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Danny K.

Caliente, California

$65/hr
5.0
72 jobs

I design production-ready concept art for games — focused on sci-fi & fantasy props, environments, and gameplay-driven assets. I’ve worked with clients across the game industry, product design, and publishing — delivering clear, functional designs that translate directly into 3D and development pipelines. Recent work includes: • Characters and gameplay props • Environment concepts for in-game spaces • Interactive systems and world-building design I don’t just create Pretty images — I design with purpose: → readable silhouettes → functional mechanics → production clarity If you need concept art that actually helps your team build faster and better, I can help. Available for long-term contracts and high-quality production work.

  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Game Design
  • Illustration
  • Book Cover
  • Graphic Design
  • Game Development
  • Caricature
Muhammad M.

Eastvale, California

$30/hr
4.9
11 jobs

Children's Book Illustration | 2D Animation | Character Design | KDP Illustration | Explainer Video If you're an author, publisher, or brand looking for a children's book illustrator who brings stories to life, you're in the right place. I'm Mohammad, with 6 years of experience delivering custom children's book illustrations, picture book illustration, KDP illustration, and 2D character animation for clients worldwide. Whether you need a full storybook illustration from cover to final page, a character design for your brand mascot, or an animated explainer video that drives real engagement, I deliver work that looks exceptional and converts. ILLUSTRATION & CHARACTER DESIGN ➤ Custom children's book illustration (covers, interior pages, full books) ➤ KDP illustration for self-published authors (print-ready, Kindle-ready) ➤ Picture book illustration for educational & fiction titles ➤ Character design and mascot creation for brands & animation ➤ Comic book, cartoon illustration, activity books & book covers 2D ANIMATION & MOTION GRAPHICS ➤ Explainer video and animated explainer video production ➤ 2D animation and character animation for ads, YouTube & social media ➤ Motion graphics, logo animation & kinetic typography ➤ UI/UX animation for apps and product demos BRANDING & LOGO DESIGN ➤ Mascot design and mascot logo for brands & sports teams ➤ Modern logo design, icon sets & brand identity systems MARKETING & SOCIAL DESIGN ➤ Social media graphics, digital ads, posters & flyers ➤ Presentation design and marketing collateral WHY AUTHORS & BRANDS CHOOSE ME: ✔ Specialized in children's book illustration and KDP illustration for self-publishers ✔ Strong character design, consistent style across every page ✔ 2D animation and explainer video delivered on time, every time ✔ Print-ready files (.AI, .PSD, .PDF, .MP4) , no extra steps needed ✔ Clear milestones: concept → revision → final delivery, no surprises Before every project, I align on style references, page count, timeline, and deliverable format, so you get exactly what you envisioned. Ready to bring your story or brand to life? Send me a message and let's talk.

  • Cartoon Art
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Explainer Video
  • Motion Graphics
  • Mascot Logo
  • Logo Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Animated Explainer
  • 2D Animation
  • Vector Art
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe After Effects
Charlene M.

San Diego, California

$55/hr
5.0
50 jobs

I am a professional illustrator with the talent and skills to carry your concept to finished project with passion and dedication. My experience with various clients has made me a flexible artist open to outside- of the box and innovative ideas. I work mostly in traditional drawing and painting illustrations, however can do excellent digital work on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. I have worked digitally, traditionally and in public art. One of my most exciting accomplishments was working on the first- ever fully painted, 80- minute feature film, called Loving Vincent, in Poland. I worked on the film with a team of international painter- animators to complete the last frames of the 64000+ frames of the film. It premiered in the United States in October 2017 and is now available on Netflix, and other platforms. I illustrate children's books of all kinds of styles in gouache, watercolor, pen and ink, pencil and mixed media. Some of the most recently published and award-winning books I have illustrated, are called "In the Nick of Time", "This is the Earth", "Like Rain Water" written by D. Cummings, "Little Tuckie", written by A. Tucker and "Dear Danger", a novel written by T. Lowe. Other titles I have illustrated are, "Rudolph the Longhaired Dachshund", "Mathimals", and various others. They are available in Print, on Makeawaymedia, Amazon, Barnes & Nobles and Google. In the public realm, I design and paint murals indoors as well as outdoors, stretching up to 24 feet long on buildings. These experiences make me an excellent team worker and independent artist to see projects through with hard work, reliability and innovation. Feel free to see more of my personal work here: charlenemosley.com and on Instagram: Instagram.com/cm__art

  • Cartoon Art
  • Character Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Sketching
  • Storybook
  • Book
  • Watercolor
  • Book Cover
  • Graphic Design
  • Fine Art
  • Book Layout
  • Painting
  • Oil Painting
  • German
  • Caricature
Nicole S.

Irvine, California

$75/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Experienced Art Director and Concept Artist with experience in Photoshop, Procreate, Blender, Marvelous Designer, Zbrush, and Substance Painter. Strong education background with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Laguna College of Art and Design in Entertainment Design with a focus on concepting for games, and was placed on the President's List 4 Years in a row. Has experience working with teams of artists and producers on animation and video game projects.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Art Direction
  • Blender
  • Environmental Design
  • Art & Design
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Procreate
  • Character Illustration
  • Visual Art
  • Prop Design
  • Character Development
  • Adobe Photoshop
Ava V.

Ripon, California

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Hello! I just graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a B.F.A. with a concentration in Entertainment Art and Animation. I am interested in any illustration work! :)

  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Sketching
  • Animation
  • Freehand Digital Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • 2D Animation
  • Color Theory
  • Line Drawing
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
  • Procreate
  • Krita
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
Jacquisha T.

Merced, California

$30/hr
4.6
9 jobs

Hi, I’m Jala, a digital illustrator and concept artist specializing in character design for games, TCG projects, and online creators. I focus on creating expressive characters and visual concepts that help define a project’s identity, whether that’s developing unique designs, exploring visual directions, or producing polished key art. I’ve worked on TCG-style artwork, comic projects, and branded visuals, giving me experience in both storytelling and production-ready art. I can help with: • Character & creature design • Concept art and visual development • Game key art and promotional visuals • Branding and assets for creators My goal is to create artwork that feels cohesive, professional, and ready to bring your world to life.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Art & Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Procreate
  • Adobe InDesign

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