IL HO K.
Concept Artist/Designer, Illustration & Graphic Novel/Comic Specialist
ABOUT ME: Hi! I’m ILHO KIM, a South Korean illustrator and concept artist with over a decade of experience creating immersive visual worlds for graphic novels, comics, games, movies and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHAT I DO: Graphic Novels & Comics: Pencils, inks, digital painting, and full-color illustrations. Concept Art: Game assets, character designs, environments, creature and movie concepts. World Building: From lore development, storytelling, to visual systems for books, games, or films. Book Covers & Children’s Books: Eye-catching designs that capture your story’s essence. Storyboarding & Game/Movie Design: Visual narratives and asset pipelines for interactive media. Product Design: Custom illustrations for wearable art and merchandise. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHY WORK WITH ME? Versatile Styles: Adapt to your vision—whether it’s hyper-realistic, manga-inspired, or stylized. End-to-End Projects: From sketches to final art, I handle all stages of the creative process. Fast Turnaround: Reliable delivery without compromising quality. English-Fluent Communication: Clear collaboration for international clients. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS: Fantasy & Sci-Fi Character Design (View in Portfolio) Post-Apocalyptic World Building (View in Portfolio) Children’s Book Illustrations (View in Portfolio) Game Asset Concepts (View in Portfolio) Let’s Create Something Amazing Together! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you’re looking for an artist who can bring your story, game, or brand to life, I’d love to hear from you. Message me for a free consultation or to discuss your project!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $12k
Billed in all: $316,178$316k
$4.1k in the last 6 months
Across 136 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 0.95% in Manga
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #5Manga525 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 0.95%🇰🇷#1 of 2
- #7Comics560 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 1%🇰🇷#1 of 1
- #24Concept Artistry1,175 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 2%🇰🇷#1 of 4
- #25Digital Painting1,669 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 1%🇰🇷#1 of 3
- #26Comic Art1,172 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 2%🇰🇷#1 of 3
- #50Storyboarding1,436 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 3%🇰🇷#1 of 4
- #51Game Art1,217 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 4%🇰🇷#1 of 5
- #54Sketch1,606 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #3Top 3%🇰🇷#3 of 6