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I'm looking for a talented book cover designer for my crime fiction book.

I already have a very clear vision and concept for the cover, and I’ll be providing a few reference designs/images to help you understand the exact direction I’m looking for. So, I’m not looking for someone to completely develop the concept from scratch. However, I would like some creative brainstorming and refinement wherever required to make the final design stronger and more professional.

The project will include:

• Front cover
• Spine
• Back cover
• Custom graphics/elements within the cover
• Professional typography and overall composition suitable for a published novel

One important requirement is that I do not want a purely AI-generated cover. I can generate AI visuals myself if needed. What I’m primarily looking for is a designer who can create or work with high-quality graphics, composition, editing, manipulation, and professional design elements to make the cover look genuinely polished and publication-ready.

If you do use AI-generated elements, that’s not necessarily a problem. If you have a way to enhance, edit, integrate, or transform them into something that looks professional and original, I’m open to discussing it. Please feel free to show me how you would approach it.

Since the concept is already quite clear, I’m mainly looking for someone who can understand the vision quickly, execute efficiently, and bring the idea to a professional level without unnecessary back-and-forth.

I’m specifically looking for someone with actual experience designing covers for novels/books, rather than a general graphic designer.

I already have the concept and references ready, so once we connect, I can share them with you and explain the vision in detail.

Looking forward to seeing your work and quotation.

Skills: Graphic Design, Arts & Crafts, Graphic Art, Book Cover Design

Bookshelf Anatomy is a small, artist-owned creative business specializing in needlepoint, paper art, mixed media, and thoughtfully curated products for makers. We are looking for an experienced Instagram and e-commerce strategist to help us strengthen our social media presence and, most importantly, turn that presence into increased website traffic and sales.

This is a project-based strategy role, not ongoing social media management. We are looking for someone who can evaluate what we are currently doing, identify opportunities for improvement, and help us create a realistic strategy that we can continue implementing ourselves.

**Phase 1 – Discussing Where Improvement Is Needed**
Review our current Instagram, website, content, product presentation, and customer journey. Identify what is working, what could be improved, and where we may be missing opportunities to turn Instagram engagement into website visits and purchases.

Deliverable: A clear assessment with prioritized recommendations for improvement.

**Phase 2 – Topics & Strategies for Content Creation**
Develop content pillars, topics, recurring series, and strategies specific to Bookshelf Anatomy. We want to balance storytelling, education, inspiration, community, product discovery, and sales without making our content feel overly promotional.

This may include recommendations for Reels, Stories, carousels, tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, product features, launches, and other content designed to encourage customers to visit our website.

Deliverable: A practical content strategy with recommended topics, formats, and approaches.

**Phase 3 – Content Schedule Making**
Turn the strategy into a realistic content calendar that our small business can maintain. We would like guidance on posting frequency, content mix, Stories, planning ahead, and incorporating launches, seasonal collections, promotions, and sales.

Deliverable: A structured content schedule we can use going forward.

**Who We're Looking For**
The ideal freelancer has experience with Instagram strategy for e-commerce or product-based brands and understands how to turn engagement into meaningful customer action. Experience with Faire Wholesale, Shopify, small businesses, artists, makers, needlepoint, fiber arts, stationery, or other creative brands is a plus.

We are looking for strategies that are realistic for a small business—not recommendations that require a large marketing team or advertising budget.

**When Applying**
Please share relevant examples of e-commerce or product-based brands you have worked with and briefly explain your approach to turning social media engagement into website traffic and sales.

Because this project is divided into three phases, please also provide your:
Cost for Phase 1
Cost for Phase 2
Cost for Phase 3
Estimated timeline for each phase***

I'm seeking a talented artist to paint a group of baseball players. The artwork should be in a realistic style.

Key requirements:
- Paint medium: Your choice (oil, acrylic, or watercolor)
- Realistic art style
- Group of players in the painting

Ideal skills and experience:
- Proficiency in chosen paint medium
- Strong portfolio in realistic paintings
- Experience with sports or group compositions

Full work for hire, buyer will own all rights

Please share your portfolio and estimated time for completion.

Skills: Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Painting, Art Installation, Oil Painting

I’m commissioning a single-subject oil portrait in a realistic style. Once we start I’ll provide high-resolution photos of the sitter, notes on personality and mood, and my preferred canvas dimensions.

I’m after a true likeness with natural skin tones and traditional brushwork built in layers with professional-grade oils on stretched canvas or linen—whichever surface you work best on.

Deliverables
• Photo checkpoints of initial sketch, under-painting, and finished, varnished piece
• A well-lit final photograph for approval
• Securely packaged canvas shipped to my address

Acceptance criteria: a recognisable likeness, balanced composition, clean edges, and a fully cured surface that arrives without damage. Please share a concise portfolio of comparable realistic portraits and outline your timeline for painting, drying, varnishing, and shipping. I look forward to collaborating on a timeless piece.

The pics i have a blurred but I can send through a pic of the person's face to help.

Skills: Photography, Photoshop, Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Creative Design, Painting, Art Consulting, Oil Painting, Character Illustration, Character Design

I'm looking for an experienced NFT artist to create a collection of 4200 unique, cartoonish NFT artworks. The style should be similar to the Bored Ape Yacht Club, but featuring human stoners.

Requirements:
- 4200 unique pieces
- Cartoonish art style (Bored Ape inspired)
- Human stoner characters
- Specific clothing styles
- Unique facial expressions

Ideal Skills:
- Proficient in digital art
- Experience creating NFT collections
- Strong understanding of cartoon and character design
- Attention to detail and creativity

Please provide a portfolio with similar work.

Put the logo on hats and hoodies hats and hoodies white in color

Skills: Graphic Design, Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Visual Arts, Concept Art, 2D Animation, Digital Art, 3D Art, Character Design

Hello, I am looking to sell my home-made puzzles online. I am a math teacher that builds puzzles out of wood, and eventually would want to sell custom furniture as well. I have a background in woodworking and sell to the local community and want to expand my online presence while still focusing on local community here in Connecticut but with time I do want to sell my custom made products and puzzles around the country.

I'm looking for an artist to create a joyful, cartoonish oil painting. The scene should feature two children behind a sofa taking medicine.

