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Marc P.

Cape Town, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
60 jobs

You'd love to have amazing art on your product, but you're having trouble finding it? We're talking about card games, board games, comics, book covers, Illustrations, concept art, and album art that grab your customers' attention with stunning visuals and premium quality, leaving them eager to own your product and come back for more! ⭐ Here's what I bring to a project ⭐ ✅ Top-notch experience in most versions of Digital Illustrations and Graphics ✅ Extensive experience working with Fantasy, Sci-fi, and dark-themed aesthetics, card designs, Album Covers. ✅ Expert understanding of developing and creating products for Digital and Practical mediums. ✅ Ability to quickly diagnose issues within artworks or workflow for the client and their needs. ✅ Expert ability in designing in Adobe Photoshop, Krita, and Adobe Illustrator. ✅ 24/7 ultra-reliable communication: You will always be aware of the project status ✅ Someone who cares about helping you succeed and bringing value to your business ⭐ Why you should choose me over other freelancers ⭐ ✅ Client Reviews: I focus on providing value to all of my clients and earning their TRUST. ✅ Over-delivering: This is core to my work as a freelancer. My focus is on giving more than what I expect to receive. ✅ Responsiveness: being extremely responsive and keeping all lines of communication readily open with my clients. ✅ Kindness: one of the main aspects of my life that I implement in every facet. Treating everyone with respect, understanding all situations with empathy, and genuinely wanting to improve my client's situations. ⭐ Let's connect today to take your project to the next level and watch it thrive like never before!⭐

  • Comic Art
  • Cartoon Art
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 2D Illustration
  • 2D Game Art
  • Card Game
  • Board Game
  • Fantasy
  • Character Illustration
  • Creature Design
  • Game Design
  • Game Art
  • Science Fiction
  • AI Image Editing
  • Art & Design
  • Image Editing
Cherise L.

Dullstroom, South Africa

$20/hr
4.9
11 jobs

If you want quality over quantity, I’m the artist for you. I’m a versatile digital illustrator specialising in comic art, digital illustration, manga and clean expressive linework, with a strong passion for storytelling and visual emotion. I create artwork that feels thoughtful, engaging, and professionally polished whether it’s comic pages, book covers, landscapes, or full illustrated books. I’ve produced complete comic projects, cover designs, and Amazon KDP books from scratch, always focusing on strong composition, clarity, and detail. I take pride in delivering high-quality, original artwork and collaborating closely to bring ideas to life. If you’re looking for an artist who cares deeply about craft, creativity, and detail, let’s work together.

  • Comic Art
  • Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • Character Illustration
  • NFT
  • Writing
  • Procreate
Cameron C.

Alberton, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Hi there! 👋 I'm Cameron (or Cammy for short)—a passionate illustrator and concept artist based in South Africa. I specialize in clean, quirky, colourful illustrations for children, and I love bringing whimsical characters and imaginative worlds to life! Whether you're looking for character designs, stand-alone illustrations, or full children's book artwork, I'm excited to help you create something truly special. Here’s what I bring to the table: 🎨 Skilled in both digital and traditional illustration 📖A clear understanding of Children's book layout design and the publishing process. 🦆Proficient in creating colouring, sticker and activity pages 🖥️ Proficient in Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Krita, and Procreate ✨ Familiar with tools like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, PyxelEdit, and Blender 🖍️ Skilled in creating concept art for animation (Character design, environment design, storyboarding and colour keys) 🔧 Basic knowledge of the 3D Animation pipeline and experience in modelling and texturing. 🙌 Friendly, teachable, communicative, positive, and always eager to improve. I create with heart, purpose, and a strong work ethic—and I aim to make the process smooth, fun, and collaborative for every client. I always dedicate my work to God and give Him credit in all I do, so I can guarantee that each piece will be nothing short of my absolute best. Education: 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Film Arts (Animation focus) 🎓 BA Honours in Visual Communication (Concept Art focus) Let’s work together to bring your vision to life!

  • Character Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • Traditional Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 2D Illustration
  • Book Layout
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Illustration
  • Clip Studio Paint
Justin S.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I am an illustrator from South Africa. I studied visual art at the Nelson Mandela University. Ever since I was little, it has always been my dream to draw comics and characters for a living.

  • Comic Art
  • Character Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Novel
  • 2D Drawing
  • Digital Art
  • Comic Book
  • Webcomic
  • Graphic Design
Nathi N.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I have ten years of experience in illustration, editorial cartooning, and comics, and I hold a diploma in Graphic Design. To create my work, I use software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Clip Studio Paint. When compiling children's books, I prefer to use Adobe InDesign for book layout. Additionally, I have skills in caricature drawing and freehand sketching. I like to be versatile in my drawing style, from simple illustrations to more detailed finishes. I am an honest, friendly, motivated, and team-oriented individual who takes great pride in the work that I produce. I have worked with esteemed organizations such as MSF: Doctors Without Borders, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Daily Maverick, The Citizen News, and Blue Deal Water Project. I am excited for the opportunity to work with you!

  • Caricature
  • Cartoon Art
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Animated GIF
  • Animated GIF Design

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