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Ngo Chau C.

Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

$9/hr
4.9
160 jobs

Hello! I am a digital artist, I have been working in the arts since 2018, and I used to work as a digital artist in a game company in Hong Kong. I love drawing and creation, and I am good at character drawing and illustration. My art style tends to be cartoony and colorful, I can create illustrations in various styles (Ghibli, anime, chibi, manga, famous cartoon, children's illustrations, retro 90s anime, realistic, one line art, etc.) I usually provide two revisions, and the delivery date is generally 5-12 days, which may change depending on the circumstances. The software I use is Procreate, which can provide JPG, PNG, PSD, and PDF formats, etc. *Please note: vector graphics are not my area of ​​expertise.

  • Chibi Style
  • Cartoon Art
  • Anime
  • Character Design
  • Digital Art
  • Illustration
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Portrait Art
  • Game Art
  • Cover Art
  • Album Cover
  • Book Cover
  • Procreate
  • Line Drawing
Savannah L.

Houston, Texas

$60/hr
5.0
44 jobs

Hi! I am Savannah Le, an self-taught, US-based illustrator, painter, and designer for card games, board games, video games, and books. I have a flexible schedule, and I am open to communication all days of the week. SERVICES }​ : Illustration/Digital Painting, Concept Art, Graphic Design, formatting for printing & merchandising. EXPERIENCE }​ : Video games, tabletop games, comics/manga art, book illustrations, product/merchandise design. Self-Taught Artist. 16+ professional artistry experience; 10+ years freelance/contract work experience, independently, in-teams, and as art lead/director. [ FULL PORTFOLIO / WEBSITE ] DARQPRISM .com/digital-art-portfolio Message me for password access to locked pages. My website and all products listed found in it are designed by me. [ Watch my Drawing Process ] :✦: Common Positions: Illustrator, sketch artist, colorist. Art Subject Strengths: -- Genre: Fantasy, horror, spiritual/emotional/abstract art. -- Styles: High-Detail. Realistic, semi-realistic (fantasy), cartoon, manga/anime -- Subjects: Characters, animals/creatures/monsters, objects, environments, scenes Preferred Digital Program: Photoshop (Creative Cloud) file types: psd, png, jpeg; video: mp4

  • Digital Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Concept Artistry
  • 2D Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • 2D Game Art
  • Drawing
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Game Art
  • Comic Art
  • Digital Painting
Claudia M.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

$20/hr
5.0
28 jobs

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐"Claudia was an amazing artist to work with! She was able to dive into the project with passion and went above and beyond to deliver the perfect traits from our NFT series. A+++ Communication A+++++ Timeline delivery A+++++ Response time. Will 100% work with her again and reccomend her services!" Hi, welcome to my profile! I am a freelance professional artist with over 7 years of experience and it has been a real pleasure working on various projects around the world for clients and organizations. I love what I do and I always strive to provide the best of myself in every job. My creative approach and commitment to excellence have led me to reach significant milestones in my career, and I am excited to be able to share my skills and experience with you on your project. What I am most passionate about is creating unique and captivating works that perfectly adapt to the needs and desires of my clients. I am always committed to reflecting your vision and message in the most effective way possible. In addition to producing high-quality work, I strive to offer friendly, reliable service that ensures a positive experience for you. I want you to feel comfortable and excited to work with me every step of the process! ✅Illustration and original artistic concepts / High-quality professional work / Various graphic styles, ✔️ IIllustration. ✔️ Digital art. ✔️ NFT projects. ✔️Various graphic styles. ✔️ Expert in adobe programs: Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. ✔️ Expert in digital illustration, vector illustration, and plastic arts.

  • Vector Art
  • Digital Art
  • Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Concept Artistry
  • 2D Illustration
  • Cover Art Design
  • Cartoon Character
  • NFT Art
  • NFT Character
  • Arts
  • Book Illustration
  • Cover Art
  • Realistic Portrait
  • Portrait Art
  • Landscape Design
Irina K.

Kyiv, Ukraine

$20/hr
5.0
75 jobs

Hi there! If you're looking for a reliable, skilled, and creative illustrator to bring your idea to life, you've found the right person! What sets me apart from other illustrators is my ability to work in any style and always find an approach that meets the specific needs of each client. I love to bring stories to life with bright and exciting illustrations! Short deadlines are not a problem, my communication is fast, and I can improve the illustration until you are satisfied with the result! Let's cooperate and bring your story to life! Here are some testimonials from my clients from Upwork: "Irina is talented, patient and professional. I highly recommand using her service, she is fast and communicative!" "Loved working with Irina to create a custom animal drawing! She's very talented and reliable. I hope to work with her again soon." "This was a wonderful experience. Irina made multiple revisions to meet my difficult needs, and she delivered an excellent final product." "Irina was incredible to work with. She is a talented artist and took direction and ran with it. I highly recommend working with her."

