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Marianne O.

North Vancouver, Canada

$28/hr
5.0
47 jobs

Hello! I’m an Illustrator and Graphic Designer with extensive experience creating assets for both print and digital. I’m proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, and have worked on projects ranging from international film festival marketing materials to illustrations for children’s YouTube content. I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work on time. I maintain a 100% Job Success Score on Upwork and hold an invitation-only Skill Certification in illustration. Let’s work together to bring your ideas to life!

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 2D Illustration
  • Vector Tracing
  • Infographic
  • Hand-Drawn Style
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Graphic Design
  • Vector Graphic
  • Icon Design
  • Layout Design
  • Pattern Illustration
  • Cards & Flyers
  • Print Marketing Materials
  • Pixel Art
Sreeharini M.

Toronto, Canada

$56/hr
4.9
50 jobs

Hi there! My name is Sreeharini Murali (Harini) and I am a medical & science illustrator. I create detailed and accurate illustrations that visually communicate complex medical concepts to a diverse audience. With a background in Biomedical Engineering and experience working in healthcare software, I bring both scientific understanding and visual storytelling to my work. I collaborate with researchers, healthcare companies, educators, and publishers to develop visuals that communicate medical ideas with clarity and precision. My work includes: • Anatomical illustrations • Surgical and procedural visuals • Scientific figures for journals • Patient education graphics • Medical infographics and device illustrations In addition to medical & science illustration, I also offer supporting graphic design services for scientific and healthcare communication, including: • Infographics and visual data communication • Website and landing page layouts • Logo and brand visuals • Brochure, poster, and educational material design • Presentation and e-learning graphics I work primarily with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects) and Procreate for creating detailed 2D medical visuals and motion graphics. I am also comfortable using Figma, Canva, and presentation design tools such as PowerPoint and Google Slides to support educational content, e-learning materials, and collaborative workflows. You can view selected projects in my Upwork portfolio, and I’d be happy to share additional work samples if needed. You can see more of my work on my website ArtiniStudio (ArtiniStudio dot com). If you’re looking for a medical illustrator who can bring clarity and precision to complex topics, I would be happy to discuss your project.

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 2D Illustration
  • Vector Graphic
  • Procreate
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Medical Animation
  • Botanical Illustration
  • Blender
  • Biomedical Visualization
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • 3D Sculpting
  • Visualization
  • Graphic Design
  • Anatomy
  • Biological Illustration
  • Animal Illustration
  • Scientific Illustration
Yanwei J.

Toronto, Canada

$35/hr
5.0
29 jobs

🌟 Children’s Book Illustrator & Publishing Specialist I guide the entire journey - from illustration planning and cover design to formatting and Amazon A+ Content - keeping your book visually consistent from manuscript to marketplace. ✅ 100+ completed book projects ✅ 100% hand-drawn illustrations (No AI) ✅ Character design ✅ KDP, IngramSpark and more 🏆 CLIO Bronze & NYF Bronze Awards 📍 Based in Toronto | Available worldwide

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Watercolor
  • Cartoon Art
  • Whimsical
  • Hand-Drawn Style
  • Cartoon Style
  • KDP Interior
  • Print Design
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Comic Art
  • Freehand Digital Illustration
  • Animal Illustration
  • Character Illustration
  • Book Illustration
  • Playful Tone
  • Storybook
  • Colorful Style
Nima D.

Toronto, Canada

$20/hr
5.0
112 jobs

Multimedia Designer with over 4 years of experience in motion graphics, web design, UI/UX, and video editing. Skilled in creating brand-aligned visuals, interactive layouts, and high-quality motion content. Strong ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and deliver impactful creative solutions.

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 2D Illustration
  • Vector Tracing
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Logo Design
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • 3D Modeling
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
Nathan P.

Oshawa, Canada

$25/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Hello! I am a design-oriented illustrator with over 6 years experience creating hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations for novels, non-fiction, comics, children's books, Christian media, and more. I also enjoy designing props, plants, characters, lettering, logos, and overall world-building & design. All my art is original and hand-drawn (NO AI). I specialize in line and colour art, but with experience in a variety of styles I can adapt to your needs. I bring clear communication, detailed research, and creative solutions. Areas of service: ▸ Illustration – spot & full-page ▸ Sketches – design/concept, from reference & imagination ▸ Anthropomorphic characters – designs, portraits, scenes ▸ Lettering – letterforms, alphabets, names, slogans ▸ Prop design – hero, personal/hand, set, trim ▸ Colouring (line art) – pages & books ▸ Biblical – illustrated truths, lessons, colouring ▸ Logos & icons – brands, games, websites ▸ Stickers & pins – fun, cute, serious, on-brand ▸ Fantasy – speculative fiction, abstract, epic composition ▸ Merchandise – concepting for toys & products I've self-published a children's book, written & illustrated for fantasy (70+ pages of illustration), illustrated a 50-page colouring book of giraffes, created artwork for Bible stories and principles, created an illustrated alphabet, and am currently making a webcomic. I work as unto the Lord – the Master Artist – and will bring my best to your project (Colossians 3:23-24). Available Mon–Fri | Digital software: Krita, Inkscape, GIMP

  • Illustration
  • Drawing
  • Sketching
  • Concept Artistry
  • Prop Design
  • Monogram Logo
  • Fantasy
  • Freehand Digital Illustration
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Book Illustration
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • Character Illustration
  • 2D Product Drawing
  • Storytelling
  • Character Design
  • Digital Painting
  • Worldbuilding
  • Live Consultation
  • Abstract Logo
  • Logo Design
Stephanie C.

Vancouver, Canada

$75/hr
5.0
99 jobs

Hi, and thanks for stopping by! I’m a packaging designer, branding expert, and illustrator with 20+ years of experience crafting compelling, market-ready visuals for consumer products, retail packaging, and brand identity. My expertise lies in blending creative storytelling, surface pattern design, and technical precision to deliver designs that stand out on the shelf and resonate with buyers. What I Offer: ✔ Packaging Design & Branding – from concept to final print-ready files ✔ Illustration for Consumer Products – adaptable to any artistic style ✔ Surface Pattern & Textile Design – seamless repeat patterns for packaging & products ✔ Expert-Level Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop – high-quality vector & image editing ✔ Retail-Ready Label & Box Design – compliance-ready and visually striking ✔ Fast Ideation & Concept Mockups – multiple creative solutions tailored to your brief ✔ Pixel-Perfect, Print-Ready Designs – ensuring flawless final production ✔ A Collaborative, Can-Do Attitude – meeting tight deadlines with ease ✔ Deep Understanding of Color, Trends & Market Appeal I’d love to help bring your brand’s vision to life. Let’s create something bold, beautiful, and impactful together! Best, Stephanie

  • Illustration
  • Vector Graphic
  • Editorial Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Art Direction
  • Branding
  • Sticker
  • Packaging Design
  • Label Compliance
  • Print Production
  • Food Packaging
  • Graphic Design

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