Ideal skills and experience:
- Proficiency in oil painting
- Expertise in cartoonish art style
- Ability to convey joyful emotions

Skills: Graphic Design, Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Oil Painting, Character Illustration, Character Design, Art Direction (Bijutsu Kantoku)

I'm seeking a highly skilled painter to create a realistic artwork of a horse with rider.

Requirements:
- Primary subject: Horse with rider
- Background: Blank, focusing on the horse and rider

Ideal Skills:
- Expertise in realistic painting
- Experience with equine and rider subjects
- Attention to detail and anatomy

Please provide samples of similar work.

Skills: Graphic Design, Photoshop, Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Painting, 2D Drawing, Art Direction (Bijutsu Kantoku)

I am launching a beginner-friendly online course that teaches students how to create elegant, coordinated wedding place cards by hand, even if they have no calligraphy experience or naturally neat handwriting.

I am looking for an experienced modern calligrapher or hand-lettering artist who is also a clear, engaging on-camera instructor. You will teach a practical, project-based method that takes students from basic strokes and letter shapes to a finished wedding place card, then shows them how to apply the same style to envelopes, gift tags, and other small wedding details.

This is not a general calligraphy alphabet course. The focus is on helping beginners achieve a usable, polished wedding-stationery result through a simple, repeatable process. I will provide the course outline, learning objectives, and brand direction. I am seeking someone who can bring genuine expertise, strong demonstrations, and calm, beginner-friendly teaching to the lessons.

This is a one-time project, with the possibility of additional work for bonus lessons, updates, or related wedding-stationery training.

For each module, you will explain the technique in clear, accessible English and demonstrate it hands-on. Footage should be professionally lit and recorded from an overhead or close-up angle so students can clearly see the pen, hand movement, paper, and finished result.

Please use a beginner-appropriate pointed pen or calligraphy pen, ink, practice paper, smooth cardstock, envelopes, and pencil guides where relevant.

The final course should feel practical and encouraging. You will include useful visual explanations, common beginner mistakes to avoid, and clear transitions from one skill to the next.

The central outcome is that a beginner can create a polished place card, not simply practice isolated letters.

I will provide the detailed curriculum, teaching objectives, and consolidated feedback. We will agree on the lesson lengths, filming dates, revision count, file delivery method, and other responsibilities before work begins.

I need small, exhibition-quality reproductions of my original pieces (max 12 × 16 inches) for an upcoming show. Faithful colour matching on archival, acid-free paper is essential, as the prints will be viewed under gallery lighting and must stand up to curators’ scrutiny.

Please walk me through your experience producing fine-art or giclée prints—especially any past exhibition work—and outline the printers, inks, calibration workflow, and papers you normally use. A short note on how you handle proofing, trimming, and protective packaging will help me gauge fit quickly.

Deliverables
• Final prints trimmed to true 12 × 16 or smaller as required
• Consistent, accurate colour across the edition
• Archival paper (cotton rag or similar, 300 gsm+)
• Secure, flat-pack shipping ready for hanging or framing on arrival

Acceptance will be based on colour fidelity, paper quality, and overall finish. Looking forward to seeing how your print expertise can bring my artwork to life on the gallery wall.

Skills: Graphic Design, Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Photo Editing, Visual Arts, Adobe Illustrator, Print Design, 3D Art

I need a diligent researcher-writer to take the entire scholarship hunt off my plate. I’m an undergraduate majoring in Theatre Arts—performance and acting—so every opportunity you find must be tailored to that discipline, not generic “fine arts” awards. I’m only interested in local and national programs; international funds can be skipped.

Your job begins with a deep sweep of trusted scholarship databases, university portals, foundations, guilds, and arts councils. From there you will shortlist awards that fit me on all counts—major, study level, citizenship, GPA requirements, deadlines, and any audition or portfolio criteria. Once we agree on the final list, you will complete each application end-to-end: draft the personal statements in my voice, organise supporting materials, fill out the online or PDF forms, and submit them well ahead of deadline. If an application needs a video audition or reference letter request, flag it early so I have time to record or notify my referees.

Deliverables
• Curated spreadsheet of matching local & national scholarships (name, amount, link, eligibility, deadline, status)
• Finalised application package for each approved opportunity, with confirmation of submission or clear “awaiting my action” notes
• Copies of all essays and supplementary materials for my records

I’ll supply transcripts, résumé, existing essays, and any personal information you need. Clear communication and respect for confidentiality are essential; plagiarism-checking tools (Turnitin, Grammarly, etc.) must be used before anything is submitted under my name.

If you have a track record winning arts scholarships or crafting standout grant narratives, I’m eager to hear how you can maximise my chances this season.

Skills: Data Entry, Research, Excel, Arts & Crafts, Research Writing, Content Writing, Academic Writing, Writing

IMPORTANT: Start your proposal with your category in capital letters, followed by the title of the class you would teach. Example: MUSIC - Play Your First Song on the Guitar in 60 Minutes. Proposals that do not start this way will not be read.

ABOUT US

P2Bridge (p2bridge.com) is a marketplace for live, interactive online classes. Not pre-recorded videos - real people teaching real skills to small groups of 4 (never more than 8), face to face over video. We have hosts in 20+ countries, 275+ reviews and a 4.9/5 average rating. Most of our learners are in the US and Canada.

We are already strong in Culinary and Fitness. Now we are building out the rest of the platform, and we are looking for hosts in these categories:

- MUSIC: instrument lessons, singing, songwriting, music theory, DJing, drumming, dance
- CRAFTS: knitting, crochet, embroidery, jewellery, woodwork, origami, candle and soap making, macrame, bookbinding
- PAINTING: watercolour, acrylics, drawing, sketching, calligraphy, illustration, digital art
- MEDIA: photography, video, editing, storytelling, content creation, podcasting
- CULTURE: language conversation classes, cultural traditions, history, folklore, virtual tours of your city or region, tea and coffee ceremonies, mindfulness and meditation rooted in a tradition

Strong Culinary and Fitness hosts are still welcome if you bring something we do not already have.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Design and teach one repeatable live class, 45-90 minutes, that a beginner can follow and walk away from with something they made, learned or can do
- Run it as a small group (typically 2-6 learners) over video, in real time, adjusting to the people in the room
- Teach on a recurring weekly schedule - the same slot(s) every week so learners can plan around it
- Be on camera, be warm, and actually interact: ask names, check in, answer questions, encourage people
- Show up on time, prepared, with your materials ready

