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The Top 25 influential and inspiring 2D Artists

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Anastasiia Zaesenok

2d Animator, Illustrator at Freelance, Orlando

I'm an animator and illustrator passionate about crafting unique and captivating stories through animation. My expertise spans working with brands, music studios, and creatives to deliver engaging content that resonates with their audiences. What sets me apart? ✨ Creative Vision: I develop...

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Orlando: United States

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Rob Hooper

Digital Artist at flamingpencil.co.uk, Warwickshire

#2 ranked 2D Artist

I help people bring their ideas to life with witty ideas and punchy visuals. I've been a career illustrator since 2000, having previously spent 15 years in design and advertising. Since then I have contributed to numerous award winning advertising and design campaigns whilst gaining a reputation...

2D Artist, Illustrator, Storyboard Artist
Stratford Apon Avon, Warwickshire: United Kingdom

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Mike Church

Illustrator/layout & background artist at freelancer, London

#3 ranked 2D Artist

I have been freelancing since 2014 after 7 years full-time at Claessens, a branding and packaging agency in the drinks sector. I was employed as a versatile all-rounder using design, illustration and photography to create fresh and innovative content for packaging, brochures, visuals and...

2D Artist, Digital Illustrator, Illustrator
London: United Kingdom

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Stuart Reeves

Freelance Creative, Lichfield

I am a hugely ambitious, detail-obsessed and highly driven Illustrator, Designer & Retoucher with twenty years experience. I have worked on many commercial brand names including Lego, Mercerdes, Disney, Universal Pictures, The North Face and JCB. With every task I undertake, it is always my...

2D Artist, Retoucher, Digital Artist
Lichfield: United Kingdom

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Dex Hannon

Creative at Broken Toy Company, Northumberland

#5 ranked 2D Artist

Dex Hannon is originally from Manchester now based in Blyth, North East England. His art lives in several private collections across the world. He has featured in books and magazines, both in the UK and abroad. Dex Hannon is a British interdisciplinary artist whose work encompasses paint, digital...

2D Artist, Musician, Film Maker
Blyth, Newcastle upon Tyne: United Kingdom
Northumberland: United Kingdom

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Ebru E

Concept Artist - Illustrator - Visualizer, Cankaya Ankara

#6 ranked 2D Artist

With 27 years of specialized experience spanning the film, games, animation industries and also commercials. I'm an accomplished 2D Art Specialist dedicated to exceptional artistic creation and visual development. My extensive background encompasses a diverse range of artistic disciplines,...

2D Artist, Digital Illustrator, Visualiser - Design/Advertising
Montreal: Canada, Seattle: United States, Ede: Netherlands
Ankara, Cankaya Ankara: Turkey

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Christin Adamyan

Graphic Designer at bau branding agency, Gyumri

I'm Christine, a graphic designer, with a passion for crafting designs that inspire and captivate. From integrating traditional Armenian patterns into elegant logos to designing sleek packaging for global brands, my work reflects a balance of creativity, culture, and strategy. With over three...

2D Artist, Artist, Artworker
Gyumri: Armenia, Yerevan: Armenia
Gyumri: Armenia

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Frederic Tschepp

2D Animator at freelance, London

#8 ranked 2D Artist

An imaginative kid, grown up. I am experienced taking projects from initial concept through art direction and character design, through to final character and FX animations, and data visualisation. I operate largely as a solo studio, alongside more conventional freelancer positions with production...

2D Artist, Motion Graphics Editor, Video Editor
London: United Kingdom

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Sunkanmi Akinboye

Creative Director at Linebug Studios, Lagos

#9 ranked 2D Artist

I am a design creative and an Illustrator specialized in comic books, graphic novels & children's book illustrations based in Lagos, Nigeria. My work explores narrative and African storytelling through 2d digital illustration. I have experience working on storyboards, 2D animation assets as well...

2D Artist, Digital Illustrator, Concept Artist
Lagos: Nigeria, London: United Kingdom, Maryland
Lagos: Nigeria

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Thais Finger Martins

Illustrator and Graphic Designer freelancer, -

Hey there! I'm Thais Finger and I'm a full time illustrator! I graduated in graphic design by UDESC and also studied design and illustration at De Montfort University in England. I'm also post graduated in Education by PUC-RS. I have worked with illustration and design in many companies such as...

2D Artist, Illustrator, Character Designer
Luxembourg
Luxembourg, -: Luxembourg

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kishore ghosh

concept artist at ygt game, Bangalore

BIOGRAPHY i began my career working in one of the animation co (india) ...Experienced Senior Concept Artist with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Digital Painting, Sketching, Drawing, Concept Development, and Digital Art. Strong arts...

2D Artist, Art Director, Artist
Bangalore: India

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Valentína Hučková

Green Filming Production Assistant, Bratislava

Currently working as a multi-faceted Creative Production Asisstant, I'm a graduate junior Animator focused on 2D digital cut-out and hand-drawn Animation, and stop-motion puppet Animation. I have worked on commissioned 2D animated projects for the BBC Listening Project and Glyndebourne Opera, and...

