Katerina I.
Digital & Hand-Drawn Illustrator | Pattern Design & Vector Art
I create hand-drawn visuals and professional surface pattern designs that bring personality and storytelling to apparel and products. My expertise lies in designing original, seamless patterns and character-driven artwork for apparel, home decor, and lifestyle brands. Whether it’s a delicate botanical repeat for sustainable fabrics or a bold character print for a streetwear collection, I focus on creating designs that feel organic and expressive. I avoid visual clutter, prioritizing mood, texture, and clarity. My focus: • Surface & Textile Design: Seamless, production-ready patterns (botanical, abstract, or narrative). • Character Illustration: Hand-drawn characters that add a soul to your brand. • Product-Ready Files: I deliver clean, layered source files (AI, PSD, or Affinity) optimized for manufacturing and easy recoloring. I love collaborative projects where the illustration isn’t just decoration—it’s the heart of the product. Let’s build something beautiful together.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 4.9 months active (since Jun 2026)
Last 6 months: $3.7k
Billed in all: $4,089$4.1k
$1.2k in the last 6 months
Across 3 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Read once a week before Oct 11, 2026, daily since. Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.
Skill rankings: Top 6% in Digital Painting
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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