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[ FOR FREE] Looking for artists for pixel art for the game

A topic by Sonael created May 15, 2025 Views: 1,503 Replies: 20
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Hello everyone! I want to create my own game. It's called Porcelain Tears. The main issue for me right now is that my drawing skills are too low to be the illustrator for my own game. I’m a future Gestalt therapist, so I want the game to truly be called “psychological.” Personally, I will focus my efforts on the plot and mechanics. Most of the game will be in a pixel art style, but for the dialogue windows.

I am looking for enthusiasts who are willing to work from the start to the finish of the game. The game is not intended as a commercial project, but if it becomes popular later on, of course, I will share an agreed-upon portion of the revenue with those who helped create the game. For now, I consider this project a hobby, so I am looking for like-minded people who are interested in creating the game together with me for free. It’s important that you enjoy the atmosphere of the game and can convey it through your artwork. And of course, I expect warm and friendly collaboration. Let’s create this game with joy! Below are some more details about the game:

Genre: Psychological horror, adventure game.

Engine: RPG Maker MZ

Game vibes: Quiet, anxious loneliness. Doll-like aesthetics with a hint of cute goth. A blend of pastel melancholy with ghosts and their mysterious past.

Main Idea:

This is a game about loneliness, which you can’t always see but can feel with your whole body.

Description:

In a ghost village lives a porcelain doll. She looks almost human, but she insists she has no feelings or emotions. You can either become part of this world or be unnoticed forever. This world doesn’t always respond to words—sometimes, silence is the only answer.

I will attach a mood map of what I found on Pinterest that seems to match the atmosphere I imagine for this game. Thank you for your attention!

My Discord: sonael_

Hi. How many characters(2d art) do you need?

PS. my topic

Hi, I doubt this will suit you, because I have 12 characters

Yes, that’s too much for me… I wish you good luck in your search for an artist.

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Aw, thank you!

Would I be able to showcase my artwork for the game in my portfolio? https://cara.app/shweesnaw

I don't have any phycological horror in my portfolio, but I like the aesthetic, and I have this creepy sheep girl I made awhile ago. 

 

I'm really interested, but I feel like I only have so much time each week that I can dedicate to hobby projects. Will there be tight deadlines, or a more casual pace?  

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Hi! Yes, of course, you can showcase your work for the game in your portfolio. As for that, I won’t have strict rules — just one thing: I’d prefer if my characters or related designs weren’t sold or reused for other people or projects. That would feel a bit strange, heh. Everything else doesn’t really concern me, especially since I’m not even paying for this.


I also have a limited amount of time to dedicate to this game since it’s not my main activity, so the pace will be quite relaxed

Of course! Your characters are yours!

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And I also want to say that the sheep girl is really cute!

Thank you!

Hey! I just checked your portolio and it is really good! Do you have a discord for contact? 

hello !

I am interested in being a 2d artist for the game ! I have time to design 12 characters !

here's one example of a character design j made, though I have experience designing lots of different aesthetics

here is my full portfolio

https://whimsywallfish.godaddysites.com/

Hi, sorry for the late reply. I think I had some kind of glitch on the site, because I was getting notifications that someone replied to my post, but I couldn’t actually see the replies under the post itself.

I’ve already found three artists, so unfortunately I won’t be able to offer you any work at this point. I had exams this week, so I didn’t have time to update the post status regarding the 2D art position.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Hi. Your project sounds very interesting. Psychological themes in games have always been interesting to me and I'd love to work with you.

I have a question, though. Do you have any preference about the art style (besides 2D anime)? While I do draw anime/manga style, I don't have any samples for gothic horror. I can always make something quick if you want.

Also, you said the pace of the development will be quite relaxed, so will there not be any hard deadlines? Because if that is the case, making 12 characters won't be a problem for me.

It's also okay that it won't be paid, but in that case, I'd love to use this project for my portfolio. 

Other than that, I would also love to use this project to learn Spline 2D. It's a program that lets me animate static images. Much like what you'd see in Reverse 1999.

Here's my portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/vanessa_boll

I hope the artist role hasn't been filled yet and I'd love to hear from you.

I’ll repeat the message I sent above just in case:

Hi, sorry for the late reply. I think I had some kind of glitch on the site, because I was getting notifications that someone replied to my post, but I couldn’t actually see the replies under the post itself.

I’ve already found three artists, so unfortunately I won’t be able to offer you any work at this point. I had exams this week, so I didn’t have time to update the post status regarding the 2D art position.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Hey! this project sounds interesting and I would love to join if you're still looking for an artist , here's my art portfolio : https://phantomraccoonn.carrd.co/


Hi, I really like your style! Could you message me on Discord?

Update: Our team is lacking pixel artists, so if you're a pixel artist, feel free to message me!

Hi, I like the project's art style and would like to participate.

Portfolio: https://www.deviantart.com/monzonito/gallery

Hi, okay, send me a message on Discord!

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