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Ronald A.

Digital Artist/Comic-Book-Illustrator

New York, New York
$40 per hour
42 jobs
$100K+ total earnings

My name is Ronald Acosta, I’m an artist/illustrator from the Bay Area California, currently based in New England. I’ve built a career collaborating with independent developers, filmmakers, publishers and writers to bring their visions to life. For the past seven years, I’ve served as the main artist on The Adventures of Starman, a sci-fi graphic novel series blending fiction with real world events and The Tales of Treydora, a fantasy comic series. Both projects are currently expanding into broader platforms across art, comics, and gaming. I’m adept in a wide range of styles, from gritty realism to dynamic comic, manga, and animation aesthetics. My technical expertise spans comic book sequential storytelling, concept art, cinematic storytelling, storyboarding, and character design. Whether working in traditional media or digitally via Procreate and Photoshop, I am committed to human craft; I do not use generative AI in any part of my artistic process. Every piece of work I produce is created manually, ensuring original, intentional storytelling. 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!

Maria M.

Data Management | Digital Artist

Ridgewood, New York
$15 per hour
13 jobs
$2K+ total earnings

Bilingual (EN/ES) digital artist, data manager & graphic designer based in NYC. I specialize in data entry, reporting, Canva, Illustrator, Excel & Google Sheets. As Founder of Encuentro Dance Camp — Colombia's largest dance camp, I lead communications, logistics, budgeting & team coordination. Experienced in event planning, vendor management & content creation. I specialize in data extraction, reporting, and organization, adapting deliverables to each client's specific needs, layout and sticker design, custom vector drawings and rotoscope animations. Detail-oriented and independent. Let's work together!

Drew L.

Brand & Visual Designer (Live Entertainment)

New York, New York
$50 per hour
5 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

Drew Lotter is a graphic designer, digital artist, and creative based in New York City. He currently works at AKA NYC, an award-winning marketing and creative agency, as a graphic and motion designer. Since starting in the Broadway industry at just 21, Drew has contributed to over 50 Broadway productions and 30 touring, regional, and Off-Broadway shows. His talents and skills include graphic design, motion design, website and logo design, brand development, and video editing, combining creative range with strategic precision. Drew’s work centers on clear, effective storytelling—finding bold, distinctive ways to cut through a crowded, digital-first space. He brings a focused, detail-driven approach, prioritizing execution, collaboration, and results. Originally from New Jersey, Drew’s lifelong connection to the theater shapes his work ethic and perspective. Known for clear communication and fast turnarounds, at the end of the day, Drew produces work that is visually compelling—designed with purpose, intention, and results you can count on.

Maximillian H.

Animation & Audio/Video Editing

Kings County, New York
$25 per hour
2 jobs
$62 total earnings

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

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