Welcome to the Portfolio of Shawn Encarnacion
Professional Cartoonist and Graphic Artist
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"Shawn was fantastic to work with on our project! We needed to have our Raider Rusher mascot illustrated and a Raiders-themed children’s scene created to wrap some walls in a playroom at the Ronald McDonald House in Las Vegas. It was a complicated request with many elements required – including multiple approvals and a fast turn-around. Shawn was very communicative and open to all feedback and requests. His talent is incredible – the vector art he produced blew us all away. We liked his style so much, we also asked for his help to create a matching van-wrap for the Ronald McDonald House transportation van. Our unveiling event was this past Tuesday, and we couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out. It was so colorful and cheerful – exactly what we wanted to present for this room. We would hire him again for other illustrations and design projects in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!"
- Rebecca Finlay, Art Director, Las Vegas Raiders Football Team
"I don't know what we would have done without Shawn! We needed a t-shirt design for the Raiders football team with a rather short turn-around time. The instructions from the team: "no pressure, but this shirt needs to be EPIC!" They wanted a t-shirt that would set the tone and inspire excitement for the upcoming season. And Shawn stepped up to the challenge! The team had so many different ideas and visions and last minute edits but Shawn never skipped a beat and was able to produce exactly what the team wanted. Our Head Strength & Conditioning Coach even said, "It's like he saw exactly what was in my head and then brought it to life!" I don't know a better compliment than that! I'm so grateful that I was able to work with Shawn! He's incredibly talented, has amazing time management skills, high energy and is just a blast to interact with. We will definitely be working with him again!"
- Cami Bennet, Las Vegas Raider Football Team
"Working with Shawn was a delight. He is a total professional. He has exceptional communication skills and is great listener. He was transparent about his schedule which enabled me to plan project. He works hard and is extremely focused—he took my project from concept to completion in about three weeks. He asks questions, is extremely diplomatic and infuses his enthusiasm for his craft into his designs. He was true partner when I had to pivot my production plans from Asia to the US and was conscientious about communicating cost effective ways to address some of these challenges. There are not enough words to enable me to recommend him. Ten stars!!!"
- Auria Styles, Bird Turds Card Game, Nutty Toybox
"Shawn is a master at what he does. very easy to work with. Will definitely work with again in the future."
- Colin Moffat, GiftCash
"It's not very often I award 5 stars as I think you really need to knock it out of the park to receive all stars. And Shawn did just that! Shawn has been an absolute pleasure to work with from our very first call and did an amazing job at creating our corporate mascot from scratch. He has a real knack for bringing characters to life and letting their personalities and emotions take on a life of their own. As our mascot images evolved, Shawn was fantastic at asking detailed questions and offering suggestions to get every last detail just right - from the facial expression down to the positioning of his fluffy tail. The quality of his work is outstanding and so is his professionalism. He has been incredibly responsive every step of the way and mindful of our deadlines. He keeps the lines of communications open every step of the way and has thick skin when it comes to feedback. He genuinely wants to create mascots that embody your brand and puts a lot of thought into his creative work. We'd hire Shawn for creative work again in a heartbeat!"
- Kristal Heiry, CareServ
Shawn is an absolute joy to work with. From our introductory call through project completion he was the ultimate professional. He listened intently to our design requirements, provided very timely responses to any communication, asked thoughtful and clarifying questions through out to make sure we were always on the same page. I'd hire him again without hesitation. THANK YOU SHAWN!!!!
-Coleen Greco, Marketing Consultant for BlueCat Security
"I cannot express enough how impressed I am with Shawn and his exceptional work. Right from our initial conversation, Shawn demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, which he maintained throughout our entire time together. Not only did Shawn accommodate my budget and hectic schedule, but he also engaged in open and honest discussions, providing insights on the best options for achieving both quality and affordability. Shawn is very communicative, which made this a collaborative experience throughout the project. Shawn's craftsmanship is truly outstanding, beyond all of my expectations. His ability to deliver exceptional results within a quick turnaround time is remarkable. It is evident that Shawn wholeheartedly dedicated himself to the project, going above and beyond to understand my goals and bringing them to life. His dedication and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of his work. I cannot emphasize enough the positive nature of my experience working with Shawn, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking outstanding services. I am looking forward to future collaborations with Shawn, knowing that his expertise and commitment will undoubtedly lead to remarkable outcomes."