WHAT WE PAY

- A flat rate per session. You are paid the same whether 1 people show up or 6 - you never carry the risk of a small group. You get bonus if there are more than 4.
- Paid through Upwork on an hourly contract, logged per class taught. We will discuss your rate on the call - tell us what you would expect in your proposal.
- This is ongoing work, not a one-off. Hosts who fill classes and get good reviews get more slots, more categories and priority placement on the platform.
- We handle all marketing, booking, payments and learner support. You teach.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required:
- Real, demonstrable skill in your category - you do not need to be famous, you need to be genuinely good and able to teach it
- Conversational English, clearly understandable on a call
- Reliable internet (10+ Mbps upload) and a device with a decent camera
- A quiet, well-lit space you can teach from every week
- Availability in US/Canada-friendly hours - realistically somewhere between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM US Eastern - for at least 2-3 sessions a week
- Comfortable being on camera and leading a group

Strongly preferred:
- Prior teaching, coaching or instructing experience (studio, school, workshops, online, community groups - all count)
- A second camera angle for hands-on work (a phone on a stand pointed at your hands is enough)
- Existing video of you teaching or speaking on camera
- An audience or community of your own (social following, past students, a local group). Not required, but tell us about it if you have one.

Not required: a big following, professional studio gear, or formal certification.

HOW TO APPLY

In your proposal, include:
1. Your category and proposed class title (as the first line, in the format above)
2. A short outline of one 60-minute class: what you would cover and what the learner walks away with
3. Links to your social media profiles and website, plus any video of you teaching or speaking on camera (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Loom, anything)
4. Your background in this skill - how long, where, who you have taught
5. Your availability in US Eastern time, and how many sessions a week you can commit to

PROCESS

1. We review proposals and shortlist
2. Short Upwork message exchange to confirm the basics
3. A 30-minute video call - part introduction, part interview, and a chance for you to ask us anything
4. A paid trial class with a small group
5. If it goes well, we set up your recurring slots and list you on the platform

We reply to every shortlisted applicant. Please do not send a generic proposal - we would rather read three honest sentences about what you would teach than a resume.

Wij zijn KLYN, een nieuw Nederlands D2C merk. We verkopen een portable bidet en zijn ongeveer twee maanden actief.

We werken al samen met een partij die onze Meta Ads en TikTok Ads beheert. Wat we nu missen is iemand die zich volledig richt op de creatieve strategie.

We zoeken iemand die ons structureel kan helpen met nieuwe creative concepts, advertising angles, hooks, UGC scripts, shotlists en statische creatives. Het is belangrijk dat de creatives niet alleen mooi zijn, maar vooral ontwikkeld worden met conversie als doel.

We zoeken iemand die proactief meedenkt, onze advertentieresultaten kan analyseren en op basis daarvan aangeeft welke nieuwe creatives we moeten testen.

UGC creators kunnen wij zelf benaderen. We zoeken vooral iemand die precies kan aangeven wat zij moeten filmen, zeggen en laten zien.

We willen graag starten met een samenwerking op kleine schaal en vanuit daar kijken of we dit structureel kunnen uitbreiden.

Wij zijn KLYN, een nieuw Nederlands D2C merk. We verkopen een portable bidet en zijn ongeveer twee maanden actief.

We werken al samen met een partij die onze Meta Ads en TikTok Ads beheert. Wat we nu missen is iemand die zich volledig richt op de creatieve strategie.

We zoeken iemand die ons structureel kan helpen met nieuwe creative concepts, advertising angles, hooks, UGC scripts, shotlists en statische creatives. Het is belangrijk dat de creatives niet alleen mooi zijn, maar vooral ontwikkeld worden met conversie als doel.

We zoeken iemand die proactief meedenkt, onze advertentieresultaten kan analyseren en op basis daarvan aangeeft welke nieuwe creatives we moeten testen.

UGC creators kunnen wij zelf benaderen. We zoeken vooral iemand die precies kan aangeven wat zij moeten filmen, zeggen en laten zien.

We willen graag starten met een samenwerking op kleine schaal en vanuit daar kijken of we dit structureel kunnen uitbreiden.

We’re looking for someone really good at building Shopify landing pages for our Arts & Crafts brand.

We currently use GemPages, but we’re open to you using any page builder. What matters is the quality of the page.

You need to be able to build pages better than we can.

We already build our own pages, so we’re not looking for someone who just knows how to drag and drop sections. You need a strong eye for design, understand DTC/direct response, understand the copy, and know how to turn it into a page that actually sells.

You should also be comfortable creating AI assets for the page when needed.

We’ll start with a paid trial. If you’re great, this can turn into consistent long-term work.

Pay is competitive and we’re willing to pay well for the right person.

When applying, send:

- Your 3 best ecommerce pages
- What page builder you use
- What you personally handled on those pages
- Your availability

Experience is required. We’re looking for someone seriously good at this, not someone still learning.

I'm looking for a creative and skilled costume maker to design a Halloween costume for my son using cardboard.

Requirements:
- The costume should be sturdy and well-crafted, as it will be made of cardboard.
- The design should be fun, engaging, and suitable for Halloween.
- Ability to execute detailed and imaginative costume designs.

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Experience in crafting costumes using cardboard or similar materials.
- Strong creativity and design skills.
- Attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Please include detailed project proposals in your application.

Skills: Arts & Crafts, Creative Design, Costume Design

We’re looking for someone really good at building Shopify landing pages for our Arts & Crafts brand.

We currently use GemPages, but we’re open to you using any page builder. What matters is the quality of the page.

You need to be able to build pages better than we can.

We already build our own pages, so we’re not looking for someone who just knows how to drag and drop sections. You need a strong eye for design, understand DTC/direct response, understand the copy, and know how to turn it into a page that actually sells.

You should also be comfortable creating AI assets for the page when needed.

We’ll start with a paid trial. If you’re great, this can turn into consistent long-term work.

Pay is competitive and we’re willing to pay well for the right person.

When applying, send:

- Your 3 best ecommerce pages
- What page builder you use
- What you personally handled on those pages
- Your availability

Experience is required. We’re looking for someone seriously good at this, not someone still learning.

