A very large number of game developers come to Lostgarden looking for game art. (Apparently I’m on the first page of results if you search for ‘free game art’)
Of those folks that show up, some are happy to find my collections of free art. A whole slew of other write me asking if I can make art for them. Unfortunately I haven’t done contract art for decades and now pretty much exclusively focus on game design. My artist days happened about three careers ago. 🙂 But still I hate the idea of not being able to connect talented teams with amazing artists.
This post is an experiment. If you are a talented artist looking to do freelance game art, add the following information in a comment below:
- Your name
- A link to a gallery of your work
- A note on if you are wiling to work for revenue share or you prefer upfront payment only.
- Some means of contacting you. For example bob [at] gameart.com
The goal is to build up a living directory of talented game artists. If you’ve worked with an artist on a game and you know they are open for work, do them a favor and post their portfolio here using the format above. Post a link to this page on any forum or list where game artists hang out.
All the best,
Danc.
LOSTGARDEN 
ryan olaf nichols(moga)artmachine6000.com/gallery.htmlmoga.tumblr.comi do minimalist pixel art, black and white pen drawings, and abstract painting-so far i've done concept art for my own game andcompletely created the graphics for it which ishere:http://www.mediafire.com/?pcsrecrmigcwwmuI tend to swing toward anime and cute subject matterbut can adapt to whatever is needed for the job.I can do either revenue share or upfront payment, bothare fine for me.you can contact me at:artmachine6000@gmail.comryanolafnichols@gmail.com
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Kelsey Dohertywww.thinkingimpairedstudios.com (needs Flash)I work primarily on Flash vector art and animation for games and cartoons. Cute or serious, whatever you want! Like most, I prefer upfront payment, but I would easily go revenue if the project developer is serious.Great idea, Danc. Thanks for all the support!kelsey.a.doherty@gmail.com
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Ryan Gateshttps://tyrnn.deviantart.com/http://www.boomerexpress.comI'd be flexible with up front payment or with revenue share, honestly.I'm a somewhat introverted artist and animator who's trying to find his place in the industry. I'll be going into my Senior year of DigiPen in 2011, and will be searching for a career come graduation next year. Please give me a ring atrgates@digipen.edu
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* Christina Antoinette Neofotistou * https://neofotistou.deviantart.com * so long as it doesn't cripple my day job (which is more of the same: illustration), I'm more than wiling to work for revenue share, I love a challenge and I'm always painting something anyway. * christina.neofotistou@gmail.comoh and about adorable pandas, it so happens I'm working on a kids' MMO at the moment ^-^ Hope you're doing well, and it's always lovely reading your blog.On a side note, I just attended the Philosophy of Games Conference in Athens, and am so psyched and charged with energy and ideas from so many discussions with so many driven and talented people. Do read some of the papers if you have the chance( https://gameconference2011.wordpress.com/ )
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Rafael Valle Barradaswww.rvbar.wordpress.comI prefer upfront payment, but I would consider revenue share for the project.Artist 2D, 2D-Animator.e-mail: rvbar@hotmail.com
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* Christina Antoinette Neofotistou * https://neofotistou.deviantart.com/ * wiling to work for revenue share. I paint all day and night anyway, so why not contribute to a nice project? * christina.neofotistou@gmail.com
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Jak Riverhttps://jakriver.deviantart.com/Upfront or Revenue Share. Have an absurdest style but can also create classical illustrations. JakRiver@gmail.com
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Betty Le BonSite: http://www.bettylebon.daportfolio.comBlog: http://www.bettylebon.wordpress.comI specialise in concept art and illustration. But I can also do a variety of other things, motion graphics, storyboarding, animation, texturing and lots of other things. I am willing to try anything.I am willing to negotiate, upfront/revenue share depending on the project and what I have on. bettylebon[at]gmail.com
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Alice Grosseman MattosinhoMy gallery is at honey-saki.deviantart.com, but I'm planning to create a website soon to show my work. I'm brazillian and right now I work as an artist, creating concept art, illustration and a bit of 3D at FONTEC, a game developer company at my town, but I also work as freelancer. About upfront ou revenue share, it would depend on the kind of project.I usually create my concepts using photoshop and 3D using 3DStudio Max.Contact:sagara_sakuraki@yahoo.com.brSkype: alicemonstrinho (usually online everyday at the afternoons) Phone number: 554896096498
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Name :TeLisa WarrenPortfolio : telisawarren.com/gallery.html or http://telisawarren.blogspot.com/p/portfolio.htmlPayment type : negotiabletelisawarren[@]gmail.com
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Hey, I present a team of artists.Pavel Konstantinovhttps://retrostylegames.com/?action=artworkhttp://forums.indiegamer.com/threads/10249/Prefer to work with projects of $500-1000 minimum budget. But it really depends on…info@retrostylegames.com
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Eduardo Souzahttps://eduardosouza.deviantart.com/http://www.behance.net/souzaeadI am willing to work on both cases.souza.ead@gmail.com
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Eric RevillaI specialize in 3d character modeling and animation, low-mid polygon budget. Can do 2d work too.Some of my work:https://erebar.deviantart.com/gallery/https://vimeo.com/user6707754/videosI can work with revenue share or upfront payment, either is fine.Can contact me here: ericrb1986 [@] hotmail.com
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Vincent Chanhttp://minithor.gamecreme.comhttp://www.gamecreme.comI prefer upfront payment but I’m willing to consider revenue share. info[a]gamecreme.com
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Mallory Branganwww.mallory3d.comprefer upfront, revenue share is fine.mallory3d@gmail.com
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Ray Yzaguirrehttp://8bit.carbonmade.com/Payment up for discussion.I'm a self taught pixel artist with Photoshop experience as well. Let's make something happen! :)8bitginno@gmail.com
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The name is Kyte LockettMy portfolio site is in the process of a server transfer, but I've got a good chunk of art stuff over at https://kytepunkrocker.deviantart.com/I've majored in Applied Art & Design with a concentration in Illustration. I love doing concept art, and I can do in-game assets as well, be it pixel work or otherwise (although, I don't do 3D Modeling. Textures, I'll think about).I also do website design, general illustration, graphic design, as well as story boarding and comics work.Money is nice, so whatever works for me.A good email to get a hold of me is sir DOT kyte AT gmail DOT com
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Mike Monroehttp://http://www.mike-monroe.com/I'm a 2D/UI artist & illustrator currently working in the industry but am looking to go indie. I also specialize in character design and sound design.