- Dina Vinitsky, Clinical Psychologist and Author
"Shawn was outstanding and super easy to work with. His deliverables were spot-on based on our input and he turned around revisions in a timely fashion. Will definitely work with him again when the need arises."
- Greg Brown, VideoPoker.com
"Awesome artist! Pleasure to work with him (for the second time) and excited to continue and work with him more again in the future! Thanks Shawn!
- Dylan Vanas, Agency Bot
"I've worked with Shawn several times before and as always he did a great job on this project. His communication was great and he asked clarifying questions before beginning to work on the project which saved us a lot of time. He met all our deadlines despite us changing of direction a couple of times. His ability to incorporate our feedback into his work is highly valuable for us. His work was fantastic as usual and we look forward to working with him again."
- Alex Tongue, Vango Toys
"Shawn was a true pleasure to work with. He set up multiple phone conversations to make sure we fleshed out really what I wanted in a logo/brand icon. There were multiple decisions I was having a hard time making on my own but with his creative input, he helped me dream up the perfect symbol for my motorcycle club. He drew up a few drafts and was happy to make tweaks until we came to the vision in mind. He went above and beyond when he reached out directly to an embroidery shop for me, to help find more information on sewing the actual patches that would hold his illustration. I will definitely be using Shawn in the future if/when the time comes for more artwork. Highly recommend!"
- Elizabeth Gardner, Salty Madames Bike Club
"Shawn's design skills are impressive. Communicate a good picture of what you want and Shawn will make it happen. I strongly recommend him for this kind of work! Seriously, I've hired lots of people to do work locally. Never again! Shawn literally drew the picture I my mind. Impressive guy!"
- Nick Edelen, Jackazz Burritos
Shawn is a real asset to the Upwork community. On this project he had an immediate, excellent grasp of the brief, which was evident in his response. He was able to interpret the brief into a high quality draft, responded extremely well to our input, and produced a finished piece of artwork which was spot on. Nice one Shawn.
- Olly Haynes, Heinne-Haynes
"Amazing to work with. Very professional and understanding our needs to get the project 100% how we needed it until the very last output details and needs."
- John Minns, Kayotics/Dreamboats
"Shawn was very easy to work with! Highly recommend."
- Travis Bradley, Stanford University
I would highly recommend Shawn for professional business. He listened to what we wanted, was very mindful of the deadline, and executed our project to perfection. He is an excellent communicator and was very accessible over the phone and Skype. He even made last minute changes for us on the spot. We couldn't be happier with the finished product. He brought our vision to life!
- Jen Hand, American Career College
"Awesome from start to finish. Shawn did a great job transferring my vision into a polished book cover illustration and extremely collaborative, both listening and suggesting things to improve the final piece."
- Sam Subity, Author of Coaster Clues
"Shawn was AWESOME!! I've been a marketing pro for 30+ years and Shawn is absolutely one of the best I've ever worked with! Besides being an amazingly talented illustrator, he's super easy to work with and he produces superb results. I couldn't be happier with my experience. It was a privilege to work with him and I look forward to working with him again. Thank you!!"
- Michael Barrowman, NutiNibbles
"Shawn is very easy to work with. He takes pride in all his work and strives to deliver the best possible product. We have a lot of quick turnaround projects; Shawn goes above and beyond to get them done timely. We continue to work with him on many of our projects."
- Leon LeBreque, LJPR Financial Advisors
"Shawn is one of the best people to work with on the planet. He is incredibly efficient, talented and worked extremely well with our design team to create our companies branded mascot and logo. We have worked on multiple characters, tradeshow displays, print materials, and digital projects with Shawn and he continues to impress us and our clients. We look forward to the opportunity to work together again!!! Highly Recommended!!!"
- Aubrey Gray, United Food Group
"Shawn is absolutely amazing! Not only is his work beautiful, he's smart, strategic, and hit the ground running on a time-sensitive project. He came in cold and knocked this one out of the park for us. He is now on our top list for creative. Thank you Shawn!"
