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Nnaemeka N.

Abakaliki, Nigeria

$20/hr
5.0
34 jobs

Looking for high-quality illustrations, and characters for your card games, books, comics, animation, and film projects, mobile and pc games? Hello! I am a skilled digital artist with years of experience specializing in creating illustrations, expressive character designs, and narrative-driven visual development for card games, books, comics, animation and film projects, mobile and pc games, and so on. I am passionate about making illustrations, characters, and worlds with visuals that tell your story, with polished rendering, and that are production-ready. I take great pride in delivering high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and exceeding clients' expectations. Here are the kinds of projects I can work on: ▪︎Character Designs ▪︎Visual Development ▪︎Comics ( Sketching, Inking, Coloring, and Lettering) ▪︎Books and Book Cover Illustrations ▪︎Promotional Artworks ▪︎Illustrated Social Media Posts and YouTube thumbnails ▪︎Fan Art and so on. If you are looking for a reliable artist to work with you, send me a message, and let's collaborate and bring your projects to life!

  • Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Comics
  • Comic Art
  • Character Illustration
  • Card Game
  • Editorial Illustration
  • Book Illustration
  • Game Art
  • Vector Art
  • Adobe Illustrator
Adeyemo E.

Osogbo, Nigeria

$20/hr
4.6
32 jobs

Bring Your Children's Book to Life with Beautiful, Consistent Illustrations That Inspire Young Readers. Writing a children's book is an exciting achievement but transforming your manuscript into a professional, publish-ready book requires more than beautiful artwork. It requires an illustrator who understands storytelling, character consistency, page composition, and the publishing process. Many authors come to Upwork with a wonderful story but face challenges such as inconsistent illustrations, poor communication, missed deadlines, or artwork that isn't ready for Amazon KDP publishing. That's where I come in. I help authors, publishers, educators, ministries, and entrepreneurs turn ideas into engaging children's books that capture young readers' imaginations while meeting professional publishing standards. Every illustration I create is designed to strengthen your story, connect emotionally with children, and maintain consistency from the first page to the last. My Services • Children's Book Illustration • Picture Book Illustration • Storybook Illustration • Character Design • Children's Book Cover Design • Animal Character Illustration • African American Children's Book Illustration • Christian & Bible Children's Book Illustration • Educational Book Illustration • Coloring Book Illustration • Activity Book Illustration • Cartoon Illustration • 2D Digital Illustration • 3D Children's Book Illustration • Disney-Inspired Children's Illustration • Book Layout Design • Amazon KDP Formatting • Kindle eBook Formatting • Paperback Formatting • Hardcover Book Formatting • Print-Ready PDF Preparation • Self-Publishing Support What Makes Me Different I don't begin by drawing. I begin by understanding your story. Before illustrating, I carefully learn: • Your story's message • Your target audience • Your characters' personalities • Your preferred illustration style • The emotions each page should communicate This process ensures your book is visually engaging while remaining faithful to your vision. What You Can Expect ✔ Beautiful, child-friendly illustrations ✔ Professional character design ✔ Consistent characters across every page ✔ Vibrant, high-resolution artwork ✔ Amazon KDP-ready files ✔ Print-ready layouts ✔ Organized workflow ✔ Fast communication ✔ On-time delivery ✔ Revision support ✔ Professional project management My Workflow Project Discussion Story Review Character Development Sketch Creation Client Approval Full-Color Illustrations Revisions Final Print-Ready Delivery Throughout the project, you'll receive clear communication and progress updates so you always know how your book is developing. I Work With • Self-Published Authors • Children's Book Authors • Publishing Companies • Schools • Teachers • Christian Ministries • Educational Organizations • Small Businesses • Startups • Non-Profit Organizations Publishing Platforms • Amazon KDP • Kindle Direct Publishing • IngramSpark • Lulu • Barnes & Noble Press • Print-on-Demand Services Illustration Styles • Whimsical Children's Illustration • Picture Book Art • Cartoon Style • Soft Storybook Style • Educational Illustration • Cute Animal Illustration • Colorful Children's Illustration • 2D Digital Painting • Stylized 3D Children's Illustration Why Clients Enjoy Working With Me ✔ Clear communication ✔ Professional attitude ✔ Attention to detail ✔ Reliable delivery ✔ Organized workflow ✔ Publishing knowledge ✔ Creative problem-solving ✔ Focus on quality ✔ Long-term collaboration Your children's book deserves artwork that children will remember and parents will treasure. Whether you're creating your very first picture book or expanding an existing series, I'm here to help you bring your vision to life with professional illustrations and publishing-ready files. Let's create a children's book your readers will love. Send me an invitation today, and let's discuss your project.