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Deborah Saezhttps://www.deborahsaez.com/I am a 2D/3D freelance artist that would love to do some work. I can do 2D and 3D animation as well. I prefer upfront payment more than revenue.deborah.saez@gmail.com
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Will Kowachhttps://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=shogun3d&e=comI am a professional 3d Environment Artist specializing in the creation of next-generation 3d Assets/Props/Weapons and Hard Surfaces.
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Will Kowachhttps://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=shogun3d&e=comI am a professional 3d Environment Artist specialized in the creation of next-gen assets, props, weapons, vehicles, and hard surfaces.
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Katharine Kilmerhttp://kkilmer.blogspot.com2D and 3D artist.Half up front and half upon delivery.jkq13@hotmail.com
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Nice! Ronald GebilaguinWorked with big titles including the recently released Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Click this link for more details:http://ronaldgebilaguin.blogspot.com/p/resume_16.htmlThat's my Art Blog by the way. You can find there everything about me though it might lack some information that you may want to know. Shoot me an email instead!ronaldgebilaguin@yahoo.comThere you go. Let's see how this goes!Thanks!
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Joanna Piechowiak2D – comic illustration and digital painting style; concept art. Can adjust style.http://joannapiechowiak.daportfolio.comPreferably upfront or part upfront part share.pedesdreams[at]gmail.com
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Nathan Hawthornehttps://hawthornearts.deviantart.com/gallery/orhttps://www.blogger.com/blogin.g?blogspotURL=http://hawthornearts.blogspot.com/2D digital art – character and environmentUpfront payment preferred, but will revenue share in some cases.Feel free to contact me at: nuhawthorne@Hotmail.com
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Joel Cappelletto – Agent for Nebula Game Studios- We can do essentially all aspects of game creation: – 2D design, character, animation, environment, UI,FX – 3D props, environment, character, animation- Game/level design, programming, sound fx/music- We have a large team and can accommodate small, medium or large projects.http://forums.indiegamer.com/showthread.php?28040-2D-3D-Artists-Concept-Character-Environment-Animation-SFX-Looking-for-workWe request 30-50% pre-charge to start work, 30% when half done, then the final payment when finished. jcappelletto@live.ca
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Joel Cappelletto – Agent for Nebula Game Studios- We can do essentially all aspects of game creation: – 2D design, character, animation, environment, UI,FX – 3D props, environment, character, animation- Game/level design, programming, sound fx/music- We have a large team and can accommodate small, medium or large projects.http://forums.indiegamer.com/showthread.php?28040-2D-3D-Artists-Concept-Character-Environment-Animation-SFX-Looking-for-workWe request 30-50% pre-charge to start work, 30% when half done, then the final payment when finished.jcappelletto@live.caDecember 23, 2011 3:20 PM
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WrathGames StudioI provide free game resource assets for developers.If you have a request I can take a crack at it and add it to the site.http://wrathgames.com/blog
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Hello there! My name is Carsten Brandt.I work as a freelance art director & developer in games. You can hire me to do almost any kind of digital artwork, be it top-class concept paintings or any other type of digital media.My sites: http://skalle.dk/ and http://pyragames.com/Contact: skalle@skalle.dk
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Jolene Judziewiczwww.judzie.com2D- Digital Artist, and illustrator. I like upfront payment, but I'm willing to discuss anything.jjudziewicz@gmail.comWilling to give this a try.
