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Charlie

Brookvale , Australia

4.9

(4)

Pricing starts at $500

(I paint my designs that have been created after working with the clients)

Canvas commissions,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals

Pick me for:

Large outside walls where I can showcase my skills and style. Especially in smaller rural towns where I can get to know the locals and people who may not have seen a large artwork getting created before.

Reviews:

Charlie created an awesome artwork for our Coogee Bay Hotel 150 Years celebration campaign. Charlie has a great unique style, is great to work with and we're super stoked with the final artwork.
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Cara

Lilyfield, Australia

5.0

(6)

Pricing starts at $1,500

(I paint my designs that have been created after working with the clients)

Live painting events,Online Workshop,Tattoo Design,Interviews,Canvas commissions,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals

Pick me for:

A good brief really excites me! Regardless of the material, location, surface or subject matter, a clear-cut brief is always a great start. I love moving between digital art and physical illustration. Anything from a mural to live art to a digital artwork, it's all super enjoyable.

Reviews:

Cara did an illustration for our workspace and it came out absolutely stunning with colours and she was able to design exactly what we had in mind. She was very understanding with timings and was quick to answer any questions or queries. Highly recommend to any one looking to work with her
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Melina

Mulgrave, Australia

5.0

(1)

Pricing starts at $400

(I can replicate designs if it suits my style)

Live painting events,Interviews,Canvas commissions for clients,Doing custom designs for wallpaper or decals

Pick me for:

MINIMALISTIC line paintings of faces, words or florals...but really anything in black and white - bold, dramatic, emotive.

Reviews:

Melina is an INCREDIBLE artist! Her talents and passions work hand in hand to create extraordinary unique pieces that I cannot stop purchasing! She is an absolute delight to work with; professional, transparent and accommodating! On top of it all she is a beautiful woman and I am honoured to have pieces of her work in my home.
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Mara

London, United Kingdom

5.0

(4)

Pricing starts at £300

(I do not mind replicating an existing design)

Interviews,Live painting events,Tattoo Design,Online Workshop,Workshops,Canvas commissions

Pick me for:

Jobs where I am supported as an artist and are given a good amount of freedom in the project

Reviews:

Loved the painting - absolutely perfect and somehow better than the photo!
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James

London, United Kingdom

5.0

(11)

Pricing starts at £800

(I do not mind replicating an existing design)

Interviews,Live painting events,Canvas commissions,Workshops,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals

Pick me for:

Colourful, bold and large!

Reviews:

EXCELLENT ARTIST TO WORK WITH. PROVIDED A VERY SHORT TIMELINE FOR JAMES TO WORK TO AND HE MANAGED TO DELIVER A GREAT PIECE OF WORK AND HIS COMMUNICATION THROUGHOUT WAS OUTSTANDING. ALWAYS WORKING WITH THE CLIENT IN MIND. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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Andrew

Town of Bassendean, Australia

5.0

(4)

Pricing starts at $250

(I do not mind replicating an existing design)

Workshops,Interviews,Live painting events,Tattoo Design,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals,Canvas commissions

Pick me for:

Large murals containing portraits, landscape or animals where the aim is colourful exploration of light and colour to create high impact artworks on the realistic side.

Reviews:

Andrew demonstrated excellence in his work, displaying punctuality and professionalism. I will certainly enlist his services again in the future for updating my menu prices on the chalkboard. thanks again Andrew!
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Sam

London, United Kingdom

5.0

(6)

Pricing starts at £300

(I do not mind replicating an existing design)

Interviews,Live painting events,Online Workshop,Workshops,Canvas commissions,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals

Pick me for:

My favourite jobs are large expressive murals of portraits or bodies, as I am a figurative painter at heart. However I am able to paint most styles whether that be typographic, abstract, landscape, and have completed works in all of the above categories. I also love taking on portrait commissions and helping a client to create a meaningful artwork.

Reviews:

Sam was excellent - he did loads of due diligence ahead of time on types of paint etc. because of a tricky brief, and was super flexible and great to work with on the days he did the painting. The art looked great - definitely a perfectionist. Thanks very much, Sam.
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Damien

Melbourne, Australia

5.0

(2)

Pricing starts at $1,250

(I do not mind replicating an existing design)

Workshops,Live painting events,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals,Canvas commissions

Pick me for:

Public Art Commissions, Large scale works, private works at home or a workplace. Anything out of the ordinary.

Reviews:

Damien did the most incredible piece for a soulmate that passed away. He was attentive and very open to discuss options. The best decision I made! So grateful for his talent and ease of communication. Thank you Damien!
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Who is the most famous illustrator?

The ‘Godfather’ of illustration and one of the most influential illustrators of all time, Charles M. Schultz. Creator of the famed daily comic strips ‘Peanuts’, Schultz illustrated and authored over 18,0000 strips in 50 years. He refused assistance and created a new comic strip daily. His one day’s break was the celebrate his 75th birthday. Illustration work has expanded outside of comic strips and into the world of digital design. Illustrators to hire create stand-alone art used for promotional materials, phamphlets, posters, children’s books and more. If you need assistance connecting with an illustrator reach out to one of our friendly team members via contact@bookanartist.co

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Illustrators for hire are artists who specialise in enhancing writing, brand material, advertisements, posters, newspapers, etc. Comics in the Sunday paper to the imagery in a children's book were all designed by an illustrator. Illustration artists can also assist with logo, graphic or brand re-designs. Does your business need a character? Or perhaps a visual story to match the company's history? Illustration is a unique skill that relies on drawing attention to the product or information without distracting from what they illustrate. Illustrators to hire for jobs can have specific styles you enjoy or will happily adapt to your brief or criteria. Universities and many art schools often offer specific units and courses dedicated to the art of illustration or design. Some illustration artists may choose to create their work digitally, while others choose to hand draw or paint their designs. The design will be digitalised, meaning you can select an illustration artist from any location around the globe!


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