  • Digital Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Book Illustration
  • Book Design
  • Character Design
  • Print Design
  • 2D Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Animal Illustration
  • Character Illustration
  • Cartoon Style
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Illustration
  • Cartoon Art
  • Storybook
  • Creative Writing
  • Colorful Style
  • Vector Graphic
Cornelius A.

Lagos, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
11 jobs

While you are still contemplating, your competitor just posted. Another missed opportunity yet again Struggling to grow your social media or get real engagement? That exactly what I fix. I’m a Social Media Manager who has helped businesses and brands increase their online presence, attract the right audience, and turn followers into loyal customers. 🔹 What I will do for you: • Manage your Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok accounts • Create engaging content (posts, captions, reels) • Build a strong content strategy • Increase followers and engagement organically • Hashtag research and optimization • Analyze performance and improve results 🔹 Tools I use: Canva | Meta Business Suite | Content Planning Tools | Capcut I focus on delivering high quality work, consistency, and results that help your brand grow. Let’s work together to take your business to the next level. Social Media Management| Social Media Marketing| Facebook | Instagram| Social media strategist | Facebook marketing| Instagram Marketing| Twitter/X Marketing| Pinterest marketing| YouTube marketing| Snapchat marketing| WhatsApp marketing| Reddit marketing| Marketing Strategy| Lead Generation| Graphic Design| Social Media Content Creation| B2B Marketing| Social Media Content| Marketing Strategy| Facebook Ads Manager| Faebook Ads expert| Instagram Ads expert| Instagram Insights| Canva| Hootsuite| Buffer| Engine Optimization| Google Analytics| Facebook Insights| Email Marketing| Internet Marketing| Community Management| Content Writing| Influencer Outreach| Influencer marketing| Organized| Self-motivate| Efficient| Digital Marketing| Analysis| Creative Strategy| Ad Creative| Instagram Reels| Instagram reels editing| Video Editing| Social listening & monitoring| Customer engagement strategy| E-commerce social media marketing| Social media for product launches| Social media for personal branding| Community engagement specialist| Engagement growth strategy| Audience targeting & segmentation| Social media competitor benchmarking| A/B testing for social ads| Social media ROI tracking| Ad campaign optimization| Audience targeting| Remarketing strategy for social media| Creative direction for social media campaigns| Visual storytelling for brands| Organic social growth strategy| Cross-platform social media marketing| Multi-channel ad strategy| Social media visual| Social media advertising| Social media growth| , Social media post design| Social media engagement| Social media Strategy| Social media analytics| Social media photography| Social media Calendar| Social media campaign | Canva social media design| Paid Advertising| Lead Generation| Social media lead generation| Social media ads specialist| Paid social media campaigns| Facebook and Instagram Ads| LinkedIn Ads targeting| Social media PPC (pay-per-click)| Retargeting ads for social media| Conversion rate optimization (CRO) for social media| Sales funnel design for social media| Social media ad copywriting| Social media optimization (SMO)| Social media community management, Social media trends & insights, Social media performance tracking, Social media reporting, Social media KPIs & metrics, Social media competitor analysis, Hashtag research & strategy| Social media storytelling| Influencer outreach & collaborations| Micro-influencer partnerships| UGC (User-Generated Content) strategy| Brand voice development for social media| Copywriting for social media captions| Content repurposing for social media| Short-form video strategy| Social media content calendar planning| | Social media influencer Marketing| Social media consulting| TikTok Marketing| Threads (Meta) Marketing| Content Strategy| Content creation for social media| Video Editing & Production| Reels & Short-Form Video Creation| Copywriting (for captions and brand messaging)| Hashtag Research Meta Business Suite / Ads Manager Aesthetic| Beauty Brand Marketing| Brand Voice Development| Wellness Marketing| Graphic Design| Engagement Growth| Influencer Collaboration| ChatGP| Adobe| | DaVinci Resolve| AffinityPhoto| Adobe After Effects| Adobe Animate| Creative Strategy|Creative Writing| SEMrush| Facebook Ads Manager| Enaggement specialist| LinkedIn Ads| Linkedin| Linked marketing LinkedIn Ads manager Social Media Manager |Content Creator, IG, Facebook & TikTok Growth Social Media Manager |Content Creator, IG, Facebook Social Media Management| Social Media Marketing| Facebook | Instagram| Social media strategist | Facebook marketing| Instagram Marketing| Twitter/X Marketing| Pinterest marketing| YouTube marketing| Snapchat marketing| WhatsApp marketing| Reddit marketing| Marketing Strategy| Lead Generation| Graphic Design| Social Media Content Creation| B2B Marketing| Social Media Content| Marketing Strategy| Facebook Ads Manager| Facebook Ads expert| Instagram Ads expert| Instagram Insights| Canva| Hootsuite| Buffer| Search Engine Optimization| Google Analytics| Facebook Insight

