Experienced Ukrainian Digital Artist and 2D Animator, creating unique, hand-drawn and vector illustrations, graphic design, and 2D animation (Visual Storytelling, Storyboarding, Whiteboard animation, Motion Design, Traditional animation, GIF, Lottie). NO AI
Around 10 years of experience on Upwork (200 jobs)
More than 500 projects
100% job success
🔶 Why Clients Choose Me
• Strong artistic background as an illustrator
• Solid expertise as an animator
• Ability to combine both roles for consistent storytelling
• Full cycle: ideas, sketch, storyboard, drawing, animation
• Flexible style range (cartoon, realistic)
• Hand-drawn style, vector illustrations
As a 2D Illustrator and Graphic Designer, I work in a wide range of styles, from line art and cartoon art to realistic painting, in hand-drawn or vector styles, to support clear, engaging visual storytelling. I also work as a medical illustrator and scientific illustrator.
As a 2D animator, I can create various types of animations, such as hand-drawn Whiteboard animation, Motion Design, Motion Graphics, GIFs, Lottie, freehand-drawn cel animation (frame-by-frame), and PSA-style animation.
I combine the skills of an illustrator and an animator, which allows me to produce consistent-style art and videos.
My workflow is simple and clear:
🔸BRIEFING
Gathering information about the project. As a digital artist, I ensure the visual approach aligns with your goals. All visuals — 2D illustrations, sketches, storyboards, digital art, GIFs, cel animation, Lottie animation, motion graphics, hand-drawn whiteboard animation, line art (line drawing)— are created by hand. As a 2D animator, I draw and animate everything manually using:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
After Effects
Adobe Audition
Adobe Premiere Pro (for video editing).
🔸STYLE and FIRST DRAFT
As a skilled illustrator, I prepare the first sketch to define the style. You can choose between freehand digital style illustrations (freestyle drawing) or vector illustrations. As well as type and format of 2D animation (🔹Whiteboard animation 🔹Motion Graphics, Motion Design 🔹Frame-by-Frame animation, Cel-animation 🔹GIF animation 🔹Lottie animation 🔹RSA-style animation)
My experience as a 2D animator allows me to adapt any idea to a smooth visual flow.
Possible style choices for digital illustrations and 2D animations include:
COLOR PALETTE
🔹 Black and white; Limited; Colorful
COMPLEXITY
🔹Minimalist, Medium-detail, or Complex illustrations
ART STYLES:
🔹Cartoon art | Cartoon style
🔹Realistic | hand-drawn
🔹Pixel-perfect vector art
SPECIFIC ILLUSTRATION STYLE:
🔹Line-art (usually black-and-white pictures)— including
one-line drawings
simple minimalist drawings
hand-drawn style
sketchy style
cartoon style
comic style
and pixel-perfect style, among others.
You can use these drawings for book illustrations, explainer videos, and 2D animations. As well as for hand-drawn infographics, presentations, posters, coloring pages, explainer videos, educational videos, doodle videos, children's book illustrations, and storyboarding.
🔹Vector Illustration. Graphic Design—smooth lines, scalable graphics, perfect for icons, cartoon art, UX/UI visuals, posters, infographics, illustrations, and 2D animations (including GIF animations and Lottie animations).
🔹Watercolor style and Realistic digital painting—created in Photoshop—fits for game art, books, medical illustrations, and high-detail 2D illustrations and 2D animations
🔹Traditional drawing and painting with digital polishing.
🔸ILLUSTRATION & ANIMATION PRODUCTION
Once the style is defined, I start preparing digital art (2D illustrations). For 2D animation, I create a storyboard. As a 2D animator, I work on composition, smooth transitions, and clear storytelling. Hand-drawn whiteboard animation and RSA-style animation often include a step-by-step drawing effect, which I craft manually.
🔸FINAL DELIVERY
You receive polished 2D illustrations or 2D animations (including video editing if any).
Additional information:
✅Long-term and short-term projects;
✅Over 10 years of experience on Upwork;
✅More than 15 years of experience as an artist and illustrator
✅More than 200 jobs on Upwork
✅More than 20 000 illustrations and drawings
✅More than 200 videos and animations
✅Quick Turnaround Time
✅Open Communication
✅Customized Solutions
✅Proven Experience
TOOLS
🔹Adobe Photoshop 🔹Adobe Illustrator🔹Videoscribe 🔹After Effects 🔹 Premiere Pro 🔹Adobe Audition 🔹 MS Office 🔹 and traditional media like pencil, watercolor, paint, ballpoint pen, ink
I’m here to bring your idea to life!
Animation
Digital Illustration
Freehand Digital Illustration
Graphic Design
Line Drawing
Whiteboard Animation
Illustration
Infographic
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects
Drawing
Explainer Video
GIF
2D Animation
Cartoon Art
Hand-Drawn Style
Cartoon Style
Lottie
Vector Graphic
Savina D.
Burgas, Bulgaria
$12/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Hi! I’m Savina — 2D artist, based in Bulgaria, with over 8 years of traditional art experience and 3+ years specializing in digital illustration. I bring characters, creatures, and stories to life through expressive design, bold colors, and strong visual storytelling.
I specialize in comic-style illustrations and concept art for games and books. I have multiple personal and work art projects, which you can view in my portfolio.
