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Jithin R.

allapuzha, India

$33/hr
4.9
65 jobs

I bring ideas to life through vibrant digital art and compelling design. Whether it's a magical children's book, dynamic concept art, or immersive matte painting, I craft visuals that capture imagination and emotion. Specialties: Children’s Book Illustration Character Design & Concept Art Comic & Sequential Art Matte Painting & Digital Environments Digital Painting Vector Logos & Illustrations If you're looking for a versatile artist to elevate your story or brand with striking visuals, let’s connect and create something unforgettable! 🎨✨

  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Matte Painting
  • Line Drawing
  • Character Illustration
  • Concept Development
  • NFT Character
  • NFT Art
  • 3D Art
  • Digital Painting
  • Book Cover
SARATH K.

Angamali, India

$10/hr
5.0
15 jobs

👨‍🎨 Illustrator, Concept Artist, and Graphic Designer with 3+ years of freelance experience. 🏆Top Rated Plus on Upwork with 2200+ working hours. 👨‍💻Specializes in creating distinctive styles. 🎓BFA (Applied Art) graduate with first-class distinction (Rank 1, M.G. University). "Sarath is an incredibly talented illustrator whose work exceeded our expectations. The illustrations he created for us were truly first-class – detailed, creative, and perfectly aligned with our vision. Working with him was an absolute pleasure. He is professional, responsive, and highly committed to delivering top-quality results. I genuinely hope to work with him again in the future. Highly recommended!" -Benedikt Stafflinger, Stafflinger Media GmbH, Germany "Sarath helped me to define the concept and then he drew a stunning illustration perfect in every details and following all the guidelines of the project. His style is versatile and he has a perfect control of perspective, anatomy,gesture and composition." -Yuri Francesco Radaelli, Winning words, Italy Since 2019, I’ve worked part-time as a freelance artist to fund my education. Starting as a portrait artist and novel illustrator, I mastered graphite, charcoal, watercolor, oil, acrylic, and digital media. During 2020, I explored social media content, earning mentions from Marcello Barenghi and Charles Laveso(internet personalities). I created flipbooks, logos, stop-motion videos, and social media edits. I have worked on comic books, Participated in Coca-Cola's "What's better time for us to __ than now?" contest, film poster contests for Chaos Walking and Morbius, and packaging contests for Absolut Vodka and Glenlivet. I've been a brand designer for Shepperton General Store (Australia), an illustrator for a statewide political campaign, and showcased my art in "Samabhavana" exhibition. I’ve also designed wedding card illustrations printed in the hundreds. Hiring me means gaining a versatile, experienced creative at a sustainable price. My traditional art education at R.L.V. College of Fine Arts provided a strong foundation for analyzing and solving diverse creative challenges through design and illustration. I am self-taught in several software tools, mostly Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as Clip Studio Paint, Adobe InDesign, Figma, Blender, ZBrush, Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Toon Boom Harmony. To stay current with industry trends, I’ve been exploring generative AI, using tools like ComfyUI and Stable Diffusion AI. While I am critical of generative AI using in final production, I am keen on developing AI models trained on my artworks to accelerate the creative process. 🎨Illustration proficient in multiple medium(digital, water color, gouache, sketch, pastels) website illustration editorial and book illustrations medical illustration Technical illustration Advertising and infographic illustration Product illustration Botanical Illustration A compelling illustration with the right color palette and style can communicate more effectively than words. It tells stories, conveys messages, evokes emotions, and engages audiences across print, physical, and digital platforms. ✏️Concept art Character design Environment design Creature design Vehicle and Prop design Key art Mood boards Costume design Concept art helps providing a visual foundation for the creative process. I create everything from model sheets, color scripts, thumbnails, prop and vehicle designs, and case studies, ensuring high-quality and professional results for your project’s success. 📐Graphic design Visual identity design Marketing and advertising design User interface design Publication design Packaging design Motion graphics design Information design I believe design should be both visually appealing and a solution to a problem. Graphic design addresses the needs of a brand or business, and in today’s market, you need a designer who understands both design and marketing—someone from the world’s fastest-growing economy. ✨Brand design I specialize in creating logos, color schemes, brand guidelines, digital design, brand strategy, and communication designs. Building your business requires designs that align with your vision, values, and market positioning. Beyond expertise, you need someone who can communicate effectively to maintain a collaborative relationship. 💼Working with me I am always motivated to be professional, responsive and highly committed to delivering top-quality results. My services will align with your vision and it will exceed your expectations.

  • Character Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Color Theory
  • Hand-Drawn Perspective Rendering
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Research & Development
  • Anatomy
  • Background Imagery Lighting
  • Layout Design
  • Detailed Design
  • Environmental Design
  • Creature Design
Ashish M.

