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[Paid][Pixel Art] Looking for 1-2 pixel artists for mobile game

A topic by lilfrogs created 5 days ago Views: 670 Replies: 18
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Hello,

We're a very small studio working on our first Android game using Godot (not first game for us as developers, just this studio). We've been working on it for about a month and have some core basics implemented and tested on Android. Currently targeting a Christmas release, but it will be very tight, so might bump to early next year.

As for theme, all I can say is... frogs :)

You will get credit on the game of course.
We can pay upfront and can also offer revshare plan if interested.
But be mindful that we are definitely an indie studio, powered by savings, not a publisher budget.

We need pixel art backgrounds (battle maps).
We need pixel art UI, icons, entities, etc.
We need pixel art enemies / units. (-- promised to another artist who has yet to accept)
We have already vetted one artist that unfortunately may not work out (art style / experience).

Must have experience with pixel art!
Shipped games are not required. Just passion for pixels :)
Prefer artists that draw / paint w/ pixels at low resolutions vs downsampling.
If no pixel art examples, we will ask for a single asset to see if there's a fit, which we will not use if we don't move forward.

NO AI GENERATION (art or code) on this project (Google++ is fine)
If you use AI to generate your art or prompt your ideas, please do not apply.

If interested, please shoot me a formal email or reach out here on itch.io
And please include a link(s) to some public portfolio work / relevant pixel art.

Thank you, itch.io community!

Here’s my Discord: johnmaxwell09136. If you’re still looking, reach out ... I have a few ideas after seeing the project that I think would be worth talking about.

https://chloesmithart.com/
game_architect
Check out my portfolio & dm me on discord

Your frog-themed game sounds like an exciting project. My experience with game art and pixel visuals aligns well with the battle backgrounds, UI, icons, and character assets you're looking for. I'd love to contribute to bringing this world to life.

Portfolio 1: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/lEEo8G
Portfolio 2: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/rzzWzm

Discord: elliot.hayes

Hello! I am a passionate pixel artist with a strong focus on creating detailed low-resolution environments, battle maps and game assets without using AI. My pixel art style fits right in with your cozy, frog themed indie mobile game vision. I am ready to jump straight into a trial asset to prove my fit for your team. Could you share what specific resolution or grid size you are targeting for these battle map backgrounds

DISCORD: bimplee

MY PAST WORK: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/kwlnbl
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/6v8A0x

hi I don't know if this request is still open I am a pixel artist contact me on discord felixity0590_8859 https://felixity0590_8859.artstation.com/

Hi there,

I am perfect for the job, my portfolio and years of solid experience will speak for itself.

I can do all kinds of Pixel Art.

My Portfolio:  https://sites.google.com/view/pixeljay/pixel-art

Email: pixeljay10@gmail.com

Discord: joblea

Thanks

Hi! If still open, you can check out my portfolio here: https://callousbun.github.io. My contact details are available there as well

If you're worried about being scammed again, I can send you the source files for some of the portfolio pieces on Discord to verify that they're my original work

Hello!

Unfortunately, this doesn't guarantee you're a proper human. The scammer did the exact same thing: establish connection and report through Discord, send portfolio pieces to authenticate work, negotiate work and price, accept money, disappear :( It took investigation to find they were likely never involved with the pieces they sent :/

It's a scary world we live in these days, supercharged by AI. You probably are a completely earnest, friendly human, but it's very difficult to prove that anymore. Even a phone / Zoom call is no longer guaranteed. If you have other authentication ideas, please feel free to reach out and convince me. I really need a quality pixel artist for this project. At the moment, I'm back to pursuing personal references again (from humans I communicate with in person). If none of those opportunities work out, I'll probably have to take a risk again. If so, I'll reach out.

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I totally understand your concerns, the amount of AI stuff in applications these days is honestly scary.

I've added a link to my Twitter to my itch.io profile. It has some of my older work (even one piece from 2021, before AI). I've also added a link to my website on Twitter, where you can find my contacts. I think this should be enough to show that the art is actually mine.

I'm also fine with doing the first task with payment after it's done, and I can send you a GIF of the drawing process. At least I hope AI can't make a GIF showing the actual process of creating pixel art yet...

Anyway, feel free to message me. There's always a chance we won't even agree on the rates or payment methods 😅

It's good to know that the owner and administration are working behind the scenes to confront some of the abuses on this site:
/t/7172464/october-updates-on-indexing

This post is mostly about project indexing, but as he acknowledges:
"We get a lot of scammers and spammers uploading every day."
"Given the state of the world with AI and LLMs, this type of problem is only going to get harder. Bad actors have access to more resources and more sophisticated systems to circumvent protections. I just wanted to mention this to ask for your patience as we deal with this stuff."

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Hello, i am very interested in your work, i think i can help you with it. please check my portofolio: https://cara.app/skillva23

discord: https://discord.gg/9hPYBDKn

If you want to get to know me better so that what unfortunately happened doesn't happen again, I don't mind. I should mention that my English isn't 100% fluent, but I'll do my best to be as understood as possible 🫡. Also, relax, I don't mind receiving payment after creating the sprites, and if you don't like them, I'll remake them to suit your vision.

hi

i am interested 

i am a pixel artist  

my price start from 20 per animation , depending on the size / frame rate and complexity of the style ! 

https://www.deviantart.com/taemart/gallery/92298990/pixel-work

Hey, I saw your post and what you went through. really bad experience for sure.

But if you are still looking for an artist, I think i can fill in. As a beginner, i do not need any upfront payment (although if you wanna share something once the game is published, that will be really appreciated. but NOT mandatory at all)

I may not be an expert level artist, but i learn pretty fast.

I've had some really bad experiences online as well. I collaborated with several devs who just abandoned their project midway and all my time and effort put in that was lost. I just request you to please finish and publish the game. All i want for sure is just the credit on the published game. That is all. Except that, everything else is optional for me.

And even if i am a beginner, i will give it my best effort (if you accept this offer)

TL;DR

Here is all i ask for:

  • NO Payment
  • Promise to finish and publish the game
  • Credit in the game as an artist

If you are okay with that, here is my Discord:   glowing_smoke

i haven't made a sharable portfolio yet, but i can make something you say to prove i am not AI in the discord

Hello!

I am interested. I have around 7 years of experience in pixel art (design and animation).

Here's my portfolio if you want to check it out: https://cara.app/kaelum-arts

Discord: soren.kaelum

Hi! I would be interested in hearing more about this project. Have a look at my portfolio and if you like what you see, feel free to reach out in discord dithermoon00:
https://bsky.app/profile/scostasr.bsky.social

Greetings! I am a pixel artist, and I’ve been creating pixel art as a hobby for 7 years. I would now like to try my hand at working in a studio environment.

My portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/pixel_hashtag

You can reach me on Discord: pixel_hashtag

Hello, I am interested in your pixel artist for your Godot game. I understand the importance of finding an artist who can maintain a consistent pixel-art style while meeting your tight development timeline and indie budget. Are you currently prioritizing backgrounds, UI assets, or other game elements? Also, do you have a preferred resolution or specific art style in mind?

Here is my discord name: Drescher0550

Good day! I am also open to help out with the project.
Pixel artist specialized in Backgrounds but I am also open to work with the other proposed tasks with the best of my abilities. 

more of my stuff here: https://cara.app/jupprih/portfolio

my discord: jupprih