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I'm an illustrator/Designer with over 20 years experience. I specialize in character design. I have experience in children's book illustrations, logo design, mascot design, toy design, package illustration, video game development, storyboards and T-shirt design. I worked as a designer in the Toy industry for a number of years where I worked on designs for various toy and candy products for Hasbro, Mattel, Playmates, FisherPrice and Mars Candy. My work involved product and character development, turn around technical illustrations for sculpting, full color product illustrations for packaging and presentation, storyboards, and some sculpting and model making. I also worked as a designer for a T-shirt company where I created designs for Children's T-shirts and Collegiate T-shirts for youth and adults. I have done illustrations for 8 children's books and I have done work with over 60 clients across the United States. I have excellent drawing skills and work primarily with Photoshop and Illustrator.

I am a 2D Animator and Illustrator with strong skills in hand-drawn and digital animation. I use Adobe Animate, After Effects, and Procreate to create smooth, engaging animations that bring characters and stories to life. From concept to final polish, I focus on making every frame expressive and impactful. If you’re looking for a creative animator who can deliver unique and professional 2D animations, I’d be happy to help. 🔥 What I Do Best 🎬 2D Animation – Character movements, lip-sync, and storytelling sequences ✏️ Frame-by-Frame Animation – Hand-drawn traditional-style animation 🎨 Illustration & Design – Custom art for animation projects 📺 Explainer & Motion Graphics – Engaging visuals for brands and media 📖 Animated Storytelling – Short films, ads, or narrative-driven clips 💡 Why Work With Me? ✅ Skilled in both hand-drawn + digital animation workflows ✅ Proficient with Adobe Animate, After Effects & Procreate ✅ Creative approach with attention to detail ✅ Reliable, communicative, and deadline-focused

With 9+ years of professional graphic design experience, I know how to translate a business vision into visuals that actually work. Whether you need a full brand identity built from scratch or a single print ad that stops people in their tracks, I deliver polished, professional work fast. My design style is clean and bold, and I specialize in helping businesses develop and grow their brand with intention. I take the time to understand your vision before I start - so revisions are minimal and results are on-point. 🎨 What I can help you with: Branding & logo design · Print ads & magazine layout · Packaging & labels · Social media graphics · Email campaigns · Marketing collateral · Tradeshow displays · Fillable PDFs · Illustration & infographics · Direct mail 🛠 Tools I work in: Adobe Illustrator · Photoshop · InDesign · Canva · Figma · Constant Contact ⚡ My process is simple and stress-free: Most projects are completed in 2–3 business days. Revisions are often same-day. I reply to messages quickly, and I'm happy to jump on a Zoom call to kick off your project or walk through revisions together. 📩 Ready to get started? Send me a message — I'd love to hear about your project.

I’m a full time Lead Graphic Designer and Director of Print Production within an advertising agency and I have experience designing for a full season in the NHL and I love getting my hands on anything creative! I have designed for sports including, basketball, baseball, hockey, football, soccer, softball, lacrosse, tennis, swimming, golf and many others. Now I am looking to work on more freelance projects. I have worked in sports, beauty, floral, real estate, the restaurant industry and probably any other industry you can think of! I also pride myself in my logo design skills as well as being able to create full branding guides. I have experience in YouTube thumbnail design. I am an AI expert and seamlessly integrate AI into my design process. I will listen to your requests fully and pay attention to all details listed. I am open to as many revisions as needed to exceed your expectations. I am open to all opportunities and there is no job too small. Let’s work!

Michael has over 40 years in fine art and 30 years in medical, commercial and engineering graphic design / illustration. Beyond print media, his experience includes web site creation, presentation and animation graphics. He received his BFA in mixed media from Montclair University and pursued graduate classes in computer graphics at the School of Visual Arts and Pratt Institute in Manhattan. He does work for universities as well as advertising agencies and small businesses primarily in the medical and science fields. Michael has illustrated several Lippincott medical review text books, has created thousands of medical figures, MOAs, produces cover art for medical journals, creates presentations and interactive PDF files.

Your brand is more than just a logo - it’s the heartbeat of your business, the first impression you make, and the foundation of your identity. With over 15 years of experience and more than 1,000 successful projects, I specialize in designing timeless logos and brand identities that truly capture the essence of your business. I don’t just design, I help businesses tell their story visually. Whether you're a startup looking to make a bold entrance or an established brand aiming to refine your identity, I’ll create designs that resonate deeply with your audience and elevate your brand presence. My approach is simple: I listen to your vision, understand your goals, and craft designs that not only communicate your values with clarity but also leave a lasting impression. Together, we’ll create a compelling visual identity that ensures your business thrives in today’s competitive market. ABOUT ME: 🏅 Certified Logo & Brand Identity Designer by Upwork. ✅ Upwork Skill Certification - Graphic Design. 🎉 15+ Years EXPERIENCE in the CREATIVE INDUSTRY. 💪 1000+ happy clients, still counting (I'm sure you will be happy too)😊 🏆 Thousands of Logo and Brand Identity projects are completed. AREA OF EXPERTISE: 🔰 Logo Design 🔰 Logo Animation 🔰 Business Cards 🔰 Stationery Design 🔰 T-Shirt Printing Design 🔰 Movie cover and Poster Design 🔰 Label and Package Design 🔰 Web Design 🔰 Post Card and Flyer Design 🔰 Brochure Design 🔰 EBook Cover Design 🔰 Magazine design 🔰 Menu Design 🔰 NFT drawings 🔰 UI/UX Design DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: 🔰 Research-based Designs 🔰 3D mockup 🔰 High-Resolution Files 🔰 Printable Files 🔰 Logo Transparency 🔰 100% satisfaction guarantee 🔰 Source and Vector files (ai, eps, PSD, SVG, etc) 🔰 Social media kit 🔰 Stationery designs 🔰 Email Signature 🔰 Favicon, App icon, and much more. WHY CHOOSE MY SERVICE: 📌 A unique identity. 📌 Logo design specialist 📌 Fast Communication & VIP support. 📌 Printable Size files. 📌 Original, highly creative, unique design. 📌 Unlimited Revisions until you are completely satisfied. 📌 Award-winning designers. 📌 Copyrights transfer. Vector Source Files Formats: .AI .EPS .SVG .PDF .PSD .JPEG .PNG ✅ Click the green "Hire me" button at the top of the page and INVITE ME TO YOUR JOB. I look forward to hearing from you. Minimalist Logo | Minimal | Modern | Professional | Flat | Luxury | Text | Vintage | Badge | Hand drawn | Feminine | Signature | Custom | Unique | Creative.