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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!

🇰🇷Seoul, South Korea$25/hr100% JSS4.83 (89)Since Jul 2013

Earnings and projects

MRR
$2.1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#21,787 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#32 / 676
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.1k

Last 6 months: $12k

World#20,109 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#31 / 676
Total earnings
$309k

Billed in all: $316k

World#7,311 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#10 / 676
Per project
$2.5k

$4.1k in the last 6 months

World#65,802 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#74 / 676
Projects, last 6 months
3
0% fixed100% hourly
World#66,479 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#114 / 676
Projects in all
126

Across 136 contracts

34% fixed66% hourly
World#20,298 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#29 / 676

Earnings, last 30 days

$316k+$2.1k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$314k$316k$318kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 0.95% in Manga

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #5Manga525 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 0.95%
  2. #7Comics560 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 1%
  3. #24Concept Artistry1,175 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 2%
  4. #25Digital Painting1,669 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 1%
  5. #26Comic Art1,172 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 2%
  6. #50Storyboarding1,436 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 3%
  7. #51Game Art1,217 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 4%
  8. #54Sketch1,606 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #3Top 3%