I am currently putting together a pitch for a science fiction graphic novel. I need an artist to do 8 pages and sign on to finish the GN if it's picked up. The artist will be treated as a full co-creator with appropriate credits and rights.
I'm not picky about the skill level, as long as you have your basics down.
All interested artists send samples here: supercomixking@gmail.com
Just to be clear this is NOT A PAID COMMISSION. This project is an equal partnership collaboration.
Please post any questions in the forum.
Seeking Artist OF ANY SKILL LEVEL for Graphic Novel Pitch
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Seeking Artist OF ANY SKILL LEVEL for Graphic Novel Pitch
Last edited by ERMixon on Wed Oct 02, 2013 1:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.
This ain't a commission folks, it's collaboration
I'm getting responses from a lot of people asking for page rates.
This is COLLABORATIVE work, not a commission. This is an equal credit creative partnership situation.
This is COLLABORATIVE work, not a commission. This is an equal credit creative partnership situation.
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If you're doing an eight pitch it may not be out of your price range to commission. And yes, a commission IS collaborative. The problem is that there are so many writers out there looking artists, and free artists at that, that there really aren't too many of them left. If you're still committed to getting a free artist, you're going to need to do a couple things to generate interest.
For one thing, you're going to have to give a teaser of sorts, to describe your project and explain how it is unique and amazing. I myself like to describe it fully because heck, I personally believe even if someone did steal my idea I'd have an edge because no one would be able to do it exactly like me (Since I come out with a lot of a work's defining traits as I write) but if you're still nervous just focus on advertising your work. Think of it this way, artists give samples of their work when looking for collaborations. You're going to have to give a sense of how you would be as a partner in order to get the responses you desire.
Another thing you may want to do is consider working on another project. I know when I look for an artist I give a varied list of projects I'd be interested in doing, as well as state that I'm working on an artist's own project. While the first may not work for you, the second is a good idea. There are a lot of artists out there who're looking for a writer, it may result in a project you may not be fully behind but it makes for great experience and you'll be able to state later that you've worked with so-and-so person and will be able to show you're work via link online. Because the truth is that it's hard to find an artist who'll be excited about your idea in particular, they may want to work on something different but will still be interested in your talents. You may even develop a property together. I know something that happens a lot with me is that an artist will be interested in my work but will describe to me their dream project. One artist for example described that they wanted to do a jungle girl project with a world creation aspect similar to Neil Gaiman's Sandman series. I was able to develop those aspects into a property the artist was ultimately happy with.
Just some thoughts, I wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Ruyei
For one thing, you're going to have to give a teaser of sorts, to describe your project and explain how it is unique and amazing. I myself like to describe it fully because heck, I personally believe even if someone did steal my idea I'd have an edge because no one would be able to do it exactly like me (Since I come out with a lot of a work's defining traits as I write) but if you're still nervous just focus on advertising your work. Think of it this way, artists give samples of their work when looking for collaborations. You're going to have to give a sense of how you would be as a partner in order to get the responses you desire.
Another thing you may want to do is consider working on another project. I know when I look for an artist I give a varied list of projects I'd be interested in doing, as well as state that I'm working on an artist's own project. While the first may not work for you, the second is a good idea. There are a lot of artists out there who're looking for a writer, it may result in a project you may not be fully behind but it makes for great experience and you'll be able to state later that you've worked with so-and-so person and will be able to show you're work via link online. Because the truth is that it's hard to find an artist who'll be excited about your idea in particular, they may want to work on something different but will still be interested in your talents. You may even develop a property together. I know something that happens a lot with me is that an artist will be interested in my work but will describe to me their dream project. One artist for example described that they wanted to do a jungle girl project with a world creation aspect similar to Neil Gaiman's Sandman series. I was able to develop those aspects into a property the artist was ultimately happy with.
Just some thoughts, I wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Ruyei
There is a difference between collaboration and commission. Commission means that the artist works for the writer, period. Collaborative work means that both parties are investing in the success of the end product. Both parties are also much more equally responsible for creative input. It's no longer just an issue of fitting a writer's idea of how it should be to the letter, it's about working together to form a joint creative vision. This is why creative credit is generally shared between collaborators and not between a writer and a hired artist.And yes, a commission IS collaborative.
That being said I am still looking for some collaborators. I have a project that is very much in the style of a steam-punk fantasy and one in a supernatural post apocalyptic style which are both in need of artists. I'm still not picky about skill or experience level.