design
Poster Design
Digital Illustration
Drawing
Graphic Design
Acrylic Painting
Label Design
Watercolor
Logo Design
Gouache
Cover Art Design
Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Retro & Vintage Style
$35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (58 jobs)
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.

Character Design
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
$60 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (21 jobs)
I have been working in illustration, animation, and video production since 1991, but I have always loved to draw. After working as an animator for a few years, I enrolled in NCSA in film making because I wanted to nourish and grow the storytelling side of my work. I worked freelance in television and design until I met up with the artists at Out of Our Minds. I got to try out a dozen specialties under their roof--everything from 3D Modeling, Character Design, UV Surfacing, Editing, Foley and more. From there I took my experience and taught at, and then took over the Animation and Digital Effects program at FTCC. I have always had a passion for digital art of every kind, but story telling is my true talent. I believe every frame should be a work of artistry, and every line, note, and shadow carries the story within the frame to the viewer.

Character Design
Cover Art Design
2D Illustration
Digital Art
Environmental Design
2D Animation
Logo Design
Storyboarding
Illustration
$35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (47 jobs)
I've had decades of experience in radio and audio drama playing many types of characters. I've also narrated videos. I've been featured in notable radio programs including Unshackled! and Stories Of Great Christians. I was a series regular on The Sugar Creek Gang and starred in the Dove Award winning radio drama Treasures Of The Snow. I can also be heard in several other audio dramas and a number of audio books. I don't do any projects with crude language, swearing, or graphic sexual material.

Character Design
Acting
American English Accent
$38 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (18 jobs)
Experienced 2D Illustrator and Character Designer specializing in children's book, fantasy art, and portraiture. -10+ years of freelance experience -Published children's book author and illustrator -Fine arts training ranging from portraiture to landscapes, and digital illustration with a focus on character art and design. -Primarily work with non-vector illustrations using mixed media, traditional mediums, or digital software (such as Photoshop)

Character Design
2D Game Art
Fantasy
Digital Illustration
Drawing
Line Drawing
Illustration
Children's Book Illustration
2D Art
Concept Artistry
Sketch
$33 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (59 jobs)
Hi there! My name is Elena and I am an illustrator with over 5 years of professional experience. Throughout my career, I've been lucky enough to work on a variety of great projects, including children's book illustrations, logo and t-shirt designs, posters, editorial art, etc. This experience has allowed me to refine my skills in various aspects of illustration, such as vector art, digital painting, and character design. I love adapting my style to fit each project perfectly and make sure it connects with the target audience. I am proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, as well as Procreate and Artstudio Pro on the iPad. If you have any questions or if there's a project you'd like to discuss, don't hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you for visiting my profile and I'm looking forward to working with you!

Character Design
Minimalist
Digital Art
2D Illustration
Digital Painting
Vector Graphic
Children's Book Illustration
Logo Design
Digital Illustration
Drawing
Adobe InDesign
Graphic Design
Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
$70 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (31 jobs)
Skilled artist specializing in Art Direction, Concept art & Illustration. Services Provided: Art Direction | Game Arts | Storyboarding | Animatic | 2d Animation | Graphic Animation | Brand Direction | Logo Design | Character Art | UI

Character Design
2D Illustration
Anime
Colorful Style
Concept Artistry
Storyboarding
Game Art
2D Game Art
3D Texturing
UI Graphics
3D Modeling
2D Animation
$40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (43 jobs)
I’m a professional voice actor who has over 20 years experience in the industry. My goal is to not only deliver your voiceover assignment quickly, professionally, and with high-quality…but to also to provide the reading exactly the way you want it. I can follow your direction point by point, or even help you figure out what works best. You can expect a wide range of voice options…from energetic/wacky to real/genuine. I have my own recording booth at home, using professional equipment. I can also edit or alter recordings if you see fit. Thank you for considering me and I hope we can work together soon.

Character Design
Video Commercial
Comedy
YouTube Plugin
Casual Game
Voice-Over
Audio Editing
Voice-Over Recording
Voice Acting
Acting
English
$60 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (36 jobs)
With a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, my career took me exactly where everyone thought it would... waiting tables and mixing cocktails. The people were great; the money was good. I couldn't really complain. But when Covid derailed the industry, I knew it was time to put that degree to good use. You know...other than collecting dust. Since March 2020, I've built a robust freelancing career, writing voice-over scripts for popular YouTube channels, ghostwriting articles for Fortune 500 companies, and writing helpful how-tos for my favorite video games. All the while, I've built an extensive portfolio full of original screenplays spanning features, pilots, and shorts. I leverage Grammarly Pro for clear, concise, and error-free copy. 100% guaranteed. I'm a HUGE stickler for active vs. passive voice. In my opinion, passive tones are the bane of all good writing. With over a dozen awards and accolades under my belt, I'm ready to take my screenwriting career to the next level. I'm more than happy to share any of my work with like-minded individuals looking for something new.

Character Design
Fiction Writing
Screenwriting
Story Editing
Nonfiction
$50 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (60 jobs)
I am an experienced comic book illustrator, short film animator, and graphic designer with in-depth knowledge of the Adobe CC Suite along with programs including Toon Boom Harmony and Clip Studio Paint. I run a pop culture and comic art Instagram page with 50,000 followers and have screened my work at Comic-Con International San Diego. My employment history includes working on campus as a graphic designer for Student Government | Student Media and Intelligence Consulting Management, LLC. My passions include everything Marvel and my work is heavily influenced by the art of classic comic books.

