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David P.

New Orleans, Louisiana

$30/hr
5.0
35 jobs

Hi, my name is David, and I am an artist with a passion for creating, storytelling, and worldbuilding. I specialize in Illustration, Concept Art, and Graphic Design. I have several years of experience working with clients on multiple projects, and would love contribute to the next opportunity.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Concept Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Branding
  • Brand Development
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Product Design
  • Painting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Procreate
  • Landscape Illustration
  • Design Concept
  • Color Correction
Katerina Francesca A.

Chicago, Illinois

$60/hr
5.0
35 jobs

With previous work experience at Disney Interactive, Microsoft, and recently as Art Director at indie game studio Rogue Rooster, I have 2 major skills - Vibrant stylized concept art suited for entertainment & vector illustration for apps and brands. Concept art: From character designs and splash art to trading card illustrations and surreal, whimsical environment concepts. My work brings colorful, exaggerated fantasy worlds to life across PC and console games, board games, digital card games, tabletop RPGs, and mobile games. I create character design sheets for 3D modeling, key art that captures your game's essence, pitch deck illustrations for investor presentations, and concept art that balances playful energy with surreal, dreamlike touches and professional polish. Whether you need hero splash art for launch, compelling visuals for a pitch deck, a full character roster, or environment concepts, I approach every project with the goal of making something that feels both imaginative and inviting. I've also worked on practical applications like product design visualization, so I understand how art translates from concept to manufacturing. Vector illustration: Experienced in modular character design for user customization. Well versed in Adobe Illustrator to create logos, mascots, and anything in vector.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Cartoon Art
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • 2D Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Animal Illustration
  • Nature Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Digital Painting
  • Portrait Art
  • Book Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Editing
Kayla B.

Henderson, Nevada

$30/hr
5.0
19 jobs

Hi! I am a professional freelance illustrator/comic book artist and photo editor with 7+ years experience creating high-quality digital illustrations for a number of creative projects.  I have a background in character and environment design, storyboarding, and t-shirt and tattoo design. I've also written and illustrated for comics. I am capable of doing a wide range of styles including realism, semi-realism, and cartoons. WHAT I HELP WITH: - Illustration - Concept Art - Comics - Character Design I love working on new projects and helping people visualize their ideas. Take a look at my work and get in touch and let's see if we're a good fit. 

  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Storyboarding
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Digital Art
  • Digital Illustration
  • Comic Art
  • Art & Design
Savannah L.

Houston, Texas

$60/hr
5.0
44 jobs

Hi! I am Savannah Le, an self-taught, US-based illustrator, painter, and designer for card games, board games, video games, and books. I have a flexible schedule, and I am open to communication all days of the week. SERVICES }​ : Illustration/Digital Painting, Concept Art, Graphic Design, formatting for printing & merchandising. EXPERIENCE }​ : Video games, tabletop games, comics/manga art, book illustrations, product/merchandise design. Self-Taught Artist. 16+ professional artistry experience; 10+ years freelance/contract work experience, independently, in-teams, and as art lead/director. [ FULL PORTFOLIO / WEBSITE ] DARQPRISM .com/digital-art-portfolio Message me for password access to locked pages. My website and all products listed found in it are designed by me. [ Watch my Drawing Process ] :✦: Common Positions: Illustrator, sketch artist, colorist. Art Subject Strengths: -- Genre: Fantasy, horror, spiritual/emotional/abstract art. -- Styles: High-Detail. Realistic, semi-realistic (fantasy), cartoon, manga/anime -- Subjects: Characters, animals/creatures/monsters, objects, environments, scenes Preferred Digital Program: Photoshop (Creative Cloud) file types: psd, png, jpeg; video: mp4

  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • 2D Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • Graphic Design
  • 2D Game Art
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Game Art
  • Comic Art
  • Digital Painting
  • Digital Illustration
Natalie P.

Phoenix, Arizona

$30/hr
4.9
16 jobs

My name is Natalie and I am a professional illustrator and concept artist specializing in character designs, illustrations, and game art. I have worked for studios like Upper Deck Entertainment to bring artwork that audiences will love. If you're looking for projects involved in video games, trading cards, books, or key illustrations in a semi-realistic style, I am the artist for you. Book a consultation with me if you'd like to reach out about your projects or dream artwork.

  • Concept Artistry
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Sketching
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Game Art
  • 2D Art
  • Cover Art Design
  • 2D Game Art
  • Sketch
  • Book Cover
  • Environmental Design
Meghan H.

Huntersville, North Carolina

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi there! I'm Meghan and I'm new to Upwork. I am an illustrator and visual development artist with a BFA from Ringling College of Art and Design. I specialize in illustration for children's books and other print media, as well as concept art for entertainment. I also offer fine art portraiture and landscape commissions. My work centers around a love of mood, light and color, and creating relatable worlds and characters with a strong storytelling essence. I'd love to work with you!

  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Illustration
  • Character Illustration
  • Painting
  • Oil Painting
  • Landscape Illustration
  • Environmental Design
  • Animation Design
  • Portrait Painting
  • Book Illustration
  • People Illustration
  • Nature Illustration
  • Digital Art

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