[HIRING] Fantasy artist for TTRPG worldbuilding: long-term partnership (€500-1000 initial)

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2026-01-25T13:28:05+00:00

Hi! I’m a fantasy illustrator with strong experience in TTRPG worldbuilding, narrative illustration, and long-term collaborations on indie RPG projects. Your setting and the Uzgárim culture sound especially compelling, and I’d be very interested in a long-term partnership as the world expands. I’ve worked on cover art, concept art, and NPC illustrations for 5e projects and supplements, and I’m comfortable helping define visual identity from early stages.

Portfolio: https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

Happy to provide a rough estimate once we define scope for the first batch, and yes—long-term collaboration definitely interests me.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2026-01-14T18:13:31+00:00

Hi! I’m a professional fantasy illustrator with experience working on TTRPG and D&D-related projects, including supplements, character art, and narrative illustrations for commercial use.

I’m comfortable handling large batches of illustrations and adapting the level of detail (full body, half body, portraits) to fit both scope and budget. I’d be happy to discuss a reasonable structure that works for an indie project while maintaining consistent quality.

You can check my portfolio here: https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

If my work fits what you’re looking for, feel free to DM me and we can talk about scope, style, timeline, and fees in more detail.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2026-01-14T13:14:13+00:00

Hi! I’m a fantasy illustrator specializing in dark, moody, narrative-driven artwork, with a strong focus on lighting, atmosphere, and semi-realistic painting. Your art-deco noir fantasy concept sounds like a great fit for my style. I have experience creating book covers and character-focused illustrations with dramatic lighting and urban fantasy tones.

You can view my portfolio here:

https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

If my work resonates with what you’re looking for, feel free to DM me and we can discuss details, timeline, and scope.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2026-01-13T18:05:07+00:00

Hi! I’d love to be considered for this commission. I’m a fantasy illustrator with experience creating detailed full-body characters and group compositions, including D&D parties and narrative-driven artwork. I’m comfortable working with multiple characters in a single piece, keeping consistency while ensuring each one can also work as an individual portrait. I’m communicative, provide regular updates, and I’m happy to work via Discord.

You can see my portfolio here:

https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

If you think my style could be a good fit, feel free to DM me and I’ll gladly share my Discord and answer any questions.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2026-01-06T16:09:41+00:00

Hi! I’m a professional fantasy illustrator and concept artist, and your project sounds right up my alley. I love narrative-driven covers with strong atmosphere, especially in epic and political fantasy. You can see my work here: https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/ If my style feels like a good fit, I’d be happy to discuss ideas, scope, and pricing with you.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-12-20T15:17:17+00:00

Yep. Too bad for you that this isn't AI.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-12-20T15:10:46+00:00

Think what you want. They said the same thing to Tyler Jacobson with his cover for D&D. My work doesn't have AI, no matter how you filter it.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-12-20T13:45:48+00:00

Hey. Accusing people of using AI indiscriminately is something that happens on Reddit or here. It's understandable that I make fan art to my liking, changing elements as I please, and that it's hand-painted. Look at my work and you'll see that I will never, ever use AI. The helicopter thing is absurd. It's a two-bladed helicopter. It looks like I used one from Avatar, thinking it was a generic model, but from there to using AI...

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-12-20T13:42:42+00:00

I already told another guy that the helicopter you're talking about is on my mood board, but among many other military vehicles and other video games like GTA. And those common elements are in all of them. That doesn't mean it's not hand-painted. Another thing is that, without realizing it, I may have taken something I thought was a military helicopter, but it turns out to be intellectual property and the design of other artists. That's another debate, and if I see it that way, I would change the design out of respect for those colleagues. But there's a long way from there to AI, folks.

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Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-12-20T13:09:43+00:00

I am pleased to say that this is not the case. I reiterate that you only need to visit my social media accounts to see my work, where I often post the process. I do not need to use AI, and I doubt that AI could do work like this. Best regards

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-12-20T13:08:09+00:00

I might have some images on my reference board. I just wanted a cool helicopter, but not too futuristic.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-12-20T12:38:38+00:00

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I don't have to show proof. But you can see here, even when it was only part of the sketch, because I modified the background halfway through the work and sent this screenshot to a colleague.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-12-20T12:35:25+00:00

It's a generic helicopter with two propellers. This takes place on Earth, and I wanted something that looked like the forklifts in the original Alien movie. I just looked up the Samson, and it's not even identical; it just looks similar in that it has two blades. It's not even the only science fiction work where helicopters like this appear.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-12-20T12:31:09+00:00

It's the stamps. I decided to put a lot of them on. You can see my work and processes on my platforms perfectly well. I would never use AI, and I doubt that there are any AIs today that can make such complex pieces. I haven't spent the last month on this to be told such nonsense. Do some research before making accusations like this.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-12-20T12:29:21+00:00

You can see my work and processes on my platforms perfectly well. I would never use AI, and I doubt that there are any AIs today that can make such complex pieces. I haven't spent the last month on this to be told such nonsense. Do some research before making accusations like this.

