Sayyid C.
Dark Fantasy Illustrator | Book Covers, Apparel & Character Art
I create dark, atmospheric illustrations built around storytelling, mood, and visual identity. My work combines vintage grit, dark fantasy, and cinematic storytelling to create artwork that feels distinctive rather than generic. I specialize in: • Dark Fantasy & Horror Illustration • Book Covers & Fantasy Illustration • Character & Creature Art • Apparel & T-Shirt Illustration • Album Covers & Poster Artwork • Narrative & Conceptual Illustration I work with authors, musicians, brands, and creative businesses to turn ideas, references, and concepts into polished artwork with strong atmosphere and visual identity. My workflow usually moves from concept sketch → composition and line refinement → final rendering with color, lighting, and texture. I primarily work in Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Clip Studio Paint, and can provide layered, print-ready, and production-ready files when required. If you're looking for illustration with atmosphere, character, and visual storytelling, I'd love to help bring your idea to life.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $294
$294 in the last 6 months
Across 13 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 27% in Album Cover Design worldwide
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #7Fantastic Art14 freelancersTop 50%
- #95Album Cover Design348 freelancersTop 27%
- #224Clothing & Merchandise Design569 freelancersTop 39%
- #283Character Illustration643 freelancersTop 44%
- #338Book Illustration646 freelancersTop 52%
- #379Concept Artistry1,175 freelancersTop 32%
- #383Comic Art1,172 freelancersTop 33%
- #487Procreate1,451 freelancersTop 34%