Character Design
Individual Portrait
Digital Design
Digital Illustration
Caricature
Comic Art
2D Animation
Sequential Art
Animated Cartoon
Illustration
Graphic Design
Art & Design
Storyboarding
$65 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
Over 10 years of experience. I work in many genres and styles: food illustration, children's book illustration, fashion illustration, pin up art, comic drawings, visual puzzles, event sketching and many more. I work with watercolors, ink, hand drawing, sketching, Photoshop, Illustrator. Over the past years I have worked on a multitude of projects for various clients, ranging from the individual, to agencies and commissioned works for specialist companies. Some of my clients: King Arthur Baking Company (US), Fossil Group (US), Chairlines Medienagentur (Germany), Keane Brands (UK), Agency UK (UK) and many more. I have recently joined the UpWork and I look forward to offering my skills and creative services to business and individuals via this platform.

Character Design
Digital Illustration
Comic Art
Graphic Design
Drawing
Children's Literature
Art & Design
Sketching
Vector Graphic
Sketch
Realistic
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Illustration
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (26 jobs)
Versatile hand & digital illustrator with 9+ years of experience in the art department and entertainment working with a variety of clients' needs. If you are looking for a distinct style of illustration for your product, brand & marketing contents I am your person. My strong points are: - Sharp eye for detail and color - Adaptable to your style and taste - Good with people and communication - Experienced in art direction and branding - Love for collaboration with individual artists, entrepreneurs & large scale brands. - Diligent and quick-paced, I usually get high quality work done in a tight turnaround - Experienced in all mediums of art: (books, animation, photo-editing, branding, fashion, design, fine arts, you name it!)

Character Design
Digital Illustration
Digital Painting
Photo Manipulation
Photo Editing
2D Design
Drawing
Line Drawing
Illustration
Vector Art
Children's Book Illustration
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Animation
$40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (45 jobs)
I've been painting all my life, I'm here to live my favorite work. - I work in programs: Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW. - you can always contact me.

Character Design
Commercial Design
Printmaking
Fashion Illustration
Fashion Design
Illustration
Cartoon Style
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (29 jobs)
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.

Character Design
Cartoon Art
Superhero
Art & Design
Background Imagery
Comic Art
Book Cover
Illustration
Comics
Editing & Proofreading
Children's Book Illustration
2D Art
Children's Literature
Adobe Photoshop
$50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
A creative problem solver who lives, dies and rises from the grave for design. I have over twelve years of experience working as an illustrator & graphic designer providing creative services for a variety of clients and industries. Previous clients include Disney, Marvel, Hard Rock Cafe, Wicked Weed Brewing, Grove Arcade and the City of Asheville. Areas of interest include horror & sci-fi cinema, comic books, graffiti, natural history, vintage movie posters and skulls.

Character Design
2D Design
2D Animation
Animated GIF
Adobe Photoshop
Logo Design
Lettering
Poster Design
Typography
Illustration
Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design
$36 hourly
- 4.7/5
- (40 jobs)
Hello there! I’m experienced in following a creation workflow using Zbrush, Maya, Substance Painter & Designer, and Unreal Engine. Here's my portfolio: artstation.com/alexandriamaharaj I’ve worked hard to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Game Art through Full Sail. I have a passion for learning new techniques that can improve my skills which has been instrumental in motivating me to master a wide array of disciplines such as modeling (high poly/low poly), texturing, retopology, lighting, and UV mapping. A couple of projects I've worked on include: character creation for games, sculpting concepts for 3d printing, as well as rendering NFTs. I look forward to working with you!

Character Design
3D Illustration
3D Art
3D Design
3D Rendering
3D Printing
3D Sculpting
Illustration
Substance Painter
Pixologic Zbrush
Autodesk Maya
3D Modeling
Game Art
3D Texturing
$35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (5 jobs)
My passion is to animate realistic, story-driven character actions that are exciting, emotional, and compelling.

Character Design
Storyboarding
Cartoon Art
Character Animation
Animation
Oil Painting
2D Animation
Toon Boom Harmony
Adobe After Effects
$35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (28 jobs)
With so many illustrators to choose from, it can be difficult to find one that perfectly suits your needs. You need someone who is hard working, honest, communicative, energetic, and over all fun to work with! I’m here to tell you, “It can be done!!” My name is Lily and I am a well-rounded artist, capable of children's book illustration, character creation, formatting, and so much more! This process is supposed to be an exciting experience and I’m prepared to make this partnership a great one! If you think we’d make a great match, send a message my way! Still in doubt? That’s a better reason for us to talk! You will rest assured once to know your project will be in loving hands. More information below: I am experienced in… ● Illustrating both the cover and illustrations for children's books. ● Character Design Illustration ● Children’s book formatting for Amazon KDP ● Concept art for mobile apps and/or video games. (If not listed: “I am a fast learner! I am experienced in drawing logos, splash screens and other requested illustrations. Send me a message and I’ll make it happen!) I send multiple updates and walk you through the process, even if you are a beginner. I am serious about my work and give my all in every project. I believe in dreams and would love to help make yours come true! As a Christian, I do Not accept work that contains: ● LGBTQ Content ● Strong/Foul Language ● Excessive Gore / Violence ● Unfaithfulness / Adultery / Immodesty ● Religious Content (An Exception is made for Christian content naturally) ● Illustrations for Holidays / Festivals ● Any content deemed to be Non family-friendly (I reserve the right to deny any work offered) Thank you

Character Design
Freestyle Drawing
Pet Portrait
Realistic Portrait
Character Illustration
Book Cover
Webcomic
Book Cover Design
Realistic
Children's Book Illustration
Colorful Style
Illustration
Contemporary Style
Hand-Drawn Style
Line Drawing
$60 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (22 jobs)
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

Character Design
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
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