  • Illustration
  • Sketch
  • Botanical Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Landscape Illustration
  • Watercolor
  • Hand-Drawn Style
  • Drawing
  • Digital Painting
  • Engraving
  • Portrait Painting
  • Charcoal
  • Realistic Portrait
  • Wood Engraving
  • Oil Painting
  • Colored Pencil
Sang Eun O.

Arlington, Virginia

$60/hr
5.0
67 jobs

I am a top-rated freelance illustrator and designer of 9+ years, with a 100% job success score on Upwork. I've worked with 200+ different clients big and small, including Netflix, Canon, Hornet, Walmart and Tribeca Studios. I also enjoy working with tech startups, indie artists, book authors, and regular individuals! 🎨 Expertise in Illustration: I specialize in custom art styles and designs for clients who are looking to render their original vision and story into creative & attractive visual illustrations- whether for their brand, book, or a mural. ✍️ What makes me different from other illustrators? ▪️Quick turnaround while producing high-quality work ▪️Fluid and collaborative communicator with years of client experience ▪️If you have an art style reference, I can create something original inspired by it ▪️Love for storytelling- I care about what you have to say and pour my heart into every project! ▪️Experience in art direction and branding, keeping your work visually consistent and powerful ▪️Ability to render A to Z styles and mediums, from traditional fine art to cartoons to digital murals

  • Digital Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Character Design
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Vector Art
  • Illustration
  • Line Drawing
  • Drawing
  • 2D Design
  • Photo Editing
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Digital Painting
Alina K.

Kyiv, Ukraine

$20/hr
5.0
55 jobs

Commercial Illustrator and graphic designer with 7+ years of experience creating commercial illustrations for books, packaging, branding, educational products, apparel prints, websites, invitations, stickers, and print materials. I specialize in watercolor illustration, line art, character design, packaging design, and cohesive visual storytelling for brands and publishing projects. My illustration style ranges from: • soft watercolor and realistic animal illustration • expressive cartoon and children’s book illustration • minimal line art and sketch illustration • premium commercial illustration for packaging and branding I create artwork that is not only visually strong, but also professionally prepared for real commercial use and printing. Clients work with me because I combine: • strong illustration skills • flexible artistic style • organized workflow • attention to detail • print-ready file preparation • responsive communication • unlimited revisions focused on achieving the best final result For me, client satisfaction and a polished final product always come first. I have experience creating: • children’s book illustrations • educational materials • packaging and label design • line art illustrations • technical and infographic illustrations • character design and expression sheets • apparel and merchandise illustrations • posters, invitations, stickers, and branding graphics • layouts for printable and publishing products I also worked on technical illustration projects for educational books, combining clean structure with visually engaging illustrations. My workflow usually includes: • discussing the brief and visual direction • researching references and building style consistency • sketch approval stage • illustration development • revisions and refinements • final print-ready file preparation I work professionally with: • Procreate • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Canva • vector and raster illustration One of the things clients value most about working with me is flexibility. I can adapt to different illustration styles and match existing aesthetics while still keeping the artwork professional and cohesive. 🗨️Client feedback: Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Alina was great to work with. She is talented and takes pride in her work. Most of all, she's eager to please, and she did as many revisions as I requested, something I really value. it's important for her that her clients are happy and pleased with the outcome. She draws by hand and is hardworking, her turnaround is quite fast, so I didn't have to wait long to recieve her work. She delivered exactly what I needed and I'm pleased with the final outcome." Whether you need watercolor illustrations, expressive characters, clean line art, packaging visuals, educational graphics, or print-ready commercial illustration— I’d love to help bring your project to life. I've completed 50+ projects with a 100% Job Success Score. Send me a message and tell me about your project — I’m always happy to discuss ideas and find the best creative direction together. updated 9.06.2026

  • Illustration
  • Line Drawing
  • Object Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • 2D Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Food Pattern
  • Character Illustration
  • Portrait Art
  • Cartoon Art
  • Packaging Design
  • Digital Painting
  • Sketching
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Watercolor
  • Label Design
  • Menu Design
  • Poster Design
  • Brand Identity

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