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Clever. Conceptual. Slightly surreal. I bring 13 years of experience in digital illustration and graphic design to clients who want something just a little more imaginative than the norm. My style blends editorial sophistication with whimsical storytelling—perfect for authors, self-published writers, publishers, musicians, and small businesses looking to stand out with striking visual narratives. Whether you need a book cover that arrests the eye, a poster that starts a conversation, or an illustration that adds depth to your message, I’m here to deliver artwork that’s both beautiful and purposeful. I specialize in: • Editorial Illustration • Poster & Flyer Design • Book Cover Design • T-Shirt and Merchandise Graphics • eBook Layout & Visual Design My work leans toward the surreal and symbolic—ideal for projects with a philosophical, lyrical, or unconventional edge. I’m proficient in Photoshop and Procreate, and I pride myself on clean files, professional formatting, and clear communication throughout every stage of the process. I work solo and prefer fixed-price contracts. I’m available throughout the week and hold myself to a high standard of diligence and detail. Let’s create something clever.

I am a Graphic Designer that specializes in designing various graphics for physical or digital projects. I've worked with posters, CD covers, business cards, various digital media ads, and YouTube thumbnails. I work a lot with graphic design, and often create digital collages. Want someone to do your graphics for you? I am your person! I value communication a lot. When you work with me, we will talk a bit about what you are looking for and I will show you my progress as I work on your commissions.

🎨 Are you looking for a professional illustrator who can transform your ideas into compelling visuals that engage audiences, strengthen storytelling, and bring your creative vision to life? I help authors, publishers, self-publishing creators, educators, startups, and game developers create high-quality illustrations tailored to their goals. Whether you need a Children's Book Illustrator, Character Designer, Comic Book Artist, Graphic Novel Illustrator, Concept Artist, Book Cover Designer, Environment Artist, or 2D Game Artist, I deliver custom artwork from concept to completion. With experience across publishing, comics, visual development, and game art, I create illustrations that communicate clearly, connect with audiences, and enhance storytelling. My approach combines creativity, technical skill, attention to detail, and reliable communication to ensure every project achieves its intended impact. 📚 Children's Book Illustration Children's books thrive on imagination, emotion, and visual storytelling. I create engaging illustrations that help young readers connect with characters, follow narratives, and immerse themselves in meaningful experiences. Services include: • Children's Book Illustration • Picture Book Illustration • Storybook Illustration • Educational Illustration • Coloring & Activity Books • Amazon KDP Projects From whimsical adventures and fantasy stories to educational materials and learning resources, I create artwork that captures attention while supporting the author's message. ✨ Character Design & Visual Development Strong characters are the foundation of books, comics, games, and brands. I create original character designs tailored to your audience, genre, and creative direction. My services include character sheets, turnarounds, expression sheets, mascots, fantasy characters, creatures, heroes, villains, and concept art. Every design is developed with personality, consistency, and storytelling value. 📖 Comic Books & Graphic Novels Comics require more than strong artwork they require effective visual storytelling. I provide comic book illustration, graphic novel illustration, sequential art, storyboarding, comic page design, panel composition, narrative illustration, comic cover design, and storytelling-focused artwork. My goal is to guide readers naturally through the story while maintaining visual impact and clarity. 🎮 2D Game Art & Game Assets As a 2D Game Artist, I create production-ready assets for indie developers, startups, and game studios. Services include: • Game Character Design • Character Sprites • Environment Art • Background Design • Props & Objects • UI Assets & Icons From mobile games to indie titles, I develop artwork that supports gameplay while maintaining a cohesive visual identity. 🌍 Environment Design & Background Art Compelling environments help bring stories and games to life. I create fantasy worlds, storybook environments, landscape illustrations, interior scenes, exterior scenes, background art, and world-building concepts that enhance immersion and support storytelling. Every environment is designed with atmosphere, composition, mood, and narrative purpose in mind. 💡 Concept Art Every successful creative project begins with a strong visual foundation. I create character concepts, environment concepts, creature concepts, prop concepts, and visual development artwork that establish a clear artistic direction before production begins. Concept art helps define style, mood, visual language, and consistency, allowing projects to move forward with confidence. 📕 Book Cover Design & Publishing Support A professionally designed cover plays a critical role in attracting readers and creating a strong first impression. I design children's book covers, comic book covers, graphic novel covers, educational book covers, coloring book covers, eBook covers, and print book covers. I also provide Amazon KDP-ready formatting support and publishing-ready files. 🔷 Vector Tracing Services I provide professional manual vector tracing for logos, sketches, illustrations, and low-resolution artwork. Every vector is recreated manually to achieve clean curves, smooth lines, accurate details, and fully scalable results. Vector files are ideal for printing, branding, merchandise, packaging, marketing materials, and publishing projects. Deliverables can include AI, EPS, SVG, PDF, and other print-ready formats. ✅ Why Clients Work With Me • High-Quality Custom Artwork • Strong Visual Storytelling • Professional Communication • Reliable Delivery • Attention to Detail • Long-Term Collaboration Focus Whether you're publishing a children's book, creating a comic series, developing a graphic novel, designing game assets, building a fantasy world, or launching a new creative project, I am committed to delivering artwork that exceeds expectations and helps bring your ideas to life. Let's create something amazing together. Trusted. Professional.