2D Artist, Animator, Production Assistant
Buenos Aires: Argentina
Bratislava: Slovakia

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Frances Southgate

Illustrator | Artist | Visitor Experience at Individuals, Council, SW England

#13 ranked 2D Artist

Hello! I am Frances, a freelance illustrator, artist and visual experience assistant living in the South-West of England. I recently returned to university to do a postgraduate degree in Illustration to refresh my craft. Previously I studied BA (Hons) Animation at UWE, graduating in 2010...

2D Artist, Illustrator, Character Designer
Gloucestershire, England
Gloucestershire, SW England: United Kingdom

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Katie Borkin

Digital Illustrator, Norwich

I am a professional Illustrator currently residing In the UK. My work focuses on design with an ethereal and surreal twist. Often veering into bright and vibrant styles. I'm most often inspired by nature and use everyday objects to help create unique and adventurous work. Since I began being a...

2D Artist, Digital Artist, Digital Illustrator
Norwich: United Kingdom

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Simon Keeling

Retoucher at Imaginality, Freelance, 2194

I have a passion for not only creating beautiful art but crafting beautiful and emotionally engaging images. I've had my own retouching company for a couple of years. And doing retouching work for over 8 years. I'm looking to start new collaborations with photographers and agencies. I've been...

2D Artist, Retoucher
Sandton, Camden
Johannesburg, 2194: South Africa

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Stuart Holmes

Illustrator at Stuart Holmes illustration, Fitzroy, VIC

I have worked professionally within the creative industry as both a graphic designer and vector illustrator since graduating with a Graphic Design BA (hons) in 2001. As a well-seasoned professional vector illustrator, I am humbled to have a client list that includes American Airlines, BMW,...

2D Artist, Illustrator, 2D Animator
Melbourne: Australia, London: United Kingdom, New York: United States
Fitzroy, VIC: Australia

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Eamonn Blake

Motion Graphic Designer at EBTV Limited, London

I'm a motion designer & VFX artist with 7 years experience working in advertising & film. I've worked with brands of the like of Adidas, BBC, Heineken and Audible among others, more recently creating content for Snapchat, Meta and TikTok.

2D Artist, 3D Artist
London: United Kingdom

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Ryan Button

Freelance Illustrator, Loughborough

Hello, my name is Ryan Button. I was born and raised in a little city called Leicester, UK in 1982. I studied and graduated with a B.A. degree in Multimedia Design from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. I do enjoy illustrating in various styles and working alongside various companies...

2D Artist, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist
Loughborough: United Kingdom

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Jean-baptiste Clerc

3d Designer - Graphic Designer at Freelance, Geneva

Graphic designer & 3d generalist base in Switzerland. Work i different field such as; - Watch industry - Luxury - Graphic Design - Packaging - Booth Design - Food industry - Architecture Very flexible and professionnal with more than 20 years experience.

2D Artist, 3D Artist, Visualiser - Interiors
Geneva: Switzerland, Vevey, La Chaux-de-Fond
Geneva: Switzerland

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Rucha Pagar

Illustrator at Self employed, Bangalore

#20 ranked 2D Artist

I have a total work experience of 3+ years, with 2 years dedicated to illustrating and 1 year working as a video editor. My education in communication design and film-making has taught me a great deal about the power of visuals. I constantly draw parallels between the two fields and try my best to...

2D Artist, Creative, Illustrator
Bangalore: India

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Simina Ardelean

Illustrator and graphic designer, Timisoara

I am Simina *, friends call me Sam, a creative spirit and highly dedicated graphic designer, with an eye for details and passion for illustration. Being a fast learner who holds abilities that combine design principles and innovative arts, I am searching for projects that challenge my...

2D Artist, Art Department Junior, Artist
Timisoara: Romania, Berlin: Germany, Athens: Greece
Timisoara: Romania

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Alfredo Villa

Motion Designer - AI VideoGen, Mexico

#22 ranked 2D Artist

My name is Alfredo Villa. I'm a Motion Designer based in Mexico City. I specialize in 2D and 3D animation, I'm currently exploring the universe of AI-generated video. Available for freelance projects.

2D Artist, 3D Artist, Digital Animator
Mexico City: Mexico
CDMX, Mexico: Mexico

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Lili Minkova

Illustrator, animator, character designer, sofia

My name is Lilyana Minkova, I was born in 1987 in Sofia, Bulgaria. I live in Sofia. I have studied animation in NATFA "Krastio Sarafov" Sofia. I graduated in 2010. I am able to work with some programs, such as Photoshop,...

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Sofia: Bulgaria
sofia: Bulgaria

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LA LUYIXI

Freelance Graphics & Illustration

Hi, this is Luyixi. I love working with art and images, particular in the fields of traditional drawing, digital enhancement, and creative writing. With supporting qualifications in Product Design, I enjoy working in advertising and design, and through bespoke freelance projects such as pet...

2D Artist, Creative Artworker, Illustrator
Truro
United Kingdom

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Aashini Joshi

Graphic Designer, NSW

I am Aashini Joshi and I'm a Graphics Designer/ 2D Illustration Artist. With a passion for drawing and a strong skill set in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Procreate. As a Graphics Designer and Illustration Artist, I thrive on creating original concepts and bringing ideas to life through...

2D Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer
Sydney, NSW: Australia

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