I need a stunning Mardi Gras-themed table centerpiece for a corporate event in Lawrenceville, GA.

Requirements:
- Style: Mardi Gras
- Incorporate materials: Feathers, beads, masks

Ideal skills and experience:
- Event decoration expertise
- Experience with themed centerpieces
- Knowledge of Mardi Gras aesthetics

Please provide a portfolio of similar work.

Skills: Arts & Crafts, Creative Design, Decoration

Study leading international toy e-commerce websites such as JouéClub and propose how Smarty Parrot can adopt best practices while creating its own stronger identity and smarter shopping experience.
# WooCommerce E-Commerce Expert Needed – Website Redesign, CRO, AI Shopping & Automation

## About Smarty Parrot

Smarty Parrot is a Lebanon-based e-commerce toy brand offering educational, Montessori-inspired, creative, developmental, and fun toys for children.

Website: [www.smartyparrot.com](http://www.smartyparrot.com)

Our goal is to transform the current website into a stronger, more modern e-commerce experience that improves the brand image, makes product discovery easier, increases conversion rate and average order value, and ultimately generates more sales.

The website currently runs on:

* WordPress
* WooCommerce
* Elementor
* Bluehost

We are looking for an experienced e-commerce specialist/team who can handle both **strategy and execution**.

This is NOT simply a website redesign.

We want someone who understands **e-commerce UX/UI, CRO, WooCommerce, customer journeys, personalization, automation, analytics, and AI-assisted shopping.**

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# PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The new Smarty Parrot website should:

* Strengthen and modernize the brand image
* Make shopping easier and faster
* Help parents find the right toy without browsing dozens of products
* Clearly communicate both **educational/developmental toys AND toys focused purely on fun, creativity and imaginative play**
* Increase conversion rate
* Increase average order value (AOV)
* Increase repeat purchases
* Improve mobile shopping
* Capture more customer data/leads
* Recover abandoned visitors and carts
* Create personalized shopping experiences
* Make WhatsApp part of the sales journey
* Track the complete customer funnel

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# 1. WEBSITE & E-COMMERCE AUDIT

Before designing anything, we want a full audit of the existing website.

Please review:

* Current website architecture
* Homepage
* Navigation
* Categories
* Shop by Age
* Product discovery
* Product pages
* Search
* Filters
* Cart
* Checkout
* Mobile experience
* Page speed/performance
* WooCommerce configuration
* Existing plugins
* SEO structure
* Analytics/tracking
* Conversion issues
* Customer journey
* Trust signals
* Cross-selling and upselling opportunities

We want recommendations based on actual e-commerce best practices, not simply a visual redesign.

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# 2. CUSTOMER JOURNEY & SALES STRUCTURE

We want to rethink how customers shop.

Customers should be able to browse naturally through different paths such as:

**Shop by Age**

**Shop by Interest**

* Arts & Crafts
* Pretend Play
* Building
* Music
* Sensory Play
* Outdoor/Fun
* Puzzles
* Montessori
* STEM
* etc.

**Shop by Development/Skill**

* Fine Motor Skills
* Creativity
* Problem Solving
* Language
* Coordination
* Independence
* etc.

**Shop by Occasion**

* Birthday Gift
* New Baby
* Christmas
* Small Gift
* Premium Gift
* Educational Gift
* Just for Fun

**Shop by Budget**

**Best Sellers**

**New Arrivals**

**Gift Finder**

**Educational Boxes**

The final taxonomy should be proposed after reviewing our actual product catalog.

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# 3. AI "ASK SMARTY" SHOPPING ASSISTANT

We are particularly interested in creating an AI-powered shopping assistant.

This should NOT simply be a chatbot answering FAQs.

The objective is to create an **AI sales assistant** that helps customers decide what to purchase.

Example:

"Who are you shopping for?"

→ Age: 4 years
→ Interests: Dinosaurs + Building
→ Occasion: Birthday
→ Budget: $30–$50

The assistant should then recommend relevant **real products from our WooCommerce catalog that are currently available**.

Ideally it should understand:

* Age
* Gender when relevant/requested
* Interests
* Developmental skills
* Budget
* Occasion
* Product availability
* Customer preferences

The objective is:

**Question → Recommendation → Product → Cart → Checkout**

We are open to existing AI solutions/APIs or a custom implementation if justified.

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# 4. SMART TOY / GIFT FINDER

In addition to AI chat, we want to explore a visual guided product finder.

For example:

**Find the Perfect Toy**

1. Child's age
2. What do they enjoy?
3. What do you want the toy to encourage?
4. What's the occasion?
5. What's your budget?

→ Show personalized recommendations.

The recommendation engine should ideally use our live WooCommerce catalog and stock.

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# 5. PERSONALIZATION

Explore personalized experiences such as:

* Recently viewed products
* "You may also like"
* Similar toys
* Frequently bought together
* Recommendations based on browsing behavior
* Recommendations based on cart
* Recommendations based on previous orders
* Returning customer personalization
* Age-relevant recommendations where customer data is available

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# 6. CROSS-SELLING, UPSELLING & BUNDLES

We want to increase average order value through intelligent merchandising.

Examples:

* Frequently bought together
* Complete the gift
* Add another toy and save
* Age-based bundles
* Sibling bundles
* Birthday bundles
* Educational bundles
* Creative play bundles
* Gift wrapping/add-ons
* Free-delivery progress bar
* Cart recommendations
* Post-purchase recommendations

The freelancer should propose the best strategy rather than simply install plugins.

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# 7. CART & CHECKOUT OPTIMIZATION

Review and improve:

* Add-to-cart experience
* Mini cart
* Cart page
* Checkout steps
* Mobile checkout
* Guest checkout
* Payment experience
* Delivery information
* Coupon experience
* Trust signals
* Cart upsells
* Checkout abandonment

Goal: reduce unnecessary friction between product discovery and completed order.

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# 8. WHATSAPP SALES INTEGRATION

WhatsApp is important for our market.

We want to explore:

* WhatsApp product inquiries
* Cart/customer support
* Abandoned-cart follow-up
* Order communication
* Customer follow-up
* Back-in-stock messages
* Campaigns where appropriate
* Links that preserve product/cart context when possible

Please recommend the best compliant approach and tools.

