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Mrunal Manisha H.

Nagpur, India

$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Sketching is my main skill. Willing to explore and learn new things. Can achieve what expected. Completion of work before deadline. Looking forward to work hard and within expectations!!

  • Pencil Illustration
  • Animal Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • Logo Design
  • Sketching
  • Still Life Painting
  • Portrait Painting
  • Portrait Art
  • Caricature
Yash R.

Ratnagiri, India

$50/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I design production-ready, semi-realistic character concepts that stop scrollers, secure backers, and elevate your IP. I partner with funded indie studios, tabletop creators, and boutique publishers to produce commercial-grade visual assets. My foundation in traditional anatomy and lighting, combined with modern digital mastery, ensures every asset feels believable, atmospheric, and tailored to your project’s narrative. The Professional Standard & Proven Track Record Premium art is only half the equation; a smooth production pipeline is the other. My 100% Job Success Score is built on professional reliability, and past clients consistently highlight my ability to execute complex briefs: • Ego-Free Iteration: I am highly adaptable and trusted to adjust art styles mid-project based on specific feedback "without ego." • Dependable Delivery: I run a strict, milestone-driven workflow, with a history of meeting "every milestone deadline" and delivering final modules ahead of schedule. • Agile Problem Solving: I bring "smart problem solving" to the table, take direction well, and adjust quickly to your technical constraints. • Proactive Communication: I maintain transparent, "clean" communication from the initial sketch phase through to final rendering. Core Deliverables & Capabilities • Cinematic Key Art: High-impact promotional illustrations for Steam capsules, marketing materials, and covers designed to drive clicks. • Character Concepting: Iterative, production-ready character designs for game development pipelines and tabletop campaigns. • Narrative Illustration: Mood-focused character art for editorial use, visual novels, and premium IP expansion. What You Receive • Delivery of production-ready, meticulously organized layered files. • A reliable, feedback-friendly workflow tailored for art directors and project managers. • Mastery of industry-standard tools (Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint). Ready to elevate your project's visual identity? Click 'Invite' at the top of this page. Send me a brief overview of your IP, and we will schedule a quick alignment call to map out a milestone-driven art pipeline that fits your launch schedule.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • 2D Art
  • Character Design
  • Digital Art
  • Sketching
  • Portrait Art
  • Digital Painting
Deepti R.

Seoni, India

$15/hr
4.9
66 jobs

Hi! I'm a professional Illustrator and Digital Artist with many successful projects on Upwork. I specialize in traditional illustrations, vector illustrations, Adobe Illustrator artwork, apparel graphics, textile pattern design, watercolour art, character design, and custom illustrations. I focus on creating high-quality, original artwork with clear communication and on-time delivery with unlimited Revisions. Let's bring your ideas to life!

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Art
  • Logo Design
  • Line Drawing
  • Hand-Drawn Style
  • Character Design
  • Sketching
  • Sketch
  • Modern Style
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Digital Painting
  • Realistic
Tathagata M.

Howrah, India

$11/hr
4.9
28 jobs

Digital Illustrator & Painter | 20+ Years Experience | Realistic Portraits, Children’s Books, Fantasy Art, Game Art, Landscape Illustrations, Historical Paintings, Card Game Illustrations. Welcome to my creative world! Hey there! I'm Tathagata Mandal (TathaART), a dedicated artist passionate about breathing life into art since the early 2000s, with a solid foundation in fine arts and advanced computer arts. As a full-time artist, I craft realistic digital paintings and illustrations that tell stories, evoke emotions, and leave a lasting impact. Whether it's a portrait, a landscape, or a concept piece, I pour my creativity and expertise into every brushstroke, ensuring each artwork is a masterpiece in its own right. My expertise includes: • ✍️ Realistic Portraits – lifelike detail and mood-driven compositions • 📚 Children’s Book Illustration – vibrant, story-rich visuals for young readers • 🧚‍♂️ Fantasy & Game Art – characters, environments, and scenes that transport your audience • 🌄 Landscape Illustration – painterly digital environments with depth and atmosphere I work in Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and Rebelle, combining traditional painting aesthetics with the efficiency of digital tools. Whether you're an author, game developer, art director, or publisher. I offer: ✅ High-quality illustrations ✅ Strong storytelling and visual emotion ✅ Professional communication and on-time delivery Let's bring your ideas to life through art. 📩 Send me a message—I'd love to hear about your project!

