Seeking serious comic book artist - $20/page for 9 pages

[erlend_sh]

http://erlend-sh.github.io/lucys-heart/ ... -cover.jpg

I have a 45-page long comic script; part of a 7-issue, finished storyline. I’m seeking an artist willing to pencil the 9 initial pages for me, at $20 per page, 1 page per week. This is contract work, not an equal partnership. You will be required to sign this contract.

Contact: e.soghe (at) gmail.com

In short:

- I retain exclusive rights to my story and IP
- I have non-exclusive rights to use your art (always including credits) in promotional material.
- You have non-exclusive rights to use your art in promotional material as you see fit (e.g. in your portfolio or on forums)

Why a contract?

If I was in my comfort zone, I’d have no qualms about saying “let’s just talk things over by email and get to work!”. While I have relevant experience - my education and work experience is in creative writing & management, chiefly pertaining to game development, which I’ve done professionally for a year - my inexperience in *comic books development* compels me to be boringly professional. After the first 9 pages, any number of things could follow: We could agree to do the 14 remaining pages under the same terms; we could draw a new contract as equal partners; or, we might just part ways.

The story

The setting is near-future sci-fi. The year is 2248, and humans have taken their evolution into their own hands. We improved our average intelligence and lifespans, but in the process we let apathy overtake our ability to feel emotion.

The birth of a girl with an enlarged heart will change everything.

Here are the 45 pages:
http://erlend-sh.github.io/lucys-heart/

Requirements

My “experience” requirement is very modest:

- Enjoys drawing sci-fi
- Previously drawn 20+ pages of comics
- Previously drawn panels from someone’s script before
- Will have no qualms about asking me to clarify on descriptions, suggesting alternative panel layouts and so forth.

[artinta]

http://erlend-sh.github.io/lucys-heart/ ... -cover.jpg

I have a 45-page long comic script; part of a 7-issue, finished storyline. I’m seeking an artist willing to pencil the 9 initial pages for me, at $20 per page, 1 page per week. This is contract work, not an equal partnership. You will be required to sign this contract.

In short:

- I retain exclusive rights to my story and IP
- I have non-exclusive rights to use your art (always including credits) in promotional material.
- You have non-exclusive rights to use your art in promotional material as you see fit (e.g. in your portfolio or on forums)

Why a contract?

If I was in my comfort zone, I’d have no qualms about saying “let’s just talk things over by email and get to work!”. While I have relevant experience - my education and work experience is in creative writing & management, chiefly pertaining to game development, which I’ve done professionally for a year - my inexperience in *comic books development* compels me to be boringly professional. After the first 9 pages, any number of things could follow: We could agree to do the 14 remaining pages under the same terms; we could draw a new contract as equal partners; or, we might just part ways.

The story

The setting is near-future sci-fi. The year is 2248, and humans have taken their evolution into their own hands. We improved our average intelligence and lifespans, but in the process we let apathy overtake our ability to feel emotion.

The birth of a girl with an enlarged heart will change everything.

Here are the 45 pages:
http://erlend-sh.github.io/lucys-heart/

Requirements

My “experience” requirement is very modest:

- Enjoys drawing sci-fi
- Previously drawn 20+ pages of comics
- Previously drawn panels from someone’s script before
- Will have no qualms about asking me to clarify on descriptions, suggesting alternative panel layouts and so forth.

dear

  I am writing to offer my services as a cartoonist and illustrator.
Working various techniques and styles, according to the project to develop.
Experience in the publishing area, design agency, advertising, comics, concept art, 2D animation, graphic design and illustrations for online video games in Europe.
  .
  I hope to be part of your team.

  To see portfolio visit my web:
  www.artinta.com

  Best regards and prompt response
  Cesar Letelier
  -illustrator
  www.artinta.com

[martinabe]

Hi, my name's Martinho Abreu, I'm a comic book artist from Portugal. I'm interested on your project. You can see here some pages from recent works http://martinabe.deviantart.com/gallery/
If interested please email me at martinho_abreu@hotmail.com
Thank you
Martinho

[erlend_sh]

Thanks for the prompt replies! I'll be reviewing portfolios until the end of the week, by which time I'll post an update in this thread.

[Francesco Conte]

Hi,
my name is Francesco Conte.

I would like to collaborate on your project.

If you are interested and for a vision of my work, visit the
following sites:
https://sites.google.com/site/francescoconteportfolio
https://sites.google.com/site/francesco ... nteinferno
http://framemyspace.blogspot.it/
Thanks
Francesco

[Comics CD]

Hello ,
My name is Dan Cojanu . I am interested in your project. You can see some of my work here : http://comicscojanudan.blogspot.ro/
My e.mail : cojanudan@gmail.com
Thank you , Dan

[Comics CD]

Hello ,
My name is Dan Cojanu . I am interested in your project. You can see some of my work here : http://comicscojanudan.blogspot.ro/
My e.mail : cojanudan@gmail.com
Thank you , Dan

[erlend_sh]

I've found a collaborator to work on these pages with me. He was picked based on:

- Lots of relevant sequential art samples
- A (minimalistic) style that stood out
- Advanced competence with panel building, pacing and movement.

A big thanks to everyone who took the time to get in touch. There were *so many* amazing portfolios to look at (30+ people got in touch). I really wish I could draw...