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Rachbauer L.

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C L A S S I C A L • A R T I S T R Y • M E E T S • M O D E R N • D E S I G N With a degree in Fine Arts and over 18 years of professional experience, I don't just "generate" graphics—I craft unique brand identities. My background in traditional art allows me to provide a level of soul and detail that AI simply cannot replicate. Why work with me? ✔ 1,500+ Satisfied Clients: A proven track record of reliability and excellence. ✔ Fine Arts Precision: Hand-drawn quality for logos, vectors, and illustrations. ✔ Business-Driven Results: Design that doesn't just look good, but helps your business grow. Ready to elevate your brand? Let’s create something timeless. Click 'Hire Me' to start.

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Mohali, India

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Hello! I'm Kirandeep Kaur, a creative Graphic Designer, CAD Designer, and 2D/3D Artist with 8+ years of experience delivering high-quality design solutions to clients worldwide. I help businesses and individuals turn ideas into professional, production-ready designs with a strong focus on quality, creativity, and timely delivery. Services : ● Graphic Design: Logo & Branding, Business Cards, Flyers, Brochures, Social Media Graphics, Packaging ● Photo Editing: Retouching, Background Removal, Color Correction, Image Enhancement ● Illustration: Vector Art, Character Design, Digital Illustration ● CAD & Product Design: Technical Drawings, Product Design, Manufacturing Drawings ● 3D Services: 3D Modeling, Rendering, STL/STEP/OBJ Files, 3D Printing Models ● Video Editing & Motion Graphics Software : ● Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDRAW, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Blender, 3ds Max, SketchUp. Why Choose Me? ✔ 8+ Years of Experience ✔ Professional Communication ✔ Fast Turnaround ✔ Attention to Detail ✔ High-Quality, Production-Ready Deliverables I am committed to delivering creative, accurate, and reliable design solutions that exceed client expectations. Best Regards, Creative Design50 Studio

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Syed A.

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Karachi, Pakistan

$45 USD per hour

I build scalable design systems and visual experiences that solve business problems — not just decorate them. With 10+ years of experience (since 2015), I bridge the gap between high-level creative vision and complex technical execution, helping brands turn vague concepts into powerful, market-ready digital experiences. CORE EXPERTISE • Product & UI/UX — Dashboard architecture, SaaS interfaces, game HUDs, scalable design systems • Motion & Narrative — Broadcast-quality motion graphics, 2D animation, video strategy • Strategic Branding — Full-scale art direction, brand identity systems, commercial visual strategy • Specialized Production — AI-native workflows (Runway, Sora, Midjourney, Kling) integrated with DaVinci Resolve, Figma, and Adobe Suite PROVEN TRACK RECORD $90,000+ in managed project revenue with a 100% Job Success Rate, delivered for clients across three continents: • WACA (Australia) — Engineered a 70+ page interactive digital ecosystem for ANZPCC 2024 • Uplift K12 & GoTeach.ai (Texas, USA) — Led product UI, educational game design, and brand identity systems • Santamaria Law Firm (USA) — Directed high-conversion video strategy • EZ Sports Apparel (USA) — Delivered premium sublimation tech-packs and scaled production workflows WHY WORK WITH ME My work follows what I call The Hammer Principle: strategic scalability over shortcuts, technical precision over guesswork. I prioritize ROI, project hygiene, and brand authority over box-checking execution. Every asset I build is designed to perform, scale, and convert — not just look good. Let's talk about your next project.

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Jaundre V.

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Centurion, South Africa

$30 USD per hour

"The creative adult is the child who survived." - Prof. Julian F. Fleron Hi there! I'm a graphic designer, visual artist, and creative writer from South Africa. I'm hardworking and loyal, and I always aim for the best results while keeping deadlines in mind. I believe effort and success go hand in hand. The services I offer include the custom design of: - Logos - Icons - Favicons - Website banners - Business cards - Flyers - Posters - Infographics - Podcast covers - Music covers - Thumbnails - Apparel - Tattoos - Book and magazine covers - Labels and packaging - Photo manipulation - Digital art The software and programs I use include the following: - Adobe Illustrator - CorelDraw - GIMP - Krita - Canva - ChatGPT - Google Gemini - Clipchamp - Audacity I'm fluent in both English and Afrikaans. Please feel free to have a look at my portfolio, and if you have any questions, you can send me a direct message on freelancer.com

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Esteban Mauricio A.

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Gllen, Argentina

$30 USD per hour

Hello! I'm Esteban, tattoo artist and digital illustrator for more than 9 years. I work with photoshop, krita and illustrator, I consider myself very good and I can easily adapt to do any style of drawing. I have studies in drawing, painting and sculpture. I can assure quality designs and illustrations in the format you need, I'm ready to create yours and share my art around the world! . More than 9 years of experience tattooing and designing . Studies in drawing, painting and sculpture . Some of my virtues are patience, focus and being self-taught . I am always motivated to learn more to give my best

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Abdul -.