- Scott Buell, Drone Legends
"Working with Shawn has been great! He is an amazing human being and an incredibly creative graphic designer. We have been working together for almost one year, he has always been very communicative, provides advice and suggestions, and draws fast. He is also very enjoyable to talk to and understands the ideas and sketches right away to create beautiful artwork. If you want a dependable, enthusiastic, communicative, proactive graphic designer with integrity... don't hesitate to hire Shawn."
- Manuel Rodriguez, Woko Loco Restaurant
"Shawn did an incredible job on this assignment. He was very communicative and kept me up to date on his progress. The end result was better than I had hoped."
- Aaron Metcalf, Art Director Hogan and Associates
"Shawn is great at asking questions and obtaining a clear understanding of the project so that revisions can be kept to a minimum. Quality work as always."
- Alex Tongue, Vango Toys
"Shawn has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He listens to your ideas and he brings them to life! I will personally be working closely with him the near future. Shawn has shown me the utmost respect of time and his availability is divine. When he says he will call you … he calls you! Professional! The quality of his work is A1! I am absolutely excited to see what he creates for us next! Thank you so much Shawn! You brought my vision to light."
- Derek Peet, Peet Logistic Group
"Shawn is a class act. He's a true pro in every sense of the word. And he's a pleasure to work with. This is the second project he's completed for me in the past week. His work is incredible. He takes direction well. And he helps you through the process, providing valuable advice along the way. I can't ask for more. Shawn has already become a valuable member of my team. I look forward to working for many years to come."
- Rod Penroy, One Healthy Nation
"Shawn was great to work with on our project and he did an amazing job. He was very detailed thru the whole process. I would recommend Shawn with 5 stars! Thank you"
- Pascal Aghyarian, Hide and Seek Auto
"Shawn is awesome at what he does and incredibly creative. He was super easy-going and easy to communicate with, and was really just an all around pleasure to work with. I will definitely be coming back for his help in the future! :) Thanks for grasping our vision and taking this project home Shawn!"
- Christa Elhenicky, The Credit People
"A must hire! I highly recommend working with Shawn. We've worked on many projects with Shawn and each have been delivered on time and with great quality. Shawn cares deeply about his work, adds great ideas to make the project even better, and has a gift for his craft. If you get the chance, I highly recommend working with Shawn!"
- Leila Belhamy, Mariner's Bow
"We hired Shawn to design our game packaging, including character illustration, pattern design, logo design, and packaging layout. Not only did he do a great job with all aspects of the packaging, he was always quick to respond to feedback, highly professional, and implemented changes on schedule. Shawn is a very talented designer whom I plan to work with again in the future."
- Alex Tongue, Vango Toys
"Shawn was great to work with. He helped us create a new logo/mascot for our site as well as determining the overall color scheme. He was very fun to work with when coming up with ideas plus if there was something we felt needed to be changed, he would make it happen quickly which is important in my line of business. As soon as we have another graphic design project, I won't hesitate to hire Shawn again."
- Hayden Wall, Dicey Goblin Games
Second time I've worked with Shawn, and another great job. Can't recommend him highly enough. If you're looking for an illustrator, look no further - Shawn is your man!
- Chris Rutherford, Northsound Radio Aire
Shawn continuously exceeded expectations of work, he has fantastic communication skills and is very fast with completing change requests on the go. Shawn creates amazing graphics and we will definitely utilize his services again in the future. Highly recommended!
- Rachelle Taylor, Digital 8
I'm happy Upwork introduced me to Shawn and that I now have another go-to artist to help with my future projects! Excellent, excellent experience all the way around.
- Kristin Dowell, Program Fit, Inc
Shawn is a great artist. He finished the project well ahead of schedule and was in constant communication throughout. Would highly recommend. Was a bit sceptical hiring someone I didn't know but so glad that I picked Shawn. He was talented, easy going, and happy to change things until the project reflected my vision totally. He went in to great depth before starting the work so that he had a full understanding of what I wanted and I wouldn't hesitate to use him again or recommend him to other people.
- Lee Scutchings, Mini Tekkers Football
Shawn's work has exceeded our expectations! I just gave him my information and it was like he read my mind on the logo. He's reliable, very prompt, and a very good artist! I will recommend him to everyone!
- Karen Aldrich, Sharkeez Frozen Drinks