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Jonboy W.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
11 jobs

As a freelance illustrator with over 13 years of experience, I’m all about creating colourful, bold, and adaptable artwork that brings my clients’ visions to life. My unique style is inspired by classic cartoons and comic art and I work primarily as a vector artist. My journey as an illustrator started when I discovered my interest in digital art after studying Fine Art at university almost 20 years ago, and since then I’ve had the pleasure of working with clients from around the world. My approach is focused on quality and client satisfaction, and I’m committed to providing a personalised experience that meets the needs of each client.

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Character Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Drawing
  • 2D Illustration
  • Vector Art
  • Vector Graphic
  • Pencil Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Editorial Illustration
  • Character Development
  • Character Illustration
  • NFT Design
  • Graphic Design
Luke G.

London, United Kingdom

$37/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Aiming to create pieces of art with love and care; I specialize in Book Covers, Illustrations, Film storyboards, professional posters and advertising art. Blending traditional art with digital touch-up to give you clean yet organic illustrations. The general process: Once you've run your idea by me, I'll conjure up several sketches for your approval, then a colour sketch, then finally I'll deliver your final artwork as a file ready for publishing, posting or whatever else one does with an illustration.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Character Design
  • Gouache
  • Full Body Illustration
  • Architectural Rendering
  • Watercolor
  • Concept Artistry
  • Advertising Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Portrait Art
Nika R.

Reading, United Kingdom

$15/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I am a surface pattern designer and illustrator specializing in hand-painted seamless patterns, textile prints, decorative illustrations, and printable artwork. My work is inspired by nature, folk art, botanical elements, and modern decorative design. I enjoy creating artwork that brings character and warmth to textiles, home décor, stationery, fashion, and wall art. Every illustration begins as a hand-drawn artwork in Procreate or Adobe Photoshop, allowing me to create expressive brushwork, organic shapes, and unique compositions. Depending on the project, I can also prepare vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator. I create: • Seamless surface patterns • Textile and fabric prints • Botanical and floral illustrations • Wall art and printable posters • Home décor collections • Packaging illustrations • Decorative collections for stationery • Fashion print designs • Seasonal and holiday artwork • Hand-painted digital illustrations My goal is to create original artwork that is both visually striking and commercially versatile. I pay close attention to composition, color harmony, and repeat quality, ensuring every design works beautifully across a variety of products—from fabrics and wallpaper to apparel and home accessories. Software: • Procreate • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Canva Whether you're looking for a custom seamless pattern, a textile collection, decorative illustrations, or printable wall art, I am committed to creating high-quality artwork with clear communication and attention to every detail.

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Cartoon Art
  • Character Design
  • Line Drawing
  • Digital Art
  • 2D Design
  • Procreate
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Book Design
  • Animal Illustration
  • Sticker Design
  • Infographic
  • Icon Design
  • Canva
  • Figma
Zaima A.

London, United Kingdom

$20/hr
5.0
14 jobs

I help brands, products and books stand out visually through colourful illustration, playful packaging and distinctive brand design. I’m an illustrator and brand identity designer specialising in character illustration, packaging design, logos and children’s book artwork. My work focuses on concept-driven visuals that communicate ideas clearly while creating memorable visual identities. With a background in Product Design and a Master’s in Illustration, I combine visual storytelling with strategic design thinking. I’ve worked on projects ranging from product packaging and illustrated branding to editorial and children’s book illustration, helping businesses and authors translate ideas into engaging visual experiences. I’m currently developing a children’s book illustration project (Scribbletown) being published by Pegasus Publishers, alongside packaging and branding projects for product-based brands. Skills • Logo & Brand Identity Design • Packaging & Product Illustration • Character Design • Children’s Book Illustration • Editorial Illustration Tools Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Procreate I focus on clear communication, thoughtful concepts and polished final artwork, ensuring each project moves smoothly from idea to final delivery.

  • Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Drawing
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Storyboarding
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • AI Image Generation
  • Digital Painting
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Brand Identity Design
Matthew K.

Woking, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
71 jobs

Hi I'm Matthew, your friendly seasoned children's book illustrator, artist and layout designer. I have helped dozens of clients publish their books and I know what it takes to make a beautiful and meaningful project that matches you impact of your words. With me as your artist I will use my wealth of expereince, refined skills and joyful sense of compassion and humour to bring the most out of your project. I will communicate with you every step of the way and I will work tirelessly to make sure that you vision is represented in the most beautiful way. I have worked on a range of book projects using both self publishing platforms like KDP and Ingram Sparks as well as traditional publishers of all kinds. Additionally I publishing my own books and am now embarking on my own publishing journey as an author of my own children's book which has been bought by a publisher. I simply love what I do and I want to bring that joy and enthusiasm to your project. If you have any questions or would like a quick online chat to get to know me or see a demo of how I would work on your project get in touch. I am always friendly I look forward to working with you soon, Matthew

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Character Design
  • Autodesk Maya
  • GIF
  • Book
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Book Cover
  • Digital Design
  • Print Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Painting
Philip James E.

Brighton, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
17 jobs

Technical illustrator and graphic designer. Published in BBC Science Focus, WIRED Italia, and Popular Mechanics. I specialise in making complex information clear and considered — 3D cutaways, technical schematics, infographics, data visualisation, whitepaper layout, and presentation design. Whether the brief is an F1 suspension exploded view or a property marketing brochure, the approach is the same: strong hierarchy, tight grids, and visuals that actually communicate. A decade of experience across publishing, tech, and property marketing. I work in Cinema 4D, Redshift, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and Figma. Native English speaker

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Infographic
  • Technical Illustration
  • Data Visualization
  • Graphic Design
  • Information Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Layout Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Pitch Deck
  • Annual Report
  • White Paper Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Technical Manual
  • Technical Documentation
  • Isometric Style
  • Dashboard
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Figma
  • SaaS

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