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Illustrator/Comic/Manga artist I’m a highly skilled illustrator with over 10 years of experience specializing in children’s books and manga/comic art. My expertise lies in creating captivating visuals that engage readers of all ages, blending whimsical storytelling with dynamic and expressive designs. I bring a professional background in freelance illustration and graphic design, with projects ranging from enchanting children’s book illustrations to bold, intricate manga and comic artwork. My experience includes: • Children’s Book Illustration • Manga/Comic Art • Character Design • Cover Art • Digital Illustration Whether crafting imaginative worlds for young readers or delivering striking visuals for comic and manga projects, I focus on attention to detail, emotional resonance, and artistic excellence. Let’s bring your stories to life!

My name is Ronald Acosta, I’m an artist/illustrator from the Bay Area California, currently based in New England. As of 2025, I’ve about 8 years experience working with independent developers/publishers, startups and writers. For the past six years I’ve been the artist on The Adventures of Starman series, a graphic novel sci-fi universe blended with real life events, as well as The Tales of Treydora, a fantasy based comic book series; Both of which are building platforms for Art, Comics and Games in web3 and the metaverse space. My style of art can range from realistic to highly stylized/cartoonish, so I can easily adapt to whatever the project requires. I have experience in cinematic storytelling, storyboarding, sequential-comic book art, character design, promotional art and all around illustration in general. I work in both traditional mediums and digitally via Procreate and Photoshop. I pull heavy inspiration from video game art, anime, and comic book artists like Frank Miller, Jim Lee and Barry Windsor Smith. Feel free to browse through my profile here with the various pieces from my portfolio. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for the consideration!

For more than 15 years, I have been producing presentation assets across industries. I have extensive credits with American Express, AT&T, Cablevision, Du Pont, JCDecauxNA, Kinetic (a division of WPP), among many others including nonprofit organizations. I have expert knowledge of PowerPoint and strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat as well as Premiere Pro for video editing. My work includes the use of visually effective and attractive data displays. I also often edit presentations including formatting changes, resizing, touch-ups, etc., saving in the proper format, flow, consistency, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. I transform complex concepts into understandable messages for intended audiences. I can communicate and work alongside all levels of your organization, as well as execute tasks and prioritize projects while meeting competing or changing deadlines in high-pressure situations.

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New York-based filmmaker and storyteller with a background in architecture. I create short-form content that feels authentic whether it’s sponsored or not. My framing never shifts, and my audience follows because they recognize themselves in the work. What I Create: Short-Form Video: TikTok and Instagram content that integrates naturally into daily life. Photography: Visual assets for Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hospitality brands. Content Direction: Strategic planning for travel, tech, productivity, and lifestyle brands. My Approach: I work across nine content playlists (daily life, routines, spaces, etc.) to show products in honest contexts. I’m drawn to intentional, design-forward brands building tools or places people reach for every day. Availability: Open to hotels, Airbnbs, hospitality brands, and lifestyle/tech companies looking for content that connects. Portfolio: matildaterolli.work

✴ Upwork Top 1% Talent - Expert Vetted With 15+ years of building premium brands across the US, LATAM, and Europe, I deliver structured Brand Positioning and Identity engagements for B2B, B2C, lifestyle, fintech, and CPG brands. Each project includes competitive analysis, SWOT, audience and positioning frameworks, brand architecture, archetype definition, and a complete visual identity system (logo, color, typography, photography direction, Figma prototype, and social visual framework). The result is a comprehensive brand guidelines document designed to support long-term consistency, clarity, and growth. Awards and Recognition • New York Festivals Award • TikTok Award – Best Financial Channel Strategy • Wall Street Online Marketing Award • Asociación Argentina de Marketing Award • National Costume Museum Honoree – Founder and Creative Director of MIIST, featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Vanidades, and Buenos Aires Fashion Week Jury Roles • Grand Juror, New York Festivals Awards • Juror, Shorty Impact Awards • Juror, A’ Design Awards