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Erika V.

Children's Book & Coloring Book Illustrator | Character Artist

I create children’s book illustrations, coloring pages, and expressive characters for authors, publishers, and creative brands. With 13+ years of professional experience, 48 completed Upwork projects, and a 100% Job Success Score, I can support your project from the first concept sketch to polished, print-ready artwork. My work includes: • children’s book illustration • coloring book pages for children, teens, and adults • character design and development • facial expressions, poses, and character turnarounds • book covers and interior illustrations • fantasy and decorative line art • storyboards and composition sketches • full-color and black-and-white artwork My process usually includes discussing the story and target audience, developing the visual direction, creating sketches for approval, refining the selected concept, and preparing the final files. Depending on the project, I can provide high-resolution PNG, JPG, PDF, layered PSD, and print-ready files. AI, EPS, or SVG files are available when the artwork is created as vector artwork. If you’re planning a children’s book, coloring book, character collection, or illustrated product, send me a message with a short description, the number of illustrations, your preferred style, and your timeline. I’d be glad to discuss your idea and suggest the best way to develop it.

🇺🇦Lviv, Ukraine$18/hr100% JSS4.96 (34)Since Sep 2017

Earnings and projects

MRR
$91

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#137,329 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#4,992 / 14.3k
Revenue, last 30 days
$400

Last 6 months: $544

World#68,253 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#2,597 / 14.3k
Total earnings
$12k

Billed in all: $12k

World#183,321 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#8,343 / 14.3k
Per project
$240

$544 in the last 6 months

World#250,414 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#9,952 / 14.3k
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#4,718 / 14.3k
Projects in all
49

Across 50 contracts

72% fixed28% hourly
World#62,381 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#2,863 / 14.3k

Earnings, last 30 days

$11.7k+$400 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$11.2k$11.4k$11.6k$11.8kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 28% in Cartoon Art

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #20Audiobook Cover Design61 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #2Top 33%
  2. #72Comic Book194 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #4Top 37%
  3. #134Children's Literature418 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #11Top 32%
  4. #166Cartoon Style495 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #28Top 34%
  5. #237Cover Art Design827 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #20Top 29%
  6. #294Book Illustration646 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #53Top 46%
  7. #317Line Drawing896 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #73Top 35%
  8. #335Cartoon Character1,095 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #44Top 31%