Lucknow, India

$10/hr
4.8
15 jobs

I'm a digital artist from India with a passion for creating distinctive, high-quality artwork across a wide range of styles. I specialise in illustrations, caricatures, character design, digital painting, and AI-assisted creative workflows. Alongside developing original concepts, I have a strong ability to accurately recreate and adapt different artistic styles while preserving their unique visual identity. My focus is on combining creativity, technical precision, and attention to detail to produce artwork that is both visually engaging and professionally executed. I enjoy exploring new techniques, experimenting with fresh ideas, and turning concepts into compelling visual experiences. I'm always open to creative collaborations, freelance opportunities, and exciting projects. Thank you for visiting my portfolio—I hope you enjoy my work, and I look forward to connecting with fellow artists, clients, and creative professionals. GRAPHICS SERVICES Book Covers & Album Cover Design Children's Book illustration Portraits & Caricatures Cartoon & Comics Character design Pattern Design 2D Game art Storyboards Illusration ANIMATION SERVICES eLearning Video Production Animated Explainers Character Animation Animation for Kids NFT Animation Animated GIFs Game Trailers

  • Character Design
  • Drawing
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Book Cover
  • 2D Animation
  • Flash Animation
  • Comics
  • Caricature
  • Mascot Logo
  • Character Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Storyboard
  • Adobe Character Animator
  • Elearning
  • Animated GIF
Sandeep P.

Anand, India

$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Are you looking for a creative visionary to bring your digital world to life? I am a multifaceted concept artist and visual strategist specializing in the fusion of art and cutting-edge technology. With a rich background contributing to AR/VR projects, holographic experiences, and Metaverse development, I create immersive and visually compelling worlds that captivate audiences. My expertise lies in transforming innovative ideas into tangible, breathtaking visuals, from initial concept to final polished asset. I am passionate about collaborating on projects that push creative boundaries. Let's connect and discuss how I can bring your vision to life! My Services Include: Concept Art & Illustration: Developing the visual foundation for games, animations, and interactive experiences. 2D & 3D Game Art: Creating game-ready assets, including characters, environments, and props with both hand-painted and seamless textures. AR/VR & Metaverse Design: Designing unique concepts for augmented and virtual reality platforms, pushing the boundaries of digital interaction. Experience Design: Crafting engaging content for spatial design and storytelling in three dimensions. 2D Animation & Storyboarding: Building narrative blueprints and bringing characters to life through the foundational principles of animation. My Toolkit: I am adept at using industry-standard software and modern techniques to enhance my creative process, including: - 3D Software: Blender, Adobe Substance Painter - 2D Software: Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer - Modern Techniques: Generative AI for efficient and effective concept creation

  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Game Art
  • AR & VR
  • Animation
  • Product Design
  • AI Image Generation
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Image Editing
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • Texture Mapping
  • Blender
  • Environmental Design
  • Product Concept
Jwala V.

Thane, India

$20/hr
4.9
34 jobs

I am a professional COMIC ARTIST with over 8 years of experience. From sketching bold heroes to crafting intricate worlds, I transform imagination into reality. With a passion for storytelling and a flair for expressive art, their work captures emotions, adventures, and unforgettable characters. Whether it’s action-packed scenes, whimsical illustrations, or thought-provoking graphic narratives, I bring stories to life—one frame at a time. Strong understanding of anatomy, motion, and perspective. Ability to design characters, unique environments, mythology, science and technology. Experience in sequential storytelling (panel layout, composition, and flow). Proficiency in drawing, inking, lettering and coloring (if applying for full art production). Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively. Deliverables & Timeline Initial Concept Art – Character designs and world-building sketches. Penciled Pages – Rough layouts and initial sketches for approval. Final Inked Pages – Cleaned-up, detailed artwork. Colored & Lettered Pages (if applicable) – Full final pages ready for print or digital release

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Comic Book
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Comic Art
Hirenkumar G.

Gandhinagar, India

$18/hr
5.0
75 jobs

2D Game Artist & Spine Animator | Game UI & Production-Ready Assets Top Rated Plus | 100% Job Success | 8+ Years Experience I help game studios create high-quality 2D game art, UI, and Spine animations that are optimized for performance and ready for seamless integration into game engines. • Game UI/UX design (mobile and web games) • Spine 2D animation (characters, effects, transitions) • Game assets (characters, environments, icons, backgrounds) • Unity, PixiJS, and WebGL-ready assets With 10+ years of experience and 100+ completed projects, I understand both visual quality and technical requirements, ensuring smooth integration into game pipelines. Specialization: • Casual and mobile games (including UI-heavy and live games) • Game UI/UX and HUD design • Character animation using Spine • Game-ready asset pipelines Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma Spine 2D, After Effects Unity (integration-ready workflow) If you're looking for a reliable game artist who understands both design and production, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Vector Art
  • Sketch
  • Figma
  • 3D Modeling
  • NFT Art
  • Pixel Art
  • Game UI/UX Design
  • 2D Game Art
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Game Art
  • 3D Illustration

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