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Ameilee S.

Canastota, New York

$38/hr
5.0
102 jobs

Hello! I am AR Sullivan, a NY based illustrator / concept artist. I have worked as a freelancer doing private commissions on and off since 2013 and am confident doing everything from illustrating holiday cards to designing RPG characters. I have a soft spot for science fiction and fantasy but am happy to work in most genres. I look forward to helping bring your ideas to life!

  • Concept Artistry
  • Illustration
  • Comic Art
Joshua L.

Carmel Hamlet, New York

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a Digital illustrator with 6 years experience doing it professionally, but I have been drawing my whole life. I love to design creatures, characters, and props and anything in between. I’ve created safety cartoons for several construction companies as well as commissions as a freelancer. Thanks for taking a look!!

  • Drawing
  • Procreate
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logo Design
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Digital Illustration
  • 2D Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • 2D Design
Zsolt D.

Larchmont, New York

$65/hr
5.0
2 jobs

AI images look great… until they don’t. I take AI-generated or rough ideas and turn them into polished, campaign-ready visuals. My background is in high-end advertising, where images aren’t just generated, they’re crafted to communicate, persuade, and hold up under scrutiny. AI helps me move fast. My role is to make sure the final image actually works. WHAT I DO: Fix & Finish AI Images • Correct anatomy, faces, hands • Remove artifacts • Upscale + add real detail • Make images look believable Concept → Final Visual • Photobash + compositing • Build scenes from multiple sources • Explore directions quickly with AI • Refine into a clean final Portrait & Lifestyle Retouching • Natural skin (no plastic look) • Lighting + polish • Editorial-level finish Product & Ad Visuals • Clean, high-end presentation • Background + environment replacement • Consistent batch work WHY ME: Background in agency-level CGI + concept development (200+ visuals created for real campaigns) ✔ Strong eye for realism, lighting, and composition ✔ AI + manual workflow (speed + control) ✔ Used to working from loose briefs and rough ideas ✔ Clear communication, no hand-holding needed LET'S WORK: If you have: • an idea • a rough AI image • or something that’s “almost there” I can take it to a finished, professional result.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Illustration
  • CGI
  • Art Direction
  • Art Direction Skills
  • Visualization
  • Art & Design
  • Retouching & Enhancement
  • Photo Retouching
  • AI Image Editing
  • AI Image Generator
  • AI Image Generation
  • Visualization Concept
Ronald A.

New York, New York

$40/hr
5.0
38 jobs

My name is Ronald Acosta, I’m an artist/illustrator from the Bay Area California, currently based in New England. As of 2025, I’ve about 8 years experience working with independent developers/publishers, startups and writers. For the past six years I’ve been the artist on The Adventures of Starman series, a graphic novel sci-fi universe blended with real life events, as well as The Tales of Treydora, a fantasy based comic book series; Both of which are building platforms for Art, Comics and Games in web3 and the metaverse space. My style of art can range from realistic to highly stylized/cartoonish, so I can easily adapt to whatever the project requires. I have experience in cinematic storytelling, storyboarding, sequential-comic book art, character design, promotional art and all around illustration in general. I work in both traditional mediums and digitally via Procreate and Photoshop. I pull heavy inspiration from video game art, anime, and comic book artists like Frank Miller, Jim Lee and Barry Windsor Smith. Feel free to browse through my profile here with the various pieces from my portfolio. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for the consideration!

  • Character Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • Comics
  • Painting
  • Sequential Art
  • Digital Painting
  • Comic Art
  • Comic Book
  • Superhero
  • Digital Illustration
  • Game Art
  • Anime
  • Manga
Maximillian H.

Kings County, New York

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hello! I am a digital artist skilled in animation, audio/video editing, and storyboarding. I attended Pratt Institute with experience at numerous studios, nonprofits, and commissions using industry-standard software. I'm highly motivated and hoping to support your future artistic endeavors! - Knows Adobe Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, ProTools, TVPaint, and more - Can help from pre-post production in the animation/videography pipeline - Please don't hesitate to reach out with further questions

  • Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • Animation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
  • TVPaint
  • 2D Animation
  • Audio Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Character Animation
  • Audio Post Production
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • 2D Drawing
  • Special Effects
Aaron C.

Kings County, New York

$50/hr
4.9
5 jobs

Hello There, I'm a seasoned Creative Director with a wealth of experience in branding and marketing design. My true passion lies in the art of crafting compelling visual narratives that resonate with diverse industries and clients. If you're seeking to bring your creative concepts to life, or if you're keen to bolster your established or growing company with striking graphic and collateral designs, I am your expert. Leveraging my extensive artistic background and a keen understanding of both contemporary and time-tested marketing strategies, I'm confident that we can turn your ideas into vibrant realities. Don't hesitate to get in touch for a complimentary consultation. Let's discuss your vision and how we can bring it to life. Best regards, Aaron

  • Concept Artistry
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing Collateral Development
  • Sales & Marketing Collateral
  • Web Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • UI Graphics
  • Adobe XD
  • Digital Art
  • Branding

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