Hey, I’m Ashley, a full-time graphic designer on Upwork! Over the past nine years, I’ve worked with 950+ individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations on bringing their creative visions to life. I would love to collaborate with you on your next project! Services: ✨ Memorable Logo & Branding Design (Logos, Brand Boards, Business Cards, Etc.) ✨ Digital Marketing Graphics (Web Banners, Social Media Icons, GIFs, Ads, Etc.) ✨ Infographics & Eye-Catching Marketing Materials ✨ Print Media (Flyers, Posters, Brochures, Etc.) ✨ Layout Design (Annual Reports, Magazines, Menus, Ebook Formatting) ✨ Illustration (Children’s Book, Web Icons, T-Shirt Designs Etc.) ✨ Video Editing (Advertisements, Explainer Videos, Youtube Intros, Montages, Etc.) ✨ Photo Editing ✨ Front-End Mobile Application & Web Design Program Experience: Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Indesign • Procreate • Adobe After Effects • Final Cut Pro X • Invision • Microsoft Office I look forward to working together soon, feel free to reach out with any questions! *Disclaimer: All work created by me on Upwork is subject to be used in my portfolio, if you would prefer something not be please let me know before we begin working on our project! Thanks!*

I help teams, brands, and publishers produce polished, professional design while making the systems behind their projects run smoothly. Whether it’s a coffee table book, a magazine layout, or a corporate report, I bring technical mastery, efficiency, and editorial insight to every project. I specialize in: ✱ Editorial and book design for publishers and creators ✱ Branded print and digital materials, from magazines to multi-page reports ✱ Optimizing workflows to make projects faster, smoother, and more reliable ✱ Delivering projects on brief, on schedule, and with consistent quality Clients rely on me because I don’t just execute design, I streamline the process, reduce friction, and ensure every project runs efficiently. My work balances precision, clarity, and professional execution, giving clients confidence that their project will be delivered right the first time. ✱ A deeper dive into what it looks like to work with me ✱ I step into projects with an eye for both design quality and operational efficiency. I don’t just execute files, I make sure the systems supporting your project run smoothly, reducing friction, keeping assets organized, and ensuring that multi-page layouts, campaigns, or branded materials move from concept to delivery without delays or errors. Over the years, I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, including coffee table books, specialty magazines, product catalogs, internal corporate reports, and marketing campaigns. My experience gives me a strong sense of visual hierarchy, pacing, typography, and editorial storytelling, which ensures every piece communicates clearly and resonates with its audience. I thrive in collaborative environments, whether I’m leading the creative direction for a small, growing brand or integrating into an established corporate team. Clients appreciate that I anticipate challenges, streamline workflows, and deliver polished, professional results on brief and on schedule. Small brands benefit from my ability to take ownership of creative processes, providing insight and execution in areas where they need expertise most. Larger teams value that I can step into existing systems, understand constraints, and deliver high-impact design that aligns with brand guidelines and organizational processes. Ultimately, my approach balances precision, efficiency, and editorial insight. Every project is treated as a craft: designed to function seamlessly, communicate effectively, and meet objectives. I focus on making your life easier while producing work that looks and performs at the highest level.

Need a designer who's reliable, full of ideas, and easy to work with? I specialize in user-friendly layout design that encourages readers to fully engage with the content (and thus your brand!). Please note that I do not use AI in my work and am not interested in projects that heavily promote the use of AI. Print or digital design projects I work with include: - E-books - White papers - Reports - Case studies - Brochures & catalogs - Presentations Samples of my design work can be found in my portfolio below. Please reach out if you have a project you'd like to talk with me about!