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5.8

96%

Jodhpur, India

$30 USD per hour

I am a highly skilled and versatile graphic designer with extensive experience across industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Inkscape, CorelDRAW, and Krita. With a strong background in creating visually compelling designs, I specialize in a wide range of services, including logo design, branding, vector illustrations, digital art, and marketing materials. My approach to design focuses on understanding the unique needs and goals of each client, ensuring every project is not only visually striking but also aligned with the brand’s identity and message. Whether you're looking to refresh your brand, create a custom illustration, or design eye-catching marketing assets, I bring creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality results. I pride myself on being adaptable, reliable, and committed to producing work that exceeds expectations. With a strong sense of aesthetic design and the ability to deliver projects within tight deadlines, I aim to help businesses of all sizes enhance their visual communication. Let's collaborate to create stunning, impactful designs that stand out in today’s competitive market.

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Adel E.

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100%

Giza, Egypt

$15 USD per hour

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Dept. 1995 Illustrator , 2D Animator (classic + digital "'Moho"+Adobe Animate+Toonboom Harmony) , Director , Storyboarder (Toonboom Storyboard), character designer, Painter and logo designer

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Marina P.

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5.3

100%

Athens, Greece

$20 USD per hour

Creative illustrator skilled in crafting captivating visuals for various projects. Digital or traditional media.

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Amelia B.

5.0

2.6

100%

Edmonton, Canada

$15 USD per hour

I am a Digital Illustrator who prefers working in Japanese anime and comic style, although I am quite flexible and can work in many styles. I would say I am most skilled and most comfortable with drawing female characters. I work in Krita primarily. Please check out my portfolio here or on my Instagram @mealbug_art if you're interested in hiring me. Looking forward to working with you.

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How to hire a great freelance Krita Expert

A Krita expert is a digital artist who uses Krita, the open-source raster painting software, to create illustrations, concept art, comics, textures, and animation frames for clients across creative industries. Hiring a Krita expert gives you access to specialist skills in digital painting, brush engine customization, and illustration workflows built specifically around this professional-grade tool.

What does a Krita expert do?

Krita is a free, open-source painting application built by artists for artists, with a focus on illustration, concept art, comics, and 2D animation. A freelance Krita specialist uses the software's painting engine, vector tools, and frame-by-frame animation features to produce finished creative assets.

Because Krita is purpose-built for digital painting, professionals who specialize in it bring a deep understanding of pressure-sensitive brush dynamics, color management, and layer-based composition. They translate rough briefs into polished artwork ready for print, web, games, or video production.

Common deliverables from a freelance Krita artist

A Krita illustrator handles a wide range of visual assets depending on the project brief. Typical deliverables include:

Character designs, concept art, and turnaround sheets for games, animation, and tabletop projects

Book covers, children's book illustrations, and editorial artwork

Comic and manga pages, including inking, flatting, and full color rendering

Digital paintings and matte paintings for print, prints-on-demand, and merchandise

Frame-by-frame 2D animation cycles using Krita's animation timeline

Texture painting and seamless tiles for 3D models, indie games, and environment art

Storyboards, visual development sheets, and mood boards

Custom Krita brush packs, brush presets, and resource bundles

Tools and techniques a Krita specialist uses

Strong Krita artists know the application inside out and pair it with adjacent tools where the workflow demands it. Look for proficiency in:

Krita's brush engines, including pixel, color smudge, bristle, and filter brushes

Layer management, blending modes, masks, and clipping groups

The animation timeline, onion skinning, and exporting frame sequences

Vector layers, text tools, and reference image docker for layout work

Color management, ICC profiles, and exporting to CMYK for print

Drawing tablets such as Wacom, XP-Pen, and Huion, including tilt and pressure calibration

File interoperability with Photoshop PSD, Clip Studio Paint, GIMP, Blender, and After Effects

G'MIC filters and Python scripting for batch tasks and pipeline automation

Industries that hire Krita experts

Krita illustrators serve a broad range of creative and commercial clients. Common use cases include:

Indie game studios needing concept art, sprites, and environment textures

Publishers and self-publishing authors commissioning book covers and interior art

Comic creators, webtoon authors, and manga publishers

Tabletop and board game designers producing card art and rulebook illustrations

Animation studios producing 2D shorts, explainer videos, and motion content

Merchandise brands producing apparel graphics, stickers, and print-on-demand designs

Marketing agencies needing custom illustrations for editorial, social, and ad campaigns

How to evaluate a freelance Krita artist

The portfolio is the single strongest signal of a Krita specialist's ability. Review work for technical control, consistent style, and the kinds of pieces that match your brief. A character artist's reel looks very different from a comic colorist's, so prioritize candidates whose published work overlaps with your project.

