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Rachel W.

Premium Book Illustrator | Hand-Drawn Book Covers and Childrens Books

I create hand painted, high-end illustrations that transform stories into works of art. With over 10 years of professional experience and a Fine Arts degree, I specialize in bringing books to life by blending traditional artistry with professional digital techniques to deliver museum-quality visuals for every project. Authors, publishers and collectors choose me when they need illustrations that are: - Meticulously painted with fine detail and high quality. - Original and timeless (NO AI, no shortcuts — 100% hand-crafted). - Professionally delivered on time and print-ready. - Amazing communication. My work has spanned book covers, children’s books, and editorial projects. Each piece takes deep focus and care— typically 1-3 weeks per full illustration— to ensure the highest level of quality. If you’re looking for cheap, quick, or generic art — I’m probably not the right fit. But if you’re looking for investment-quality illustrations that elevate your book to its highest potential, let’s talk.

🇺🇸Holladay, United States$120/hr100% JSS4.92 (26)Since Feb 2019

Earnings and projects

MRR
$143

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#124,955 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#17,182 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$480

Last 6 months: $856

World#64,163 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,458 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$46k

Billed in all: $46k

World#81,220 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#14,557 / 62.1k
Per project
$688

$428 in the last 6 months

World#154,338 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#26,205 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
2
100% fixed0% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,762 / 62.1k
Projects in all
67

Across 69 contracts

61% fixed39% hourly
World#44,983 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#6,922 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$46.4k+$480 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$45,750$46,000$46,250$46,500Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 21% in Portrait Art

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #4Traditional Style16 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 25%
  2. #39Realistic Portrait170 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 23%
  3. #42Traditional Illustration160 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #9Top 26%
  4. #55Oil Painting246 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #9Top 22%
  5. #159Freehand Digital Illustration585 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #11Top 27%
  6. #182Portrait Art871 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #25Top 21%
  7. #361Digital Painting1,669 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #46Top 22%
  8. #590Book Cover2,190 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #89Top 27%