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Akaysha H.

Marysville, California

$15/hr
5.0
23 jobs

I am a Virtual Assistant and Artist. My experience in virtual assisting includes, responding to emails, creating templates, creating and editing logos and photos, etc. As an artist I am self-taught, specializing in digital works, stained glass, acrylics on canvas, and watercolor on paper. I also do many types of arts & crafts, hand embroidery, handmade buttons, stickers, and party decor. I create templates for clients who do laser engraving. I have converted images and handwriting to files that are suitable for their laser engraving software

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Watercolor
  • Hand-Drawn Style
  • Procreate
  • Sticker Design
  • Digital Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Image Editing
  • PNG
  • Fine Art
  • Sales
  • Embroidery
  • Painting
  • Arts & Crafts
Darquese H.

Harvey, Illinois

$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Hiya! I'm a digital designer and illustrator with 7+ years of experience, and I genuinely love what I do. From character illustrations and book covers to logos and banners — I pour passion and care into every piece I create. I work primarily in Procreate, Krita, Canva, and Inkscape, blending styles to match each client's vision. Whether you're an indie author, small business owner, or fellow creative, I'm here to make your project feel uniquely yours!

  • Illustration
  • Branding
  • Digital Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Design
  • Canva
  • Krita
  • Inkscape
  • Procreate
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Book Cover Design
  • Tattoo Design
  • Menu Design
  • Design Theory
  • Banner Ad Design
  • Minimalist
  • Luxurious
  • Character Design
  • Character Illustration
Devin J. W.

Westland, Michigan

$15/hr
4.8
9 jobs

Life is a story and the best art is too! Happy to help with comics, covers, picture books, murals, logos, and everything cool. • Comic art - dynamic, hand-drawn comic art. • Illustration - children's book illustrations, posters, covers, logos. • Painting - watercolor, acrylic murals, mixed media illustrations. • Writing - comic scripts, fiction.

  • Comics
  • Cartoon Art
  • Drawing
  • Comic Art
  • 2D Illustration
  • Pen & Ink Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Watercolor
  • Painting
  • Illustration
  • Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Inking
Ryan E.

Phoenix, Arizona

$33/hr
5.0
5 jobs

artist & designer based in Phoenix, AZ. graphics, 3D modeling & traditional art. experience with creating book manuscripts, print-ready PDF's, e-books, flyers, business cards. familiar with 3D CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and a range of other programs. this is my side hustle - tattoo artist & muralist in real life. thanks!

  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Print Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • SketchUp
  • Branding
  • Layout Design
  • Mural
  • Digital Art
  • Digital Illustration
  • Sketching
  • Tattoo Design
  • Painting
Maria G.

Dyersburg, Tennessee

$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Editorial & Commercial Illustrator | Caricatures • Concept Art • Hand‑Drawn Visual Storytelling I’m an editorial and commercial illustrator specializing in hand‑drawn artwork that communicates ideas with clarity, personality, and strong visual storytelling. Since 2016, I’ve created illustrations for newsletters, writers, small businesses, campaigns, and commentary platforms always drawn by hand, never generated or automated. My work blends traditional fundamentals with expressive digital rendering, producing clean, readable illustrations that stand out in feeds, articles, and branded content. I offer a range of illustration services, including POLTOONS, editorial concepts, caricatures, character‑driven visuals, and narrative sketches. Every piece is sketched, inked, and colored manually no AI, no templates, no shortcuts. For clients who need commentary‑driven art, I also provide political and issue‑based illustration as a specialty service, drawing from years of experience in satire and visual communication. 🎯 What I Create Editorial Illustrations for articles, newsletters, explainers, and branded content Caricatures individuals, teams, families, public figures Sketch, Ink & Color Work clean line art, polished digital finishes Article‑to‑Visual Concepts send me a URL and I’ll translate it into a visual idea Optional Specialty: Pol & commentary‑driven illustration (satire, issue‑based visuals) Styles Offered: Pen & Ink * Kolormarc Alcohol Markers* Watercolor * Black & White * Painterly Digital (Sargent‑inspired)

  • Editorial Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Vector Art
  • Cartoon Style
  • Vector Graphic
  • 2D Illustration
  • Comic Art
  • Caricature
  • Political Science
  • Cartoon Art
  • Editorial Design
  • Comics
  • Political Art
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Sketching
Nicole D.

Milford, New Hampshire

$20/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I'm an artist with experience in painting, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. In recent years I've primarily been focused on painting (oil, acrylic, & digital) and drawing (graphite, charcoal, & ink), but I'm always open to new creative challenges and opportunities.

  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Still Life Painting
  • 2D Illustration
  • Realist Painting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Oil Painting
  • Illustration
  • Digital Art

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