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Marvin A.

Children's Book Illustrator | Book Designer | Digital Artist

Architect-turned-Illustrator. I don't just draw; I engineer consistent worlds. My background in Architecture ensures your characters have perfect volume, perspective, and continuity—something AI generators simply cannot do. As a Top Rated veteran on Upwork with 15 years of experience and a 100% Job Success Score, I don’t just "draw pictures"—I partner with authors to build worlds. What I bring to your project: • A Proven Track Record: Over 115 jobs completed on Upwork with a flawless satisfaction rating. • Versatile Styles: From whimsical illustrations and vibrant cartoons to intricate line art for premium coloring books. • Publishing Knowledge: I understand the technical side of print-ready files (bleed, margins, RGB vs. CMYK) so your book looks perfect on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or offset print. My Specialized Services: • Full Children's Book Illustration (Cover & Interiors) • Character Design & Concept Art • Whimsical & Fantasy Art • Intricate Coloring Book Pages • Book Layout & Formatting My Process: I believe in a collaborative workflow. We start with rough sketches to lock in the composition and flow. I don't move to final color until you are excited about the direction. This ensures there are no surprises—only results you love. Whether you are a first-time self-publisher or an established press, let’s create something timeless. Click "Invite to Job" and let’s discuss your story!

🇵🇭Padre Burgos, Philippines$20/hr100% JSS4.76 (69)Since Apr 2012

Earnings and projects

MRR
$126

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#128,483 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#21,463 / 56.3k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $758

Total earnings
$21k

Billed in all: $28k

World#137,095 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#22,723 / 56.3k
Per project
$180

$379 in the last 6 months

World#271,891 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#34,316 / 56.3k
Projects, last 6 months
2
100% fixed0% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#8,168 / 56.3k
Projects in all
116

Across 122 contracts

89% fixed11% hourly
World#22,782 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#1,339 / 56.3k

Earnings, last 30 days

$27.7kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$27.0k$27.5k$28.0k$28.5kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 25% in Digital Art

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #39Cover Art114 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #2Top 34%
  2. #103ChatGPT Prompt321 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #26Top 32%
  3. #151Cartoon Style495 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #12Top 31%
  4. #172Freehand Digital Illustration585 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #12Top 29%
  5. #179Storybook573 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #3Top 31%
  6. #232KDP Interior444 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #11Top 52%
  7. #395Formatting1,109 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #26Top 36%
  8. #409Midjourney AI1,072 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #21Top 38%