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Julia M.

Burgas, Bulgaria

$42/hr
5.0
207 jobs

Experienced Ukrainian Digital Artist, Visual Storyteller, Storyboarder, 2D Illustrator, and 2D Animator creating unique, hand-drawn and vector illustrations, graphic design, and animation (Whiteboard animation, Motion Design, Traditional animation, GIF, Lottie). NO AI As a 2D Illustrator, I work in a wide range of styles, from line art and cartoon art to detailed digital painting, in hand-drawn or vector styles, to support clear, engaging visual storytelling. As a 2D animator, I can create various types of animations, such as classical 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, engaging, and visually appealing artwork. My workflow is simple and clear: 🔸STAGE 1 — Briefing Gathering information about the project. As an illustrator, I ensure the visual approach aligns with your goals. All visuals — 2D illustrations, sketches, storyboards, digital art, GIFs, cel animation, PSA-style animation, Lottie animation, motion graphics, hand-drawn whiteboard animation, line art (line drawing)— are created fully by hand. As a 2D animator, I draw and animate everything manually using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Premiere Pro (for video editing). 🔸STAGE 2 — First Draft and Style Selection 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 simple drawings 🔹Medium detail illustrations 🔹Complex, multicolor illustrations 🖌️ART STYLES: 🔹Cartoon art | Cartoon style 🔹Realistic | hand-drawn 🔹Pixel-perfect vector art 🖌️ SPECIFIC ILLUSTRATION STYLE: 🔹Line-art — including one-line drawings, simple minimalist drawings, hand-drawn style, sketchy style, cartoon style, comic style, and pixel-perfect style, among others. It usually involves black-and-white pictures. This style works perfectly when you need a clean, engaging visual flow created by a 2D illustrator who understands the process of a 2D animator. You can use these drawings for book illustrations, explainer videos, and 2D animations, especially for RSA-style and whiteboard 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 — warm and artistic, great for children's books, websites, advertising, illustrations, and animations 🔹Realistic digital painting— created in Photoshop, fits for game art, posters, and high-detail 2D illustrations, and 2D animations 🔹Traditional drawing and painting with digital polishing. 🔸STAGE 3 —Illustration & Animation Creation 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. This stage highlights my dual role as both 2D illustrator and 2D animator, with static and dynamic art (vector or hand-drawn). 🔸STAGE 4 — Final Delivery You receive polished 2D illustrations or 2D animations (including video editing). Additional information: ✅Long-term and short-term projects; ✅Over 9 years of experience on Upwork; ✅More than 15 years of experience as an artist and illustrator ✅More than 200 projects ✅More than 10 000 illustrations and drawings ✅Quick Turnaround Time ✅Open Communication ✅Customized Solutions ✅Proven Experience TOOLS 🔹Adobe Photoshop 🔹Adobe Illustrator🔹Videoscribe 🔹After Effects 🔹Premier Pro 🔹Adobe Audition 🔹 MS Office 🔹 and traditional media like pencil, watercolor, paint, ballpoint pen, ink 🔶 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: sketch, storyboard, drawing, animation • Flexible style range (cartoon, realistic) • Hand-drawn style, vector illustrations 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
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
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
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
Aynur R.

Varna, Bulgaria

$12/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am currently working as a freelance illustrator and designer. For the last three years I worked as a digital artist for several companies. I've been passionate about art since I was little. I love drawing and I have studied fine arts, illustration, sculpting and design. I am a dynamic person who is open to new ideas and influences. I am looking forward to work together!

  • 2D Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite

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