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# 9. EMAIL / CRM AUTOMATION

We want automated customer journeys such as:

* Welcome flow
* Abandoned cart
* Browse abandonment
* New customer follow-up
* Post-purchase flow
* Cross-sell after purchase
* Win-back campaigns
* New arrivals
* Birthday/occasion campaigns where data is available
* Back-in-stock alerts
* Price/promotional alerts
* VIP/repeat customer campaigns

We are open to recommendations regarding the best platform/integration.

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# 10. BACK-IN-STOCK & INVENTORY-BASED MARKETING

We want customers to be able to request notifications for unavailable products.

We also want the website/automations to intelligently use inventory data so we avoid promoting products that are unavailable.

Recommendations should prioritize available inventory.

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# 11. BRAND & UI/UX REDESIGN

We want a significant improvement in the visual identity and shopping experience of the website while respecting the existing Smarty Parrot logo and character.

The website should feel:

* Playful
* Modern
* Premium but accessible
* Colorful without becoming visually chaotic
* Trustworthy for parents
* Exciting for children's products
* Easy to navigate
* Mobile-first

The Smarty Parrot character should become part of the shopping experience where appropriate, especially around recommendations, guidance and "Ask Smarty."

We are open to improvements to the website's digital brand system, including typography, colors, iconography, imagery style, UI elements and visual hierarchy.

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# 12. PRODUCT PAGE OPTIMIZATION

Product pages should be designed to SELL, not simply describe products.

We want to explore elements such as:

* Strong product imagery
* Clear age recommendation
* Key benefits
* Educational/developmental benefits where applicable
* "Why kids love it"
* "Why parents love it"
* What's included
* Product dimensions/materials
* Safety information
* Delivery information
* Stock status
* Reviews/social proof
* Related products
* Similar toys
* Bundles
* Gift recommendations
* Sticky Add to Cart on mobile
* WhatsApp product inquiry

Important: not every product needs to be positioned as educational. Some toys are simply about **fun, imagination, creativity and play**, and the website needs to communicate this naturally.

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# 13. SEARCH & FILTERING

Improve WooCommerce product discovery with intelligent search and filtering.

Potential filters:

* Age
* Price
* Category
* Interest
* Skill
* Brand
* Occasion
* Availability
* Best sellers
* New arrivals

Search should handle spelling variations and ideally understand customer intent rather than requiring exact product names.

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# 14. SOCIAL PROOF & TRUST

We want recommendations for strengthening customer confidence through:

* Customer reviews
* Ratings
* Best-seller indicators
* Low-stock indicators where appropriate
* Recently purchased/popular indicators where genuine
* User-generated content
* Instagram/social content
* Delivery information
* Returns information
* Secure checkout messaging
* Product safety information

No fake scarcity or misleading sales tactics.

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# 15. ANALYTICS & CONVERSION TRACKING

We need proper tracking so decisions can be based on data.

We want to track the full funnel:

Traffic
↓
Homepage / Landing Page
↓
Category
↓
Product View
↓
Add to Cart
↓
Checkout
↓
Purchase

We also want to measure:

* Conversion rate
* Add-to-cart rate
* Checkout abandonment
* Average order value
* Revenue per visitor
* Product performance
* Category performance
* Search behavior
* Gift Finder usage
* AI assistant usage
* Recommendation clicks
* WhatsApp clicks/conversions
* Returning customers

Please recommend the appropriate GA4, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel/CAPI and WooCommerce tracking setup.

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# 16. SEO + GEO/AEO READINESS

The rebuild should maintain/improve SEO rather than damage existing rankings.

We also want the website structured so product/category content can be understood by traditional search engines and AI-powered search/recommendation systems.

Please consider:

* Technical SEO
* Product schema
* Category structure
* Product structured data
* Internal linking
* Metadata
* Page performance
* Indexation
* Helpful product/category content
* GEO/AEO considerations

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# 17. PERFORMANCE

The final website must remain fast despite the additional functionality.

Please consider:

* Core Web Vitals
* Image optimization
* Caching
* Plugin load
* Database performance
* Mobile speed
* Script optimization

We do NOT want dozens of overlapping plugins slowing down WordPress.

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# EXPECTED APPROACH

We expect the project approximately to follow:

**Phase 1 – Audit**
Audit existing website, WooCommerce, catalog, analytics, plugins and customer journey.

**Phase 2 – Strategy**
Define website architecture, customer journey, product taxonomy, CRO strategy, recommendation strategy and automation plan.

**Phase 3 – UX/UI**
Wireframes followed by final responsive website design.

**Phase 4 – Development**
Build approved designs in WordPress/WooCommerce/Elementor.

**Phase 5 – AI & Automation**
Implement approved recommendation, AI, CRM, WhatsApp and automation systems.

**Phase 6 – Analytics & CRO**
Implement tracking, dashboards/events and conversion measurement.

**Phase 7 – Testing & Launch**
Mobile/desktop testing, checkout testing, speed optimization, tracking verification and launch.

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# DELIVERABLES

Expected deliverables include:

* Current website audit
* Competitor/benchmark analysis
* Customer journey
* Recommended site architecture
* CRO recommendations
* Wireframes
* Final UI/UX design
* Responsive Elementor/WooCommerce development
* AI shopping assistant strategy + implementation
* Toy/Gift Finder
* Recommendation system
* Automation flows
* WhatsApp integration
* Email/CRM integration
* Analytics/tracking implementation
* SEO migration/check
* Speed optimization
* QA/testing
* Documentation
* Training/handover

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# WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Please apply only if you have strong experience with several of the following:

* WooCommerce
* WordPress
* Elementor
* E-commerce UX/UI
* Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
* E-commerce automation
* AI shopping/recommendation systems
* Product recommendation engines
* GA4 / GTM
* Meta Pixel / CAPI
* CRM/email automation
* WhatsApp Business integrations
* SEO
* Mobile-first e-commerce design

Experience with children's brands, toys, gifts or family-oriented e-commerce is a plus.

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# IMPORTANT – PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR PROPOSAL

To help us avoid generic proposals, please answer these questions:

1. What are the **3 biggest conversion opportunities** you see on [www.smartyparrot.com](http://www.smartyparrot.com) today?

