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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.

🇵🇹Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal$50/hr100% JSS5.00 (2)Since Sep 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$755

Last 6 months ÷ 4.9 months active (since Jun 2026)

World#60,479 / 412k
🇵🇹Country#263 / 2,011
Revenue, last 30 days
$5

Last 6 months: $3.7k

Total earnings
$3.8k

Billed in all: $4.1k

World#278,798 / 412k
🇵🇹Country#1,364 / 2,011
Per project
$1.9k

$1.2k in the last 6 months

World#80,507 / 412k
🇵🇹Country#464 / 2,011
Projects, last 6 months
3
33% fixed67% hourly
World#66,482 / 412k
🇵🇹Country#267 / 2,011
Projects in all
2

Across 3 contracts

33% fixed67% hourly
World#328,890 / 412k
🇵🇹Country#1,665 / 2,011

Earnings, last 30 days

$4.1k+$5 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$4.1k$4.1k$4.1k$4.1kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

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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  4. #25Surface Design218 freelancers · 🇵🇹 #2Top 11%
  5. #29Affinity Designer221 freelancers · 🇵🇹 #1Top 13%
  6. #30Painting482 freelancers · 🇵🇹 #1Top 6%
  7. #48Clothing & Merchandise Design569 freelancers · 🇵🇹 #1Top 8%
  8. #58Pattern Design555 freelancers · 🇵🇹 #3Top 10%