Laurentiu Gabriel D.
Professional Illustrator | Children's Books & Character Design
High-impact character design and vibrant children's book illustrations that bring stories to life. Every great project starts with a spark of imagination. With over a decade of freelance experience, my work is simply about turning those ideas into worlds that feel alive. I focus on creating expressive characters and thoughtful illustrations that connect with people, capture emotion, and stay with the reader long after they close the book. Whether you are an author publishing your first children’s book or a creator shaping a unique visual brand, I am here to help you tell your story. How we can work together: Children's Books & Publishing: Whimsical storytelling, complete book layouts, cover art, and storyboards built to hold a child's wonder. Character Design & Mascots: Memorable, personality-driven characters and comic assets tailored for books, branding, or digital projects. Vector Illustration: Clean, scalable vector artwork crafted with an artistic touch, ensuring your designs look perfect in any size or format. Style Versatility: Seamless adaptation across digital and traditional artistic styles to match the exact mood of your vision. Let's build something beautiful together. Send a message with your ideas, and let’s talk about your project.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $7.7k
Billed in all: $240,027$240k
$859 in the last 6 months
Across 280 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 3% in Painting
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #5Traditional Illustration160 freelancers · 🇷🇴 #1Top 3%🇷🇴#1 of 5
- #9Comic Book194 freelancers · 🇷🇴 #1Top 5%🇷🇴#1 of 1
- #13Painting482 freelancers · 🇷🇴 #1Top 3%🇷🇴#1 of 5
- #15Realistic210 freelancers · 🇷🇴 #1Top 7%🇷🇴#1 of 4
- #19NFT Art374 freelancers · 🇷🇴 #1Top 5%🇷🇴#1 of 5
- #53Vector Art1,484 freelancers · 🇷🇴 #3Top 4%🇷🇴#3 of 8
- #57Book703 freelancers · 🇷🇴 #1Top 8%🇷🇴#1 of 6
- #89Game Art1,217 freelancers · 🇷🇴 #3Top 7%🇷🇴#3 of 10