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I am a top-rated freelance illustrator and designer of 9+ years, with a 100% job success score on Upwork. I've worked with 200+ different clients big and small, including Netflix, Canon, Hornet, Walmart and Tribeca Studios. I also enjoy working with tech startups, indie artists, book authors, and regular individuals! 🎨 Expertise in Illustration: I specialize in custom art styles and designs for clients who are looking to render their original vision and story into creative & attractive visual illustrations- whether for their brand, book, or a mural. ✍️ What makes me different from other illustrators? ▪️Quick turnaround while producing high-quality work ▪️Fluid and collaborative communicator with years of client experience ▪️If you have an art style reference, I can create something original inspired by it ▪️Love for storytelling- I care about what you have to say and pour my heart into every project! ▪️Experience in art direction and branding, keeping your work visually consistent and powerful ▪️Ability to render A to Z styles and mediums, from traditional fine art to cartoons to digital murals

I've been a professional illustrator for more than 30 years with experience in book publishing,architectural rendering,logo design, pen and ink engraving style illustration.landscape art and more. My preferred media types include watercolor dyes, soft pencil on paper,colored pencil and pen and ink.

I can help with the complete book design and publishing experience - for both print and ebook. The goal is to impactfully deliver a book's message through the impressions made by the overall book package - book covers, pages, and/or digital presentation. Here are a few of the things I can do for you - - Cover design - starting with your thoughts, ideas, and overall vision for your book, I'll provide multiple design options and fine-tune from there until we get to the perfect cover for you book. Please note: I'm not an illustrator so I'm not able to provide custom artwork, but I do use the magic of graphic design to create unique images using existing art/graphics/photos. - Page design & formatting - drawing inspiration from your cover and overall vision for your book, I'll provide multiple page design options - from there we'll fine-tune to bring the elements of your book together into an engaging and cohesive package. - Ebook conversion - creating ebook files for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Nook , ​& others that mirror the print version of your book - I specialize in complex ebook formatting and work directly in the HTML coding for the best looking and most functional ebook possible - NO stripped-down ebooks built by third-party/auto-conversion tools! - Assistance with CreateSpace, Ingram Spark, Lightning Source, KDP, Apple Books, Smashwords, LOC, and more - all of these sites/services can be complicated to navigate! Let me help! I'm familiar with them all and have helped dozens of authors navigate the print and ebook processes. Please feel free to request samples from my portfolio. NOTE: Phone consultations are NOT typically offered. Over 10 years of book design, Lorie has found online communication to be much more effective for the work required and for overall project management. If a phone consult is required, it is only offered at a premium hourly rate.

Creative Multimedia Designer & Concept Artist with 10+ years of experience spanning political media, product development, and Web3 entertainment; Helping brands, startups, and creators bring ideas to life through bold visual storytelling. I specialize in illustration, branding, apparel graphics, NFT collections, motion graphics, and character design with a strong focus on creating memorable IP and marketable visuals. I’m best known as the original artist and co-creator behind the globally recognized NFT brand Pudgy Penguins, where I designed the core artwork and over 100 unique traits that helped shape one of Web3’s most iconic character collections. My work has been featured by The Verge and recognized across the NFT and digital art space. Before entering Web3, I worked in multimedia design and video production, creating advertising campaigns, motion graphics, branding assets, and promotional content for political campaigns, businesses, and entertainment-focused brands. Over the years, I’ve built a strong freelance reputation through Upwork by consistently delivering high-quality creative work, fast communication, and adaptable design solutions for clients worldwide. My skill set includes: ⚡ Motion Graphics & Video Editing ⚡ Illustration & Concept Art ⚡ Character Design ⚡ Apparel & Streetwear Graphics ⚡ Branding & Logo Design ⚡ NFT & Generative Collection Design ⚡ Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Cinema 4D & more Whether you need a full creative direction for a brand, collectible artwork, merch graphics, social media visuals, or polished multimedia assets, I focus on creating work that feels original, emotionally engaging, and commercially strong. ✅ Co-created artwork and visual trait systems for the globally recognized NFT brand Pudgy Penguins, helping establish one of the most recognizable early Web3 character identities. ✅ Developed a multidisciplinary design workflow using industry-standard creative tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Maya, and Clip Studio Paint. ✅Developed multimedia advertising assets using motion graphics, typography, compositing, and editorial storytelling techniques for political and commercial campaigns. ✅Helped drive product ideation, sourcing strategy, and brand development for consumer products spanning toys, games, books, and entertainment concepts. ✅Expanded creative capabilities across illustration, apparel graphics, concept art, branding, animation, and multimedia storytelling while adapting to both Web2 and Web3 creative ecosystems. ✅Continued evolving as an independent creative lead focused on adaptable storytelling, stylized character design, and hybrid 2D/3D visual development inspired by animation and entertainment culture

I help brands develop cohesive, elevated visual identities that make sense across platforms. With a BA in Art + Digital Media and 15+ years of experience across multiple disciplines, I’m able to think both creatively and systemically about brand visuals. I work as a visual brand partner, guiding the look and feel of your brand through a clear, intentional system that connects design, imagery, and content. My background spans graphic design, photography, surface pattern design, and illustration, which allows me to think beyond individual deliverables and focus on how everything works together. I can help you with: • Visual brand direction and cohesive design systems (color, typography, imagery) • Brand refreshes • Content for social, web, and marketing • Product and lifestyle photography • Brand-aligned graphics, printed visuals, and packaging If you’re looking for someone who can both design and guide, ask the right questions, and help you make confident creative decisions, I’d love to work together.

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