Cartoonist, Illustrator & Character Designer
I offer three closely related creative services — Cartooning, Illustration, and Character Design. While they overlap in places, each one serves a different purpose depending on what you’re trying to achieve.
This page will help you understand the difference and guide you to the service that’s right for your project.
Which Service Do You Need?
Cartoonist
Best if you want something that’s:
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Fun, humorous, or personality-led
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Designed to entertain, comment, or make people smile
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Built around a single idea, message, or visual punch
Cartoons are ideal for:
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One-off illustrations
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Caricatures and personal commissions
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Editorial or conceptual visuals
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Light-hearted brand content
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Marketing that needs warmth or humour
👉 Go to the Cartoonist Services page to see examples and learn more.
Illustrator
Best if you need visuals that:
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Support written content or explain ideas
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Fit cleanly into print or digital layouts
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Strengthen branding without overpowering it
Illustration is ideal for:
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Websites and landing pages
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Blogs, articles, and editorial content
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Marketing and promotional materials
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Books, guides, and publications
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Explainer visuals and concept artwork
👉 Go to the Illustrator Services page for full details.
Character Design
Best if your project needs:
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A recognisable character or mascot
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Consistency across multiple uses
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Personality that can grow over time
Character design is ideal for:
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Brand mascots and brand characters
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Storytelling and narrative projects
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Marketing campaigns and social media
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Explainer content and educational projects
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Products, packaging, and merchandise
👉 Go to the Character Design Services page to explore this option.
Quick Comparison
| Your Goal | Best Fit |
|---|---|
| A funny or expressive one-off image | Cartoonist |
| Visuals to support content or explain ideas | Illustrator |
| A reusable character or mascot | Character Design |
| Something playful but brand-focused | Cartoonist or Character Design |
| Clear, professional visuals for business | Illustrator |
| A character that appears again and again | Character Design |
If you’re somewhere in between, that’s completely normal — many projects combine elements of more than one service.
How I Help Across All Services
No matter which service you choose, you’ll get:
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Fully bespoke artwork — never stock or generic
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A clear, collaborative process
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Artwork designed for real-world use
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Friendly communication and honest pricing
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Experience across commercial and personal projects
If your project overlaps categories, I’ll help shape the right approach rather than force it into a box.
Not Sure Which One Fits?
If you’re unsure whether you need a cartoon, illustration, or character design — don’t worry. A quick chat is usually enough to figure it out.
👉 Get in touch and tell me about your project, and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Cartoonist
Playful, expressive cartoons designed to entertain, communicate ideas, and add personality. Ideal for one-off illustrations, caricatures, humorous concepts, and light-hearted brand visuals.
👉 View Cartoonist Services
Illustrator
Clean, custom illustrations created to support content, explain ideas, and strengthen visual communication across print and digital platforms.
👉 View Illustrator Services
Character Design
Original characters and mascots designed for consistency, recognition, and long-term use — perfect for brands, storytelling, and projects that need personality with staying power.
👉 View Character Design Services






