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Kristie V.

Illustrator + watercolor artist + print and pattern design

Kristie Vargo - Top Rated Upwork Certified Illustrator and Artistic Alchemist with over 15 years professional experience in wedding stationery, greeting cards, giftware, and surface pattern design ARE YOU TRYING TO FIND THE RIGHT ILLUSTRATOR? ONE WHO CAN… ✔ Create designs that align with your vision ✔ Help your brand stand out in a crowded market ✔ Differentiate you from your competitors. ✔ Convey your brand story ✔ Resonate with your target audience ✔ Use a collaborative approach to ensure the designs fit your goals ✔ Solve your design challenges with a fresh, thoughtful perspective I UNDERSTAND HOW CHALLENGING IT CAN BE! As a surface pattern designer and illustrator, I believe that every design has a story to tell. I work with brands to craft designs that evoke emotion, spark joy, and make a lasting impression. I do the same with private clients to make sure their story is reflected in the project. MY FOCUS INCLUDES 📌 Traditional illustration like watercolor, ink, and pastels 📌 Digital illustration 📌 Statement illustration pieces 📌 Home decor 📌 Wallpaper 📌 Fabrics 📌 Stationery and greeting card design 📌 Art Licensing and commission work 📌 Custom wedding stationery illustration and design My work is about creating connections, whether through a playful print or a carefully crafted design. If you're looking to tell a unique story through your brand's products or personal projects, I would love to help bring your ideas to life with art that stands out and leaves a lasting impression. Our next step is to schedule a short call to discuss the specific scope of your project. I can then follow up with a complete detailed proposal including a timeline and fixed project costs. I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers! Kristie

🇺🇸Lake Zurich, United States$75/hr100% JSS5.00 (28)Since Jun 2019
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$463

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#81,141 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,996 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $2.8k

Total earnings
$52k

Billed in all: $53k

World#73,779 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#13,445 / 62.1k
Per project
$1k

$695 in the last 6 months

World#122,525 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#20,892 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
4
100% fixed0% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#7,181 / 62.1k
Projects in all
51
82% fixed18% hourly
World#59,936 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,102 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$52.6kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$51k$52k$53k$54kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 9% in Retro & Vintage Style

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  5. #30Retro & Vintage Style319 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #7Top 9%
  6. #30Realistic210 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 14%
  7. #34Invitation Design221 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #15Top 15%
  8. #41Pattern Illustration179 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 23%