Other skills:
✏️ Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator
📖 Visual storytelling
🌆 Environments with mood, depth & atmosphere
🌈 Playful, dynamic color palettes & linework
Digital Painting
Graphic Design
Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Character Design
Logo Design
Famous Cartoon
Freestyle Drawing
Drawing
Art & Design
Photo Editing
Color Balancing
Kristina K.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
$30/hr
5.0
7 jobs
I was born in April 1994 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. I have been studying art since a very young age and have always been passionate about it. I am keen on experimenting with different traditional and digital media styles and exploring new techniques, including composition, anatomy, perspective, colour theory, values, and silhouette.
My education and job experience are as follows:
2008 - 2013 Graduated High School - National High School of Arts, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2013 - 2017 Graduated Academy - National Academy of Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria
2013 3 months-long internship in the comics company Grozen Entertainment LTD
2018 - 2020 Working as the primary digital artist for a startup entertainment company. I have gained much experience in Comics, 2D Games, and 2D Pixel Games - Illustration, Concept art, Level Design, Character Design, Pixel animations, Raster, and Pixel UI.
2020 - until now, I have been working as a freelancer and created art for various projects, including games and comics.
There is always more to learn, so I try my best to do that. So don't be afraid to reach out; I would happily answer all your questions!
Concept Artistry
Digital Illustration
Digital Painting
Character Design
2D Design
Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Comic Art
Pixel Art
Freestyle Drawing
2D Game Art
Poster Design
Drawing
Acrylic Painting
Polina L.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
$22/hr
5.0
11 jobs
Hi there 💦 I'm a European-based artist specializing in custom illustrations that blend traditional, digital and AI art techniques. I specialize on creating symbolic, pagan, mythical artworks that bring to live archetypes from Noosphere. In my working process I value clear communication and flexible mindset. I would love to collaborate on fun, non typical tasks, including long-term projects. My main goal is to provide you with a beautiful high-quality work that would satisfy given requirements. Need something special? Contact me!
Digital Art
Digital Painting
Illustration
Book Illustration
Vector Art
Icon Design
Album Cover
Book Cover
Image Editing
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Botanical Illustration
Watercolor
Oil Painting
Maria Y.
Varna, Bulgaria
$23/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Hello there!
My name is Maria.
I'm a digital artist, working professionally since 2020.
Nowadays, I’ve completed over 200 successful freelance projects, including picture books, book covers, character and environment concepts and various other artworks. I’ve worked with the software company GreyTip, creating illustrations for their mobile app, and with Gambling Insider magazine, designing cover artworks. Currently, I’m collaborating with Tweaked Productions on an incredible storytelling project about a fantasy world with author and producer Andrew Guthrie.
I’m very proud to have had the chance to work on all these amazing projects and to meet so many great and creative people. And I'm very lucky that people love my art!
Thanks for stopping by!
Looking forward to work with you!
Vector Art
Illustration
Character Design
Procreate
Pencil Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Clip Studio Paint
2D Art
Children's Book Illustration
Watercolor
Adobe Illustrator
Environmental Design
Book Design
Book Cover
Oil Painting
Hristo M.
Sofia, Bulgaria
$25/hr
5.0
415 jobs
I’m a dedicated craftsman with experience in illustration, cartooning, comic books, children’s books, and game art. I’ve worked on hundreds of projects for clients around the world — both on and off Upwork, locally and globally.
Illustration and visual communication are my lifelong passion, my education, and my long-term career choice. I have always burned for illustration, and I have no limits when it comes to imagining and achieving my clients’ goals.
💡 Versatility & Commitment
Any tool is welcome in my workflow — from traditional media to digital techniques, to the most modern generative AI solutions. I use 2D, 3D, traditional drawing, and everything in between to achieve results and ensure 100% satisfaction.
Whatever your project requires — whether it's purely traditional digital art, the full magic of AI-assisted illustration, dynamic 3D character creation and animation, or a unique combination of them all — I’m here to bring your vision to life.
I pour my heart into every piece, priding myself on being a great listener, a strong collaborator, a team player, and a responsible, professional artist. I’m not here to show off; I’m here to ensure your vision comes to life exactly as you imagine it.
⚡ Your Vision, Fully Realized
Whether you want purely hand-drawn illustration without any new technologies, wish to explore advanced AI techniques, or need a sophisticated blend that’s never been done before — I’m here to make it happen.
Your project is unique, and it deserves to be handled by an experienced, disciplined, and creative professional who will give it the care and attention to detail it deserves.
🛠️ Extensive Tools & Skills
My skills include:
Traditional drawing and painting
Human anatomy
Cartoon and comic illustration
Children’s book illustration
Game art and mascot design
Flat vector artwork
Digital painting
AI-generative workflows
3D character sculpting, modeling, and animation
My toolbox includes:
The full Reallusion ecosystem (Character Creator, iClone)
Krita, Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer (for powerful, masterful vector and raster work)
Sketchbook Pro
Adobe Fresco
Mobile sculpting tools: Nomad Sculpt, Forger, ZBrush (mobile)
🔥 Driven by Passion
I’m versatile, creative, and truly burn for what I do.
If you’re looking for someone who will pour their heart into your project, take it seriously, and deliver a masterful, well-crafted, and well-rounded result, I would love to hear from you.
Storyboarding
Character Design
Adobe Photoshop
Cartoon Art
Illustration
VectorWorks
Adobe Illustrator
Comic Art
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