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Taylor G.

Centereach, New York

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am always learning new skills and updating my knowledge of these skills. I am pursuing a degree in Human Resources but I have skills in digital art, drawing, writing, painting, and I am adding onto these skills every day.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Word
  • Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Benefits
  • Painting
  • Sales
  • Adobe Inc.
  • Human Resource Management
  • Microsoft Office
Staren H.

Airmont, New York

$17/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I'm a freelance artist experienced in delivering custom anime-inspired artwork to individual clients. - Good at communicating with clients, allowing multiple edits before finished products - A turn around time of about one week, depending on the project. - Ample experience in the commission scene with various completed projects

  • Digital Art
Drew L.

New York, New York

$50/hr
5.0
5 jobs

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.

  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Creative Direction
  • Motion Graphics
  • Typography
  • Social Media Design
  • Video Editing
  • Website Builder
  • Brand Design
  • Branding
  • Theatre Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe After Effects
Maria M.

Ridgewood, New York

$15/hr
5.0
10 jobs

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!

  • Digital Art
  • Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Sticker Design
  • Poster Design
  • Social Media Kit
  • Banner Ad Design
  • Canva
  • Rotoscoping
  • Photographic Film
  • Procreate
  • Vector Art
  • Character Design
  • Logo Design
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!

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

Staten Island, New York

$30/hr
4.6
71 jobs

Expert-Vetted Children’s Book Illustrator | 35+ Published Books | End-to-End Self-Publishing Support. Hi Clients, I am Anum K, a creative children's book illustrator and graphic designer specialising in children’s book illustrations, custom character design, Custom book covers, and Amazon KDP-ready book formatting.Ready to publishing and publish Support. Also For Custom Illustrations specialising in All Artstyles ( Water color, Whimsical, Canyon, 2D 3D illustrations, Realistic and Color full illustrations ) I enjoy helping authors, publishers, and businesses bring their ideas to life through engaging illustrations, expressive characters, and professionally designed books. Whether you're starting with a simple idea or have a completed manuscript, I can support you from concept to publication. What I Can Help You With: • Children's Book Illustrations • Custom Character Design & Development • KDP Book Cover Design (Paperback, Hardcover & eBook) • Book Formatting & Interior Layout Design • Storybook Scene Illustrations • Educational & Activity Books • Coloring Books & Line Art • Custom Digital Illustrations • Print-Ready Files for Publishing • Amazon KDP & Self-Publishing Support Illustration Styles I Work In: • Whimsical Children's Book Illustration • Cartoon & Cute Character Design • Hand-Drawn & Storybook Style • Watercolor & Soft Painterly Illustration • Flat & Minimal Illustration • Bright, Colorful Digital Painting • Educational & Activity Book Artwork • Line Art & Coloring Book Style • Fantasy & Adventure Illustration • Animal & Nature Illustrations I work with industry-standard tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Procreate, to create high-quality artwork tailored to your vision and target audience. My Process: I believe every successful project starts with clear communication and collaboration. • Project Discussion – Understanding your ideas, goals, and preferred style • Character & Concept Development – Designing unique characters and visual direction • Sketches & Revisions – Refining the artwork based on your feedback • Final Artwork – Creating polished, high-quality illustrations • Formatting & Delivery – Providing print-ready and publishing-ready files Why Clients Enjoy Working With Me • Creative and detail-oriented approach • Strong communication throughout the project • Reliable and organized workflow • High-quality illustrations and professional layouts • Experience with Amazon KDP publishing requirements • Dedicated to delivering work that matches your vision Whether you are publishing your first children's book or expanding your collection, I would love to help bring your story to life with illustrations that children and families will enjoy. Feel free to message me anytime to discuss your project or schedule a quick chat. I look forward to working with you! #ChildrensBookArtist #IllustrationArtist #DigitalArtist #CustomArtwork #CustomPortrait #PortraitIllustration #DigitalPortrait #PetPortrait #FamilyPortrait #BlackAndWhiteIllustration #InkIllustration #PenAndInk #PencilSketch #SketchIllustration #HandDrawnIllustration #LineDrawing #MonochromeArt #VectorIllustration #ConceptIllustration #FantasyArt #FairytaleIllustration #NatureIllustration #AnimalIllustration #CharacterIllustration #MascotIllustration #EnvironmentDesign #BackgroundIllustration #SceneIllustration #EditorialIllustration #BookDesign #BookInteriorDesign #BookLayout #CoverIllustration #PublishingDesign #GraphicIllustration #VisualDevelopment #StorytellingIllustration #ChildrenPublishing #PictureBookArt #KidsIllustration #IllustratedStories #NurseryArt #EducationalIllustration #LearningMaterials #ActivityBookDesign #ColoringBookIllustration #ComicIllustration #CuteIllustration #WhimsicalArt #AdobePhotoshop

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Illustration
  • Comics
  • Comic Art
  • Comic Writing
  • Logo Design
  • Branding
  • Comic Book
  • 2D Design
  • Character Design
  • Watercolor
  • Anime
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Design

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