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Dushan 'ANtY' Chaciejhttp://404.onet.plupfront paymenttheanty93 @ gmail . com
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Amanda Jacqueshttp://evilgummystudio.blogspot.com/2D digital artist, focusing on character/unit design and BG artPhotoshop/Flash created assetsExperience as a professional in gaming art (platform/ios/app)I'm used to payment upon completion at certain milestones of a project, revenue sharing is possible as a combination of profit sharing and flat fees. :)evilgummy@gmail.com
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Amanda Jacqueshttp://evilgummystudio.blogspot.com/2D Digital artist/IllustratorFocus on assets created in Flash and PSExperience in iOS/app games in regards to creating and designingcharacters, units, backgrounds.Payment preferred is incremental as the project progresses, alternatively upfront, as well as percentage/revenue share to soften the flat fee at times.evilgummy@gmail.comVery excited to work with you!
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http://www.pkillustration.com2D Artist & Illustrator for the gaming, film, and publishing industries.Experience in making assets for mobile games (UI, Environments, Characters in both Vectors and Photoshop formats), book covers, concepts, and even illustrated textbooks and graphic design.My clients often remark at my dedication to their projects and how easy I am to work with. I often hear the comment \”Pefect! That's exactly what I had pictured in my head! How'd you do that?\” And to them I reply: \”Magic.\”When doing initial projects with a new client, I like payment to be handled 50% upfront, 50% at the end, with communication and client feedback throughout. I'm easy going and willing to negotiate on rates. Contact me at patthompson008@gmail.com or drop me a line at 818.312.8182. I'm located in Los Angeles.
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Hi, thanks for this post!Check me out here:www.ianwing.comGet a PDF portfolio here:https://www.ianwing.com/IanWing_Resume+Portfolio.pdf#_=_email:iancwing@gmail.comLet's talk
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Thanks for this awesome post!Name:Yangtian LIhttp://www.yangtianli.comI'm experienced in creating mobile game assets, book cover illustrations (including children's book illustration), graphic design and 2D animation. I prefer upfront payment, but I'm open to revenue share depends on the project. Please feel free to contact me for more consultation.email me at yangtianli@hotmail.com
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Dima Goryainov- Concept Art/Illustrationwww.dgillustration.comI'm flexible on payment options.d_goryainov@hotmail.comGreat idea 🙂
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Murry Lancashire- Mobile game artist- Illustrator.www.muzzoid.comPayment upfront only.muzzoid@gmail.comThanks!
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Woody Stableswww.woodystables.comOpen to discussionwoodystables@gmail.com
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Hi i need Artist/Animator for a small game that we are making the animations we need must be in 2d and its a small progect i need someone to do this for no more than $300 .the game will be like Defender 2 on androidthank you
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Name: Andre AllenPortfolio: http://poetryman1.daportfolio.com/Payment type: open to discussionContact: An1.aka.Andre@gmail.com
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Name: Alexander Olsen aka Alex PangPortfolio: http://pixeljoint.com/p/31332.htmPayment type: PayPalContact: Alex.olsen94@gmail.com
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Name: Galen KingSpecialization: Sprite Animator and Character DesignerPortfolio: http://aftermathcomics.blogspot.com/2012/06/blog-post.htmlPayment: On a per asset basis. Charge depends on complexity.
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Name: Marcelo VianaSpecialization: 3D Modeling, Character ArtPortfolio: http://www.turistainc.comPayment: Hourly or per assetContact: marcelo@turistainc.com
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James O'Reillywww.james-oreilly.comHourly or per assetjms.oreilly@gmail.com
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BRIAN SCOTT KEMPERHTTP://BRIANSCOTTKEMPER.PROSITE.COMBRIANSCOTT22@YAHOO.COMPIECE WORK OR HOURLY I HAVE WORKED FOR 3D0, NEW WORLD COMPUTING, DAVIDSON & ASSOCIATES, FISHER PRICE AND MORE. I CREATED ARTWORK FOR THE \”HEROES\” SERIES, AS WELL AS \”MIGHT & MAGIC\” SERIES.VERY REASONABLY PRICED.
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I am an illustrator, graphic designer as well as fine artist. I am not of the Gaming world but I have the skills and ability to help create custom illustrations/designs and out of the box images on demand. If you need vector art, custom illustration, concept sketches….let me know.I negotiate all fees.info@julieannstricklin *dot com*https://issuu.com:443/julieannstricklin/docs/cartoonportfolio?mode=window&backgroundColor=%23222222 http://www.JulieAnnStricklin.weebly.comwww.julieannstricklin.comwww.tinyurl.com/JulieAnnStricklinhttp://www.insiderpages.com/b/15252239902/julie-ann-stricklin-del-mar https://plus.google.com/107069533037607317213#115987585456605883721/postshttp://julieannstricklin.carbonmade.com/projects/2894965#1 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Julie-Ann-Stricklin/100440752984
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Nele Steenputhttp://nele-s.beI prefer to be paid hourly or per asset.Have got experience working as a character artist for mobile games (iOS, Unity), and indie gamesMail me at contact@nele-s.be
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Geraud Soulie aka Operion : Concept Art/Illustration Blog: http://operionrog.blogspot.com/ portfolio: http://operion.carbonmade.com/ Open to discussion geraud.soulie@gmail.com
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