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9 projects published for past 72 hours.
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Illustrator needed to create digital portrait from photograph
not specified 2 hours ago
Client Rank - Excellent

Payment method verified
Upwork Enterprise Client
$447'305 total spent
132 hires , 45 active
105 jobs posted
100% hire rate, 8 open job
24.66 /hr avg hourly rate paid
4071 hours
5.00 of 24 reviews
Registered at: 08/06/2023
US United States
Excellent
Required Connects: 6
Upwork Enterprise Client
Produce a simple semi-realistic digital portrait of our chosen individual, from provided photographs, for use on a printed magnet distributed to our students and alumni. The drawing will be no larger than waist to head, possibly bust to head. Final magnet size will not exceed 6” square. Person will be isolated on a white background, so that the final product may be die-cut to shape with a white margin.

Deliverable:
Full-color, high-resolution vector drawing of our professor, suitable for 300 dpi printing at least 6” wide, in editable .ai or .eps format. The university retains all rights to the image, it may not be used elsewhere.

The designer is expected to work independently from their location, on their schedule. Communication with us is welcome, to ask questions or discuss drafts. This is a single project, although there is the potential for another one to be completed in 2026.

Payment: Hourly, through our university enterprise account

Budget: under $150 total for the project

Delivery required by February 18

Detail:
This is part of an annual series of professor magnets. Past drawings began as caricatures and have changed to flat digital portrait style. We would like the final illustration to feel friendly and approachable, but not unattractive or with exaggerated features. Some amount of shading is welcome as long as the style is not a huge departure from past years. We do not want an airbrushed, watercolor, anime, chibi or disney-style look.

Attached are the series of past magnets, photos of our current subject "streets", and two samples with suggested cropping.
One of the photo poses, if used, will need a portion of his arm filled in where it was covered in the photo. More photos of the professor are available.
Skills: Illustration, Adobe Illustrator
Budget: not specified
2 hours ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
3D Mermaid Charm Drawing Request
not specified 4 hours ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
1 open job
no reviews
Registered at: 26/10/2022
US United States
Risky
Required Connects: 6
I’m designing a 3D jewelry mermaid charm, but my CAD designer isn’t quite capturing what I have in mind. Since he has already created the original CAD drawing, I’d love for you to do a 3D drawing with the necessary adjustments. Open to an illustration, drawing or the straight up CAD design just need to get an image accross.

Using Image 1 as a reference, please create a 3D drawing of a mermaid charm with the following specifications:

Size
-The mermaid should be 0.5 inches (12.7 mm) in height.

Pose & Orientation
-She is facing forward with an elegant and graceful posture.
-Her tail extends straight down with a slight flip to the left (see Image 3).
-Her hands rest naturally at her sides for a serene, balanced look.
=She has natural breasts—no bra.

Hair
-Her long, flowing, voluminous hair cascades down to her hips (see Image 1 for length and Image 2 for volume).
-The hair should have gentle waves or curls to enhance an organic, underwater feel.

Style
-The design should be delicate and detailed, suitable for small-scale rendering.
-Facial features should be minimalistic yet expressive to ensure clarity at this size ( i like the features in image 2 if possible)
-She should have an ethereal, goddess-like appearance.
-Let me know if you need any additional details. Looking forward to your thoughts!
Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Illustration, Jewelry, Adobe InDesign, Hand-Drawn Style, Drawing, Sketching, Gouache, Watercolor, Sketch
Budget: not specified
4 hours ago
  • Design & Creative, Product Design
Watercolor Pet Portrait
30 - 250 USD 7 hours ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
1 open job
no reviews
Registered at: 10/02/2025
US United States
Risky
I'm seeking a talented artist who can create a beautiful 11x14 inches portrait of my sister's dog, Lily. The piece should capture the essence and personality of Lily, and be a beautiful tribute to her life. I prefer watercolor or oil paint, please.

This portrait will be a gift to my sister and brother-in-law, in remembrance of their beautiful, beloved Lily, a 7 year old Bernese Mountain Dog who recently passed from an illness.

Lily was so special! She was so bouncy, and beautiful, and loyal, and playful and so very smart -- and she was so devoted to her family. She brought so much joy to her family and they adored her deeply. They've had other doggies, but there was something incredibly special about Lily and her connection with my sister, and the rest of her family. She just seemed to understand them on a different level -- she was an amazing communicator and Lily always knew how to brighten everyone's life -- especially when she knew that someone had had a hard day.

Ideal Skills:
- Expertise in watercolor painting
- Experience in pet portraits
- Ability to capture personality in artwork (intelligence, beauty, happiness, playfulness, loyalty, curiosity, cuteness, and her endless love for her family).

I'm attaching several photos and would like your thoughts on the best way to capture Lily in a watercolor portrait. I'd also appreciate an estimate of the cost and timing. I assume the portrait will be unframed and not on a stretcher, so that I can frame it when it arrives. I'd love to see some samples of your work, please. I really want the right artist to capture Lily's essence and beauty and spectacular sense of fun and connection.

Thank you for your creativity and feedback.

Very best regards,
Patti

Skills: Illustrator, Illustration, Concept Design, Oil Painting, Watercolor Painting
Fixed budget: 30 - 250 USD
7 hours ago
  • Design, Media & Architecture, Illustrator, Illustration, Concept Design, Oil Painting, Watercolor Painting
Design a coin (vector graphics)
not specified 10 hours ago
Client Rank - Excellent

Payment method verified
$14'595 total spent
5 hires , 1 active
3 jobs posted
100% hire rate, 1 open job
22.06 /hr avg hourly rate paid
652 hours
5.00 of 2 reviews
Registered at: 21/12/2020
SE Sweden
Excellent
Required Connects: 11
We are a company working in the Bitcoin space and we are producing a Silver coin to our customers with our own design.

