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Charlene M.

San Diego, California

$55/hr
5.0
50 jobs

I am a professional illustrator with the talent and skills to carry your concept to finished project with passion and dedication. My experience with various clients has made me a flexible artist open to outside- of the box and innovative ideas. I work mostly in traditional drawing and painting illustrations, however can do excellent digital work on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. I have worked digitally, traditionally and in public art. One of my most exciting accomplishments was working on the first- ever fully painted, 80- minute feature film, called Loving Vincent, in Poland. I worked on the film with a team of international painter- animators to complete the last frames of the 64000+ frames of the film. It premiered in the United States in October 2017 and is now available on Netflix, and other platforms. I illustrate children's books of all kinds of styles in gouache, watercolor, pen and ink, pencil and mixed media. Some of the most recently published and award-winning books I have illustrated, are called "In the Nick of Time", "This is the Earth", "Like Rain Water" written by D. Cummings, "Little Tuckie", written by A. Tucker and "Dear Danger", a novel written by T. Lowe. Other titles I have illustrated are, "Rudolph the Longhaired Dachshund", "Mathimals", and various others. They are available in Print, on Makeawaymedia, Amazon, Barnes & Nobles and Google. In the public realm, I design and paint murals indoors as well as outdoors, stretching up to 24 feet long on buildings. These experiences make me an excellent team worker and independent artist to see projects through with hard work, reliability and innovation. Feel free to see more of my personal work here: charlenemosley.com and on Instagram: Instagram.com/cm__art

  • Oil Painting
  • Painting
  • Storybook
  • Book
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Watercolor
  • Book Cover
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Cartoon Art
  • Fine Art
  • Book Layout
  • Sketching
  • German
  • Caricature
Lauren O.

Santa Monica, California

$50/hr
5.0
37 jobs

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to view my artwork! Originally from Pennsylvania, I'm an Artist/Illustrator based in sunny Santa Monica, CA. I hold a BFA in Drawing/Painting and and MFA in Studio Art. I’ve also worked in art education and children’s libraries. I have a great love for book art, lettering, and combining text with images. I use drawing, painting, printmaking and collage techniques, then edit and refine them digitally in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. Line drawing, ink/watercolor painting, and hand-lettering/calligraphy are some of my specialties. I can draw with great technical accuracy and be highly detail-oriented. I also often work in a more loose, expressive manner, or combine the two techniques (my favorite approach). I create a lot of botanical and herbal illustration, flora and fauna, landscapes, houses and architectural images, vehicles, figures, portraits, etc. I’m also very knowledgeable about Astrology and Tarot, and have made a lot of work around metaphysical themes, including my own Tarot and oracle decks. Illustration for clothing is another area I have a lot of experience in and love to work on! I’ve worked for Obey Clothing, East/West Shop, Midnight Rider and Idylwild Woods clothing, amongst others. I have my own line of hand-painted clothing pieces. The arts, health/nutrition/herbalism, gardening/farming, environmental advocacy, education, psychology, mythology, folklore, and social justice are some of my strongest interests. I've worked for other clients in the Film, Music, Fashion, Education and Food Industries, and am open to all subjects! I look forward to learning more about you and your projects, and collaborating! -Lauren

  • Oil & Acrylic Paint
  • Portrait Art
  • Realist Painting
  • Still Life Painting
  • Watercolor
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Nature Illustration
  • Botanical Illustration
  • Line Drawing
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Calligraphy
  • Drawing
  • Sketching
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Fashion Design
Haley H.

Dublin, California

$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Hello! I’m Haley and I’m a graphic designer, painter, and illustrator based in California. I have a degree in both Graphic Design and Visual Art and I’m super passionate about all sorts of hand-done illustration. I have ample experience with Adobe Suites and have completed a variety of commission projects including brand identities, public murals, logo designs, and more. Beyond freelance work, I have in-house graphic design experience and am well versed in designing across a variety of visual styles and brands.

  • Painting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Canva
  • Logo Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Illustration
  • Album Cover Design
  • Poster Design
  • 2D Illustration
  • Procreate
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Greeting Cards & Invitations
  • Watercolor
Nick P.

San Diego, California

$50/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I’m a professional illustrator and painter specializing in vibrant, psychedelic Southwestern-themed artwork. Whether you’re searching for a show-stopping centerpiece for your home or the perfect print to gift a friend or family member, my unique creations are designed to captivate and bring a fresh twist to any space. Let’s find the piece you didn’t know you were missing! • Specialize in digital southwestern illustrations - 5x5 - 36x48 (or larger if requested) • Specialize in hand painted small to large wood and canvas pieces (same sizes as above) • Experience in designing vibrant pieces to bring life into an available space • Regular communication is important to me, so let’s keep in touch with all of your ideas

  • Procreate
  • Digital Art
  • Digital Painting
  • 2D Design
  • Drawing
  • Album Cover
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Pet Portrait
  • Psychedelic Style
  • Country Music
  • Colorful Style
Kelsey C.

Corona, California

$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am an artist located in Corona, Ca specializing in fine art, digital illustration, and large sign painting. I have experience with commissions making a person’s vision come to life as well as selling my own original artwork. Whether you need artwork for a new business or a meaningful gift, I can definitely be of service. *Detail oriented, well thought out work *Always open to feedback and willing to make adjustments *Extremely punctual and ready to get the job done

  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Procreate
  • Drawing
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Individual Portrait
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Pet Portrait
  • Digital Painting
Olivia B.

San Francisco, California

$40/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Hi there! I am an artist with expertise in oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting. I also have experience in fashion and apparel. I am happy to connect with any and all inquiries!

  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Research Methods
  • Research Papers
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Drawing

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