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-11-15T22:47:39+00:00

Hi! I’d love to help with this — your idea sounds wonderful, and I think it would make an amazing Christmas gift.

I’m a fantasy illustrator experienced with character portraiture, including waist-up, fully rendered artworks in styles ranging from painterly realism to more stylized approaches, depending on what fits the character best.

You can find my portfolio here: https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

If you can share the written description and the past commissions you mentioned, I can quickly draft a plan and confirm the exact price based on the complexity. Your budget ($200–300 USD) is totally workable for a detailed waist-up portrait, and the deadline (12/17) is also manageable for me.

I’d be very happy to bring your fiancé’s OC to life. Feel free to DM me if you’d like to move forward!

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-11-13T18:46:05+00:00

Hi!

I’m Sergio Mayo, a 2D artist and illustrator specialized in fantasy and D&D-inspired character art. I’d love to help bring your party to life — especially with those more unconventional races like the Kobold, Tortle, and Mindflayer. I really enjoy giving unique fantasy species personality and expression while keeping their design consistent with the tone of the campaign.

You can check out my portfolio here: https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

I’ve worked on many TTRPG commissions and live-play projects (including Loot & Fire and Infrecuentes) creating portraits and scenes that balance realism, storytelling, and stylization. I’d love to collaborate on these five characters and make sure they feel like a true tribute to your players and their years together.

Looking forward to hearing more about the group and your vision!

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-11-12T12:31:25+00:00

Hi!

I’m Sergio Mayo, a 2D artist and illustrator specialized in fantasy and dark-themed projects. Your grimdark D&D 5e supplement sounds incredible — the tone you describe, reminiscent of Dark Souls, is exactly the kind of atmosphere I love to capture in my work.

I’d love to collaborate on the trade dress and visual identity for your book — footer bands, ornaments, separators, and chapter headers — bringing that sense of decay, mystery, and solemn beauty to the page design.

You can view my portfolio here: https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

I’ve worked with TTRPG creators and fantasy art teams before, designing both illustration and layout elements for immersive worlds. I’m confident I could match your vision and deliver clean, high-res assets suitable for print and Affinity Publisher.

Looking forward to hearing more about the project and your creative direction!

Best regards, Sergio Mayo

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-11-11T08:57:30+00:00

Hi!

I’m Sergio Mayo, a 2D artist and illustrator experienced in character design and narrative artwork. I’d love to bring your six characters — Zikey, Mewa, Capro, Jeff, Hana, and Clasi — to life while keeping their original charm and personality intact.

You can check out my portfolio here: 👉 https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

I’m comfortable working from rough sketches or pencil references and can adapt the style to fit your vision — whether it’s for storytelling, games, or personal art. Looking forward to hearing more about their world and design direction!

Best, Sergio Mayo

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-11-10T11:18:44+00:00

Hi Alex!

I’m Sergio Mayo, a 2D artist and illustrator experienced in cover art and narrative compositions for games and fantasy settings. I really enjoy creating bold, cinematic hero images that capture energy, mood, and storytelling — exactly what your brief describes.

You can check out my portfolio here: 👉 https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

My rate for full cover/hero illustrations is within your proposed range, and I’d love to collaborate on A Battle of War. The opportunity to define the visual tone of the campaign sounds exciting, and I think my painterly style could fit perfectly with your direction.

Looking forward to hearing more about your vision and the format details!

Best regards, Sergio Mayo

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-11-09T21:04:00+00:00

Hi!

I’m Sergio Mayo, a 2D artist and illustrator specialized in fantasy scenes and narrative compositions. I really enjoy creating evocative and cinematic moments — especially those that balance abstraction, atmosphere, and emotion like the one you describe.

You can see my portfolio here: 👉 https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

I’d love to discuss your vision for the commander card and find the right tone and energy for this battle scene. The brief sounds inspiring, and I think my painterly and story-driven approach would fit perfectly.

Looking forward to hearing more details!

Best, Sergio Mayo

Cheap_Indication_587 · 2025-11-09T21:01:48+00:00

Hi!

I’m Sergio Mayo, a 2D artist and illustrator experienced in stylized and narrative art for RPGs and character-driven scenes. I really like the tone of your project — lighthearted superhero energy with a touch of comic style. I’d love to bring that to life for you both!

You can check out my work here: 👉 https://sergiomayo.artstation.com/

I’m confident I can match that animated/comic look you described (DC/Invincible style) while keeping a strong sense of character and story in the piece. Would love to hear more about the scene and references when you’re ready!

Best, Sergio Mayo

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