  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Design
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Canva
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Content
  • Content Creation
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • Email Marketing
  • Influencer Marketing
  • AI Video Generation
  • Video Editing
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
Kim F.

Jos, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
4 jobs

hey I'm Kim a digital artist, which is ready to help you in all your digital art needs such as * a portrait digital of you and your love ones * a realistic art work * art illustrations * make your art concept come to life * Custom art * create an art fantasy of your choice *character design e.t.c. in need of any of this service make sure to contact me, and i will be pleased to help out thank you!

  • Realistic Portrait
  • Portrait Painting
  • Pet Portrait
  • Character Design
  • Character Development
  • Character Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • 3D Modeling
  • Portrait Art
  • Character Animation
  • 3D Drawing
Anikwe U.

Aba, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Hello there! My name is Uchenna and I am a portrait artist and illustrator. My illustration styles include, but are not limited to; line art illustrations (anime/cel-shading), stylized portraits, semi-realistic illustrations and realistic paintings as well. I have been a freelance artists for about 5 years, helping clients bring their dreams and visions to life. I always strive my best to get the job done to the best of my abilities. PLEASE NOTE! I am not limited to just these mentioned styles. I am malleable enough to adapt whatever style or preference you may have in mind! I CAN OFFER: - High quality art - Quick turn around times - Great communication Thanks! Now let's make some art!

  • Digital Art
  • Concept Artistry
  • Digital Painting
  • Anime
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Line Drawing
  • Character Design
  • Portrait Art
  • Drawing
  • Cartoon Art
  • Sketching
  • Sketch
  • Portrait Painting
Ijafiya O.

Barnawa, Nigeria

$15/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hi, I’m Ijafiya (Inkman), a digital artist and illustrator focused on creating bold, eye-catching visuals. I specialize in illustrated YouTube thumbnails, character design, and comic-style artwork. My goal is simple, to create visuals that grab attention, communicate clearly, and stand out. What I can help with: • YouTube Thumbnail Design (illustrated, custom) • Character Design • Comic & Sequential Art • Cover Art & Illustrations • Clean Line Art I focus on strong composition, clear ideas, and delivering quality work on time. If you need visuals that stand out and actually get noticed, I’m ready to work.

  • Digital Art
  • Concept Artistry
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Character Design
  • YouTube Thumbnail
  • Storytelling
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Cartoon Art
  • Comic Art

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