2. How would you build the **Ask Smarty AI shopping assistant** so that it recommends actual WooCommerce products based on age, interest, budget and stock?

3. What would you change about our current product discovery/customer journey?

4. Which tools/plugins/platforms would you recommend for personalization, email automation, WhatsApp and analytics, and why?

5. Please provide **2–3 examples of WooCommerce/e-commerce websites you personally worked on**, explaining exactly what you were responsible for.

6. How would you measure whether the redesigned website is actually increasing sales?

7. Which parts would you build custom and which would you implement using existing tools/plugins?

8. Please provide an estimated **timeline, project phases and budget**.

Please start your proposal with the words **"SMARTY PARROT"** so we know you have read the complete brief.

We are looking for a long-term solution and potentially a long-term partner who can continue improving the website after launch based on actual customer and sales data.

I’m looking for an artist who can handle both a statement-size canvas and an on-site wall mural. Wall surface is larger than five feet and canvas painting is around four feet, so experience scaling compositions without losing impact is essential.

Here is what I need delivered:
• One large-format abstract canvas (4ft), ready to hang.
• A mural painted directly on my wall, occupying a similar footprint.
• Quick concept sketches and a colour palette for sign-off before you start.
• High-quality photos of the finished pieces for my records.

Acrylics, spray paint, or other durable indoor media are all welcome, provided the final result is vibrant and long-lasting. If you have a portfolio of your works—especially projects combining canvas and walls—please share it so I can gauge style compatibility. I’ll handle access to the space and provide materials ; you bring the creativity.

I’m ready to move forward as soon as we agree on the concept and timeline.

Skills: Graphic Design, Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Creative Design, Painting, Mural Painting, Art Installation, Watercolor Painting

China Factory Sourcing Specialist – Premium Wooden Watch & Jewellery Storage

We are a UK ecommerce business developing a new premium modular storage system for watches, jewellery and accessories.

We are looking for an experienced China-based sourcing specialist to identify and qualify 3-4 high-quality manufacturers that we can visit in person during a planned sourcing trip to China.

This is a fixed-price factory sourcing and qualification project, not an ongoing hourly sourcing role.

The Product

We are developing a premium home storage system consisting of stackable modular drawer units. Customers will be able to build their storage according to their collection by combining multiple drawer tiers with interchangeable watch, jewellery and accessory inserts.

The product will require a manufacturer capable of producing a high-quality finished consumer product with particular attention to:

* Precision wooden/MDF construction
* Premium lacquered finishes
* Accurate drawer construction and tolerances
* Repeatable dimensions so separate modules stack together precisely
* Custom metal drawer slide hardware
* Premium fabric, alcantara, suede or microfibre interior linings
* Removable/interchangeable jewellery and watch inserts
* High-quality prototyping and product development
* Consistent quality control

We will provide further product imagery, concepts and specifications to the successful freelancer.

Manufacturers We Have Already Identified

We have independently identified two manufacturers that demonstrate the general type of manufacturing capability we are looking for:

**Twing-Pak**
https://twing-pak.com/

**Sonny Arts & Crafts**
https://www.sonnycase.com/

These companies should be used as reference points for the type of manufacturer and manufacturing capabilities we are looking for

We will already be visiting these factories ourselves.

Please do not include these companies, associated companies, resellers or trading companies representing them in your research.

The objective of this project is to identify 3-4 additional manufacturers of comparable or preferably higher capability that would be worthwhile for us to visit during the same trip.

Preferred Manufacturing Region

Our existing factories are located in Guangzhou and Dongguan, Guangdong.

For practical reasons we therefore have a strong preference for additional manufacturers located within the Guangdong manufacturing region, particularly:

* Dongguan
* Guangzhou
* Foshan
* Shenzhen
* Surrounding areas

However, we are willing to consider an exceptional manufacturer elsewhere in China if there is a strong reason why we should visit them.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal manufacturers should:

* Be a genuine direct manufacturer, NOT simply a trading company
* Have proven experience manufacturing premium wooden consumer products
* Ideally have experience with watch boxes, jewellery boxes, luxury storage, cabinetry, premium wooden packaging or similar products
* Have strong custom OEM/ODM capabilities
* Be capable of developing completely custom products from drawings, CAD files and specifications
* Have strong prototyping/sample-development capabilities
* Be comfortable manufacturing products involving multiple materials and components
* Demonstrate excellent finishing quality
* Be capable of maintaining tight dimensional tolerances
* Have experience exporting to the UK, Europe, North America or comparable markets
* Be open to reasonable launch quantities rather than requiring extremely high initial MOQs
* Be willing to host international customers for a factory visit in October 2026

Our priority is manufacturing quality, engineering capability and finish — not finding the cheapest possible manufacturer.

Scope of Work

We expect the sourcing specialist to:

1. Research manufacturers capable of producing this type of product.

2. Look beyond simple Alibaba searches where possible, using Chinese sourcing platforms, industry knowledge, existing manufacturing networks, Baidu/Chinese-language research, trade-show directories and other relevant sources.

3. Identify the actual manufacturing company behind each candidate and establish whether they are a genuine factory or a trading company.

4. Contact promising manufacturers directly in Chinese where appropriate.

5. Explain our project at a high level and establish whether they are interested and capable.

6. Investigate their relevant manufacturing capabilities.

7. Determine which important processes are performed in-house and which are subcontracted.

8. Obtain indicative information regarding:

* MOQ
* Custom product development
* Sampling/prototyping
* Lead times
* Materials and finishes
* Export experience

9. Narrow the research down to the 3-4 strongest manufacturers.

Final Deliverable

Please provide a concise supplier research document or spreadsheet containing the shortlisted manufacturers.

For each manufacturer we would like:

* English company name
* Chinese registered company name
* Factory location
* Manufacturer Website
* Alibaba profile (if applicable)
* Main contact
* Telephone / WeChat / email where available
* Years in business
* Factory size where available
* Approximate number of employees where available
* Main product categories
* Relevant examples of previous products
* Materials they work with
* Manufacturing processes available
* Processes performed in-house
* Processes that appear to be outsourced
* OEM/ODM capabilities
* Sample/prototyping capabilities
* Indicative MOQ
* Indicative sample/development costs where obtainable
* Indicative production lead time
* Main export markets
* Relevant certifications where applicable
* Evidence that the business is a genuine manufacturer
* Your assessment of its strengths
* Your assessment of any weaknesses or concerns
* Why you recommend we visit this factory

We are interested in quality rather than quantity.

