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Pieter V.

Visual Artist | Fine Artist & Illustrator

You have a clear idea — or just a spark of one — and need an artist who can turn it into strong, original work fast. With more than 20 years as a visual artist, I bring traditional painting depth, discipline and texture into the digital realm. I listen carefully, work efficiently, and keep communication clear and professional. You receive high-quality original work that feels considered rather than rushed, reliable delivery, and a smooth collaborative process. Client satisfaction is guaranteed. I take concepts from simple sketch to finished artwork across a range of styles. Deliverables include high-resolution digital paintings for canvas or large-format wallpaper, book and album cover art, book illustrations (from serious and complex to playful and whimsical), and custom imagery for logos, business cards, branding, and social media. As a compositor I combine photography, AI-generated material, and 3D renders with digital painting, then completely rework the piece with textured brushes so the final result has the depth and presence of a traditional painting — whether loose and impressionistic or finished to a high level of detail. The same process can also produce monochrome pencil drawings, detailed doodles, or watercolour-style pieces when required. I work comfortably with AI tools and prompt engineering, build 3D scenes in Blender for high-definition renders, and handle RAW photography. I also have experience in graphic design and book typesetting, so I can take care of full cover design and typography if needed. I am proficient in Krita 5.2.9 / GIMP / Photoshop / Inkscape / Blender and keep the skills up to date.

🇿🇦Robertson, South Africa$49/hr100% JSS4.92 (67)Since Jan 2021
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$2.1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#20,646 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#116 / 2,548
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.4k

Last 6 months: $13k

World#31,040 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#192 / 2,548
Total earnings
$95k

Billed in all: $99k

World#41,384 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#194 / 2,548
Per project
$1.1k

$1.8k in the last 6 months

World#116,246 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#701 / 2,548
Projects, last 6 months
7

Across 11 contracts

9% fixed91% hourly
World#28,826 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#76 / 2,548
Projects in all
86

Across 115 contracts

67% fixed33% hourly
World#33,682 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#141 / 2,548

Earnings, last 30 days

$98.8k+$1.4k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$97k$98k$99kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 1% in Vector Art

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  2. #8Oil Painting246 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 3%
  3. #14Book Illustration646 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 2%
  4. #20Vector Art1,484 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 1%
  5. #22Art & Design1,270 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 2%
  6. #24Digital Painting1,669 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 1%
  7. #48Children's Book Illustration2,208 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 2%
  8. #53Book Cover Design1,441 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 4%