  • Digital Illustration
  • Illustration
  • Pen & Ink Illustration
  • Realistic
  • Animal Illustration
  • Nature Illustration
  • Figurative Illustration
  • Landscape Illustration
  • Digital Painting
  • Book Cover
  • Realist Painting
  • Individual Portrait
  • Oil Painting
  • Pet Portrait
  • Realistic Portrait
Deeksha L.

Balachaur, India

$5/hr
5.0
4 jobs

✅ Digital Artist | Illustration Artist | Vector Artist | Cartoon Artist | Storyboard | Creative Storytelling | Comic Art | Manga Hi! I’m a passionate illustration artist with a keen eye for storytelling and character design. Whether it’s creating captivating children’s book illustrations, dynamic comic art, or detailed storyboards, I bring stories to life with visually engaging artwork. 🎨 What I Can Do for You: ✅ Children’s Book Illustrations – Whimsical and engaging artwork for young readers ✅ Cartoon & Comic Art – Playful characters and immersive storytelling ✅ Storyboarding – Clear, expressive visuals to bring your ideas to life ✅ Creative Storytelling – Crafting compelling narratives through art ✅ Manga & Graphic Novels – Unique styles tailored to your story ✅ Character Design & Development – Expressive, memorable characters for any project ✅ Scene & Background Illustrations – Detailed compositions that enhance storytelling ✅ Animal & Fantasy Character Illustration – Bringing creatures and worlds to life ✅ Digital Illustration & Painting – High-quality artwork for various media ✅ Vector Art & Illustrations – Optimized for web, print, and branding 🚀 Skills & Tools: ✅ Strong sense of composition, color, and storytelling ✅ Expert in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate ✅ Versatile in multiple styles, from Western comics to Japanese manga ✅ Quick learner, adaptable to different tones and genres ✅ Experience in long-term and team-based projects ✅ Proficient in Asana, Slack, and Notion for seamless collaboration If you’re looking for high-quality illustrations that elevate your story, let’s work together! Message me to discuss your project. 🎨✨

  • Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • Character Design
  • 2D Art
  • Charcoal Illustration
  • Informational Infographic
  • Charcoal
  • Photography
  • 3D Model
  • Graphic Design
  • Color Grading
  • Poster Design
Priyanka B.

Kolkata, India

$35/hr
5.0
20 jobs

• Art type: 2D digital illustration. Anything to draw. • Softwares: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign softwares. • Work type: Comic, cartoons, line drawing, character design, children's story book illustration, water colour type digital illustration, figure drawing, background illustration, landscape, graphic design: illustration based logo and posters; flat illustration, T-shirt illustration and rendering reference illustration style. About : I am a digital illustrator, working on illustration field for 5 years. And have been taught by many artists and professionals; have done projects based on clients' descriptions and also personal projects like the ones uploaded in my Upwork portfolio. I can draw nice and beautiful illustrations for you too! I love working with digital drawing and different color palettes. At present, my interest is to draw for different categories. I do not do animation right now. I do not prefer conversations via calls but you can always send me notes, links and attachments through messages. My process involves 3 basic steps: rough sketches, detail lining, coloring. In between comes the revisions and updates. In detail what I can deliver are: • Rough sketches • Thumbnails (Story flow on all pages) • Detail drawing • Coloured illustrations • Updates • Revisions • No AI generated images • Consistency in style • I can follow a mixed of illustration style/type references • High quality illustrations (JPEGs, PNGs, PDFs, TIFs etc. to be checked if other formats are available) • Layout with bleed and font selection/decision • Artworks based on clients' brief, high quality illustration, newly created drawings, black and white illustration, colored illustration, plenty of revisions and files like JPEGs, PNGs, PDFs, TIFs, etc. • No source files like PSD, ai- Adobe illustrator, INDD. • You'll be allowed to make business with the illustrations that I'll do for you. • The time one illustration would take depends on the details of your requirement. Apart from these, is there anything I can help you with regarding your desired illustrations ? Thank you for reading my profile. It would be nice to talk to an interested client like you on your professional requirement in the field of art and illustrations. Feel free to discuss with me. Best wishes, Priyanka Biswas (Artist/ illustrator/ designer..)

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Character Design
  • Cartoon Style
  • Storybook
  • Digital Art
  • Comic Book
  • Comic Art
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Caricature
  • Pop Art
  • Comics
  • Cartoon Art

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