Here is an example of another existing coin: https://www.images-apmex.com/images/products/1-oz-silver-round-bitcoin_247333_obv.jpg?v=20220221085825?v=20250102065013&width=900&height=900

and backside:
https://www.images-apmex.com/images/products/1-oz-silver-round-bitcoin_247333_rev.jpg?v=20220221085825?v=20250102065013&width=900&height=900&_gl=1*1fpgt14*_gcl_au*MTgyMzU3MjUwLjE3MzkxODE0MTY.

And we want our "own" coin, which we want you to design. We do not want to add colors to the silver coin (since it might lower the silver value) so plain and neat with our corporate name etc.

And yes, vector based is needed (.ai or any other such format) so we can scale it with proportions, Im including our logo file for your reference.
Skills: Line Drawing, Procreate, Illustration, Children's Book Illustration, Watercolor, Character Design, Pattern Illustration, Cartoon Art, Covers & Packaging, Caricature, Digital Illustration, Drawing
Budget: not specified
10 hours ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Realistic Watercolor Sausage Dogs Illustration
~6 - 19 USD 15 hours ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
1 open job
no reviews
Registered at: 10/02/2025
AU Australia
Risky
I'm looking for a talented watercolor artist who can create a realistic illustration of two sausage dogs for our baby nursery. I have attached reference photos of our two sausage dogs.

Key Details:
- Style: The dogs should be illustrated in a realistic watercolor style, capturing their unique features and charm.
- Background: The illustration should have a plain white background. The simplicity of the background will allow the focus to be on the dogs.
- Color Palette: The illustration should be in neutral colors. This will fit with our nursery's color scheme and create a calming atmosphere.

Ideal Skills:
- Proficiency in watercolor illustration with a realistic style.
- Strong understanding of color theory and ability to work within a specified palette.
- Experience in creating artwork suitable for a baby nursery.

Please provide samples of your previous work, particularly any similar illustrations, with your bid.

Skills: Graphic Design, Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Visual Arts
Fixed budget: 10 - 30 AUD
15 hours ago
  • Design, Media & Architecture, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Visual Arts
Create Seamless Designs
20 USD / hr
1 day ago
Client Rank - Medium

Payment method verified
$945 total spent
2 hires
5 jobs posted
40% hire rate, 1 open job
30.00 /hr avg hourly rate paid
30 hours
5.00 of 2 reviews
Registered at: 04/08/2020
US United States
Medium
Required Connects: 11
9 seamless designs using the images and elements I sent you.

$20/hour - 5 hours of work.
Skills: Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Hand-Drawn Style, Watercolor, Adobe Illustrator, Surface Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, T-Shirt Design, Digital Illustration, Color Forecasting, Digital Pattern Design, Print Design, Fabric Printing
Hourly rate: 20 USD
1 day ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Watercolor of a Serene Seascape
15 - 25 USD / hr
1 day ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
1 open job
no reviews
Registered at: 07/02/2025
YE Yemen
Risky
I need a watercolor artist to create a serene and peaceful artwork. The piece should begin with a deep, dark brown color, followed by a blend of light sky colors.

Key elements:
- An island on a shore
- A boat
- A few birds in the sky

Ideal skills for this project:
- Proficient in watercolor
- Ability to convey calmness and tranquility
- Experience with seascape and landscape painting
- Skill in creating detailed and realistic elements in a serene scene.

Your unique touch and expertise will be appreciated.

Skills: Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons
Hourly rate: 15 - 25 USD
1 day ago
  • Design, Media & Architecture, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons
Unisex Tshirt design & illustration
15 - 30 USD / hr
2 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
1 open job
no reviews
Registered at: 29/12/2024
SG Singapore
Risky
Required Connects: 6
To create 2 tshirt designs, illustration in the front only. Design can be printed on both light and dark colour tshirts

Style - hyper-realistic illustration, quotidian, nostalgic, vibrant, borrowed from vintage, whimsical

Please see attached for the full brief.
Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Digital Art, Watercolor, Textile, Print Design, Surface Design, Textile Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Color Forecasting, Fabric Printing
Hourly rate: 15 - 30 USD
2 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Children's Book Illustrator
1,500 USD 2 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
1 jobs posted
1 open job
no reviews
Registered at: 05/09/2024
AU Australia
Risky
Required Connects: 8
I require a cover illustration, end papers plus 12-13 spreads.
File: JPEG files (No use of AI)
Resolution: 300dpi
Book will be 8.5 x 8.5” + a 3mm bleed on 3 sides (outer edges)
Style or Medium Preference: I like watercolor illustrations, and digital artwork that has no harsh or strong lines.

I would like job to be completed within 8 weeks (for the whole book).

I require someone who has good communication skills (English), is able to make changes effectively. I am happy to communicate via email, through Zoom catch up sessions or via video's.

The children’s book is aimed at children (0-7 years old)
The book requires fun, bright, textured illustrations to bring the story to life.

***Important*** This is a one time, “pay for hire” only job and once completed I will have the exclusive use of rights to the illustrations, without any limitations. No further payments, commissions or royalties will apply.

I am excited to hear from you

Tash
Skills: Illustration, Children's Book Illustration, Character Design, Storybook, Book Cover, Colorful Style, Playful Tone
Fixed budget: 1,500 USD
2 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
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