We would rather receive 3 thoroughly researched and highly relevant manufacturers than 10 poorly qualified Alibaba suppliers.

Who We Are Looking For

You would be particularly suitable if you:

* Are currently based in China
* Speak fluent Chinese
* Can communicate professionally in English
* Have previous sourcing/procurement experience
* Understand Chinese manufacturing and supplier verification
* Have sourced furniture, wooden products, luxury packaging, jewellery/watch boxes, homeware or similar products
* Have contacts or sourcing experience within Guangdong
* Can communicate directly with factory owners/managers rather than simply submitting enquiries through Alibaba
* Are comfortable challenging manufacturers about what they genuinely produce in-house

Experience sourcing premium wooden products, furniture, cabinetry, jewellery boxes, watch boxes or luxury homeware would be a major advantage.

Important – Independence & Transparency

Please tell us whether you receive any commission, referral payment, rebate or other compensation from factories or suppliers you introduce to clients.

We are looking for an independent sourcing specialist whose recommendations are based on which manufacturer is best suited to our project.

Any factory commission or financial relationship must be disclosed before starting the project.

Budget

US$200–300 fixed price depending on experience.

This is not an hourly position.

The initial assignment is specifically to identify and qualify the additional factories described above.

There may be opportunities for further paid work if we require assistance with factory communication, sampling, negotiation, factory visits, quality control or manufacturing in the future, but these are not part of the current project scope.

Timing

We are planning to visit China in October 2026, so this project needs to be completed well in advance of the trip.

We would ideally like the research and final shortlist completed within 7–14 days of starting the contract.

When applying, please answer the screening questions provided and include examples of relevant sourcing projects you have completed.

Job Title: Full-Stack Developer / Agency – B2C & B2B Activity Marketplace MVP (Web & Mobile)

Project Codename: Project Alpha

Project Summary
We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer (or a dedicated small agency) to build the MVP for Project Alpha, an urban activity and hobby discovery platform. The marketplace connects participants seeking local classes/workshops (sports, arts, crafts, wellness) with local studio organizers and instructors.

Core User Flows & Platform Features
1. Participant Experience (B2C - Guest-First Approach)

Zero-Friction Browsing: Users can search, filter, and explore all listed activities as guests without creating an account. Sign-up/login is required only when clicking to book a session or access restricted activity details.

Dual Search Architecture:

Primary Search (Hero Bar): Natural language keyword search (e.g., "Pilates class") combined with location radius (Postal Code / City).

Secondary Search ("Mood & Hobby Matcher"): An interactive discovery flow that recommends surprise or alternative activities based on user mood/intent, budget, schedule, and personality.

Smart Agenda & Notifications:

1-click calendar synchronization (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, .ics export).

Automated push/email session reminders.

In-App Communication: Real-time group chat between the activity organizer and enrolled participants for each session.

2. Organizer SaaS Dashboard (B2B)

Listing & Schedule Management: Intuitive back-office tool to create and edit listings, set slot capacities, handle recurring schedules, and define pricing.

Monetization & Yield Management: 100% free for organizers to sign up and manage activities; platform takes a commission split per paid booking.

Attendee Tracking: Real-time participant rosters, booking statuses, and automated payout histories.

Team Structure, Project Assets & Workflow
Detailed Specifications: Complete functional specs and user stories are fully documented in Notion.

Product Designer (Client side): I am leading UX/UI design. We can work with your preferred developer workflow:

Option A: A clean, production-ready Figma Design System & component library.

Option B: A Vibecoded prototype (functional frontend code base generated via VS Code + Claude/AI to jumpstart development, raw UI to be styled).

Dedicated QA Tester: We have an in-house QA tester on the team handling build validation, regression testing, and logging tickets.

Your Scope: Architecture design, backend setup, API development, integration of user flows, and turning assets/code into a production-ready application.

Technical Stack & Key Integrations
Search & Geolocation: Typesense, Algolia, or PostGIS (fuzzy text matching + spatial radius filtering).

Payments & EU Local Compliance (Belgium & France): Stripe Connect with full support for local payment methods—including QR code scanning and direct banking app redirects (Bancontact, Payconiq, Cartes Bancaires, Apple Pay/Google Pay)—with automated platform commission splits and vendor payouts.

Realtime Features: Supabase Realtime, Firebase, or WebSockets for in-app messaging.

Frontend & Mobile: Next.js (Responsive Web) / React Native or Flutter.

Calendar API: iCal generator / Google & Apple Calendar sync protocols.

How to Apply
To confirm you have read the full specification, please start your application with the phrase: "Project Alpha Developer".

In your proposal, please provide:

Your preferred handoff format: Clean Figma UI OR Vibecoded functional code (VS Code + Claude).

Links to 2-3 live two-sided marketplaces or SaaS platforms you have built.

Your experience integrating local European payment gateways (Bancontact, Payconiq, Stripe Connect).

Your estimated timeline to build an MVP with this scope.

We are looking for an experienced Google Ads PPC Specialist to manage and scale paid search for our Shopify-based ecommerce store. Our business serves both D2C customers and B2B/industrial OEM buyers, so strong experience in demand generation across both segments is essential.

You'll be responsible for refining our campaign structure, improving profitability, optimizing lead quality, and scaling our top-performing channels (Search, Performance Max + Google Shopping).

This is a part-time (approximately 15 hours per week), ongoing engagement with weekly collaboration and bi-weekly reporting.

