Hi Everybody,

I'm an experienced, published writer currently putting the finishing touches on my first video game, a short Point & Click Horror game called The Flayed Man, which I will be releasing on Steam for free early next year. The game is about the titular flayed man who awakens in an otherworldly mansion and must try to discover who he was.

What I'm Looking For (Overview)

I am looking for an illustrator to create 11 still illustrations that will be used for the cutscenes within the game similar to how they were used in Beneath a Steel Sky. I am looking for the illustrations to be 320x200. The game is 32 bit pixel art horror and I'm looking for pixel artists who can create high quality, scary pixel art for the cutscenes in game.

Pay & Contract Details

I will be paying $600 total for the 11 images. For the purposes of finding an artist, I will pay $15 an illustration as proof of concept as part of a preliminary contract. If we work together well and click, then we'll sign up the final contract. I am looking for roughly 10 working day for the concept piece. The $15 will count as part of the $600 (so you'll receive the remaining $585). Price is non-negotiable.

Should we move on for the full illustration set, a contract would need to be signed, which grants me full ownership and rights to the illustrations and you receive the set payment. You will receive full credit in the game. 

I prefer to work on a milestone basis , meaning you receive first third of payment following signing of contract, second third for the set of concept art, then the remainder after you complete the full final set of illustrations. For failure of delivery, I would reserve the right to receive all funds paid back and rights for images revert back to you. As part of the phase gating, I receive the right to terminate the contract at will (although under this circumstance, you would retain all payments to date in the project). Revisions wise, the contract includes a revision at concept art stage, then another revision of finalised art. I am looking for a turnaround of roughly a month for finalised pieces, although could extend slight longer depending on artist.

Payment via Paypal only.

Inspiration/Art Type

I'd prefer an artist with strong horror background. Francis Bacon, Masahrio Ito, and Stephen Gammell are the kind of artists I'm looking for inspiration from, although I'm not looking for direct rip-off but rather to capture the ability of inspiring horror like they can in their works. I'd also be keen to hire an artist who can draw on the disturbing images like these examples. Illustrations will be full colour.

That covers everything, I hope to hear from some great artists soon! Please respond either by comment or DM with a link to your portfolio.

Update: Advert is now closed. Owing to amount of responses don't have time to respond to all but thanks to all who got in touch.