Beyond the portfolio, weigh the following:

Range of subject matter, including figures, environments, props, and lighting scenarios

Demonstrated process work such as sketches, value studies, flats, and final renders

Experience with the file formats and color spaces your project requires

Familiarity with revisions, version control, and delivering layered source files

Client reviews referencing communication, deadline reliability, and willingness to iterate

Sample interview questions you can copy and use:

Can you walk me through your typical Krita workflow from thumbnail to final render?

Which Krita brush engines do you rely on most, and have you built any custom brushes?

How do you handle color management when a project is destined for both print and screen?

Have you used Krita's animation timeline for frame-by-frame work, and can you share a sample?

How do you structure your layers and source files when delivering to a client for further edits?

Why hire Krita experts on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com connects you with a global community of digital illustrators, concept artists, and animators who specialize in Krita. Whether you need a single book cover or an ongoing comic series, you can post a project on Freelancer.com and receive competitive bids from artists across every style and price point.

The platform's profile system, public ratings, and verified portfolios make it straightforward to compare candidates side by side. Clients set their own budget and timeline, and Milestone Payments protect funds until agreed deliverables are approved. With freelancers on Freelancer.com working across every time zone, finding a Krita artist whose style and availability match your brief is fast and low-friction.

Ready to commission digital illustrations, concept art, or 2D animation from a specialist artist? Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled Krita freelancers ready to deliver.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance Krita expert?

Hiring a Krita illustrator is straightforward when your brief is specific. The clearer you are about style, format, and deliverables, the more accurately freelancers can quote and the faster you reach a finished piece. The three steps below cover the full process from posting your brief to awarding the project.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

Your project post is the single biggest factor in the quality of bids you receive. A well-written brief filters for artists whose style, technical skills, and availability genuinely match what you need. Head to the post project page , where you fill in the brief, scope, timeline, and budget before publishing the project for freelancers to bid on.

Describe the deliverable clearly: character art, book cover, comic page, texture set, animation cycle, or other

Specify canvas size, resolution, color space (RGB or CMYK), and final file formats required

Attach reference images, mood boards, or style samples to communicate the visual direction

State whether layered KRA or PSD source files are part of the delivery

Set the timeline, number of revision rounds, and your budget range

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. They reveal how each artist interprets your brief, what approach they would take, and whether their proposed timeline is realistic. Read carefully and shortlist candidates who show genuine engagement with the work rather than copy-paste responses.

Look for proposals that reference your subject matter, style, or industry directly

Note thoughtful clarifying questions about color space, dimensions, or usage rights

Check whether the artist links to relevant portfolio pieces in similar styles or formats

Assess the realism of the proposed schedule against the scope of the brief

Use Freelancer.com's chat to request additional samples or process work before shortlisting

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. Look at consistency across a freelancer's body of work rather than judging on a single standout piece, and weigh client reviews that speak to communication and reliability. For Krita work specifically, style fit and rendering quality should drive the choice.

Review portfolio depth, variety, and how closely past pieces match your brief

Check star ratings and the volume of completed projects on the profile

Read written client reviews for comments on revisions, deadlines, and source-file delivery

Confirm verified payment method, completion rate, and on-time delivery rate

Award the project and fund a Milestone Payment so funds are released only when each agreed deliverable is approved

How long does a typical Krita illustration project take?

Turnaround depends on complexity, canvas size, and the number of revision rounds. A single character illustration can be completed in a few days, while detailed cover art, multi-page comics, or animated sequences often run several weeks. Agreeing on milestones up front keeps the schedule predictable.

What is the difference between a Krita expert and a Photoshop illustrator?

Both produce raster digital art, but Krita is purpose-built for painting and 2D animation, with brush engines and animation tools tuned for illustrators. Photoshop is a broader image-editing tool used heavily for photo work and compositing. Many artists work in both, so ask candidates which they prefer for the specific deliverable you need.

Can I hire a Krita freelancer for a one-off illustration?

Yes. Many Krita artists on Freelancer.com take on single-asset commissions such as a book cover, a character portrait, or a single comic page. You can also hire the same freelancer for ongoing work once you have established a good fit.

Do I receive the layered source file when the project is finished?

That depends on what you agree in the brief. Krita saves native KRA files that preserve every layer, mask, and brush stroke, and most artists will deliver these alongside flattened PNG, JPG, or TIFF exports if requested. Specify source-file delivery in your project description to avoid ambiguity later.

Do I need a Krita freelancer or an animation studio?

For illustrations, concept art, comic work, and short animation cycles, an individual Krita freelancer is usually the most cost-effective choice. Full series, long-form animation, or projects requiring rigging, sound, and post-production may benefit from a larger team. Start with a clear brief and the answer often becomes obvious.