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Felysia Y.

Batu Feringgi, Malaysia

$40/hr
5.0
65 jobs

I am a professional 2D concept artist and illustrator with 4 years of experience in the games and animation industry. Works that I can do include Concept art, Character design, Prop design, Environment art, Sketches. A strong art foundation in composition, lighting, shape language and colour allows me to have a sharp eye for details. I can quickly adapt to different artstyles, and I'm always seeking to communicate with clients to ensure I'm delivering what they envision. Seeking opportunities to collaborate on some creative projects and looking forward to a fruitful relationship.

  • Character Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Procreate
  • 2D Art
  • Art & Design
  • Digital Art
  • Logo Design
  • Game Art
  • 2D Game Art
  • Digital Illustration
  • Game Asset
Amirul A.

Kuantan, Malaysia

$60/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I create original concepts and illustrations through a professional concept development workflow, combining strong visual design, digital painting, and refined artistic direction. I specialize in character design, weapons, visual development, game UI, branding, and creative direction for games, books, and entertainment.

  • Character Design
  • Character Illustration
  • Book Cover Design
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Copywriting
  • Ghostwriting
  • Scriptwriting
  • Fiction Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Scripting
Bryan Oh W.

Butterworth, Malaysia

$45/hr
5.0
29 jobs

Igniting creativity in game arts, I'm a relentless concept artist breaking limits. Fueled by an unwavering passion, my journey is a symphony of constant improvement. Envisioning a future where my skills transform the gaming realm, I thrive on the boundless possibilities of imagination.

  • Character Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Realistic
  • Art & Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 2D Design
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Game Art
  • Digital Painting
Chong C.

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

$28/hr
4.8
21 jobs

I am a professional illustrator and concept artist with over 10 years of experience in the games and animation industry. I specialize in hand drawn story illustration, character and enviroment designs. I have worked on several AAA titles such as Fable Legends (Lionhead Studios), Gears of War : Remastered (Epic Games). I am always looking to communicate with clients to help bring your projects to life.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Painting
  • Comic Art
  • Anime
  • Manga
  • Book Cover
  • Colorful Style
Tan K.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

$25/hr
5.0
168 jobs

Whether you're building a dark fantasy RPG, a D&D campaign setting, or a slot game that needs polished, production-ready assets — I create artwork that fits your world and your pipeline. I'm Tan, a 2D illustrator with 155+ completed projects and $100k+ earned on Upwork (Top Rated Plus, 100% Job Success Score). I work with indie developers, game studios, and publishers who need quality they can count on — delivered on time, every time. What I do best: — Fantasy & D&D: Characters, creatures, NPCs, portraits, and scene illustrations — Sci-Fi & Hard Surface: Vehicles, environments, props, and concept sheets — Game Assets: Slot game art, UI elements, Steam capsule images, promotional visuals — Style Matching: I can adapt to your existing art direction or established game style — Production-Ready Files: Organized layers, clean PSDs, clear naming — ready for your animator or art director I take every project seriously. No ghosting. No vague revisions. Just clear communication and work you can ship. Send me a message with your brief and I'll respond within 24 hours.

  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Illustration
  • Sketching
  • Black & White Style
  • Realistic
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Landscape Illustration
  • Portrait Art
  • Digital Painting
  • Game Background & Environment
  • 2D Game Art
  • Spine 2D
  • Cartoon Character
  • Creature Design
Chan C.

Kuantan, Malaysia

$10/hr
5.0
37 jobs

Portfolio: cara.app/evanfolio ✅ A Highly skilled, talented concept artist with a lifelong passion in the field of art, highly specialized in concept art design and 2D animation drawing, with years of experience in character design concept and and props concept for entertainment industries. 🖌 What do I offer: - Concept art - Illustration Drawing - Storyboard design - Comic Art - 2D animation 💡Why should you work with me: - Fluent communication - Able to bring different creative designs and ideas - excellent in problem solving ideas for creative tasks If you are looking for someone who can design top-quality of artwork, you are in a right place! Kindly message me for further discussion regarding the recruitment. A pleasure to serve you, cheers! 🥂

  • Concept Artistry
  • Cartoon Art
  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Drawing
  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Realistic
  • Cartoon Character
  • Procreate
  • 2D Design

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