Responsibilities:
-Core PPC Management
Manage and optimize Google Search, PMAX, and Google Shopping campaigns
-Build separate B2B vs. D2C funnels with clean keyword segmentation
-Implement robust negative keyword strategies to prevent irrelevant traffic
-Conduct weekly keyword, search term, and placement optimizations
-Improve ROAS, lead quality, and conversion rate across all campaigns


Tracking & Analytics:
-Audit and improve conversion tracking (GA4, enhanced conversions)
-Verify correct UTM tracking for purchases, form fills, RFQs, and B2B leads
-Set up custom reporting dashboards


Creative & Feed Optimization:
-Advise on PMAX asset improvements, creative refresh cadence, and audience signals
-Optimize product feed for Google Shopping (titles, attributes, categories)


Reporting & Communication:
-Provide bi-weekly performance reports with actionable insights
-Give clear recommendations for scaling, reallocation, and testing
-Communicate proactively about issues, opportunities, or performance shifts


Requirements:
✔ 4+ years managing Shopify E-commerce + Google Ads
✔ Proven expertise with Performance Max and Google Shopping
✔ Strong background in B2B demand generation (industrial/manufacturing highly preferred)
✔ Strong understanding of D2C ecommerce funnels (arts, crafts and DIY highly preferred)
✔ Proficiency with keyword research, auction insights, and segmentation
✔ Experience with GA4, tags, enhanced conversions, and remarketing
✔ Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into strategy
✔ Fluent English + clear communicator
Bonus:
-Experience with SimilarWeb, SEMrush, Google Keyword Planner or keyword gap analysis
-Knowledge of OEM/industrial markets


What Success Looks Like
-Increased Conversion for PMAX + Shopping, Search
-Higher-quality B2B leads at efficient CPA
-Reduction of wasted spend on irrelevant queries
-Stronger segmentation between D2C and B2B audiences
-Clear, consistent reporting and transparent communication

I have a single photograph of a person that I need converted into a clean, ready-to-engrave 2.5D relief for subsurface crystal laser engraving. Your task is to take that flat image and build the depth information so it will look true-to-life once etched inside the crystal.

You’ll be working in a 2.5D cockpit setup, so I expect the finished file to suit that workflow—ideally a greyscale depth map or equivalent format that can drop straight into a laser software package without extra touch-ups. Facial features must read crisply; the rest of the figure can sit naturally in the depth field, with background simplified or minimized as needed.

Deliverables
• Final 2.5D depth file compatible with standard crystal-engraving lasers (STL, BMP height-map, or your recommended alternative)
• A low-res preview render so I can approve depth and likeness before final hand-off

I’ll supply the high-resolution source photo once we start. Let me know your preferred file type for delivery, the tools you’ll use (e.g., ZBrush, Reliefmod, Photoshop depth extraction, etc.), and your estimated turnaround.

Skills: Photoshop, 3D Rendering, Arts & Crafts, Maya, 3D Modelling, 3D Design, Photo Restoration, Autodesk

I'm seeking a talented artist to create a realistic unicorn painting for my four-year-old's birthday in October. The painting will be a surprise and should capture the magic and wonder of unicorns.

Requirements:
- Realistic unicorn depiction
- Medium size (up to 18x24 inches)
- Suitable for a child's birthday theme

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency in realistic painting
- Experience with children's art themes
- Ability to work within a specific size constraint

Skills: Illustrator, Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Creative Design, Painting, Art Consulting, Art Installation

Quero estruturar um curso completo que ensine crianças iniciantes a explorar o desenho digital e a pintura de forma divertida e progressiva. Preciso de alguém que:
• Desenvolva um programa didático com objetivos claros para cada módulo, levando em conta a faixa etária infantil e o nível iniciante.
• Crie exercícios passo a passo que estimulem coordenação motora, criatividade e compreensão básica de cor, forma e composição.
• Produza materiais de apoio: apostilas ilustradas, arquivos de prática e lista de softwares/apps simples de desenho digital que funcionem em tablet ou computador.
• Grave ou roteirize vídeo-aulas curtas, dinâmicas e visuais, preferencialmente usando tela de desenho compartilhada para que as crianças acompanhem cada traço.
• Inclua seções de pintura tradicional que possam ser realizadas com materiais acessíveis (guache, lápis de cor, pincéis largos), mostrando como transferir conceitos do digital para o físico.

Aceito sugestões extras, como atividades offline ou pequenos projetos finais. Entrego feedback rápido e estou aberto a ajustes iterativos até que o conteúdo fique claro, envolvente e pronto para ser hospedado em plataforma EAD.

Skills: C Programming, Graphic Design, Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Painting, Teaching/Lecturing, Art Consulting, Digital Art, Art Installation, Content Development

It looks like you have the skills I am looking for. I pretty much have the art, just need to place and use the proper trim for books, cards, puzzles and board books. Is this something that you might be able to help me with? Do you use AI at all, like open art ai?

I need my digital text re-created in genuine, fluid cursive handwriting and returned as clean, high-resolution scanned PDFs. You will receive the source material in editable format; simply rewrite it by hand, keeping the script consistent, easy to read, and free of smudges or strike-throughs. Once each page is complete, scan at 300 dpi or better, crop neatly, and compile the pages into a single PDF (or one PDF per document if multiple files are provided).

Deliverables
• Hand-written pages in cursive, scanned and saved as PDF
• Resolution: minimum 300 dpi, clear contrast, no shadows
• Pages aligned, margins intact, legible throughout

Before starting, I’d like to see a quick sample—just a few lines—to confirm the handwriting style matches the smooth cursive I’m after. Let me know your turnaround time and any questions about the process.

Skills: Copywriting, Arts & Crafts, PDF, Photo Editing, Painting, Sketching

I'm looking for an artist to create a small, impressionistic painting of Douglas Firs in a meadow with Iris flowers.

Requirements:
- Size: Small (up to 12x12 inches)
- Style: Impressionistic
- Medium: Oil paints, Watercolors, or Acrylics (please specify in your bid)

Ideal skills and experience:
- Proficiency in chosen medium
- Strong understanding of impressionistic techniques
- Experience with botanical and landscape subjects

Please include samples of similar work in your bids.

Skills: Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Painting, Landscape Design, Art Consulting

I'm seeking a talented artist to create a medium-sized (20 to 30 inches) realistic oil painting based on a provided photograph.

Requirements:
- Mastery in realism
- Proficient in oil painting
- Experience with medium-sized canvases

Ideal skills and experience:
- Portfolio of realistic oil paintings
- Attention to detail
- Ability to capture likeness and depth

Please include samples of previous work.

Skills: Photography, Photoshop, Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Painting, Art Consulting, Art Installation

I have a composition that I'm currently working on which features a Piano part. I need someone to transcribe the current piano part.