Hello, I'm looking for an artist to create a chibi pose pack of my existing character, which I'll predominantly use for YouTube thumbnails, but potentially other personal branding too (Commercial Rights Required). The character is a commissioned Vagabond/Berserk-style manga portrait of me (my likeness), which I've provided as the main reference [image 1]. The chibi should naturally look like the same person (hair, rough face shape), but of course simplified and exaggerated for comedy. If you're interested, please read the brief below ↓ Context: I'm taking inspiration from VanossGaming's thumbnails [image 2] which adhere to a consistent template; the same background (occasionally flipped), the video game title in the top right corner and art relating to the title of the video. I don't have the budget for commissioning art for each video, but still want to support human (non-AI) art, a pose pack paired with something cropped from a video game is my substitute. I've attached a rough layout mockup so you understand the context in which your art will be used, it is not a style reference [image 3]. I think the chibi poses would more effectively entice audiences if they somewhat parodied art that people already resonate with - memes, specifically Wojak reaction memes. I've provided some reference images alongside the poses I'm commissioning. Keep the manga linework and the character's likeness, but borrow Wojak's exaggerated, absurd expressions (bulging eyes, huge open mouths, pointing); not its crude drawing style. The references are for expression and energy only. I'm commissioning: 6 Shoulders-up bust poses: Crying [image 4] Concerned [image 5] Smug [image 6, ignore glasses] Tired/Depressed/Hollowed [image 7] Heavy hatching welcome Stoic/Unphased [image 8] Intentionally facing left (unbothered and walking away) Over-confidently ready to fight [image 9] 2 Waist-up poses: Pointing in shock [image 10] Celebrating [image 11] Include raised hands 2 Full-body poses: Dead / defeated (e.g. lying face up, X eyes) Running away in panic As the character depicts my likeness, see original commission brief, I can provide photos of myself if necessary for assessing my asymmetric features. e.g. I have a small scar on my chin, under the stubble/beard, on my left (viewers right) side. Style: Black and white manga with bold, clean linework. It needs to read clearly at smaller thumbnail sizes; simplified, not too detailed. Technical requirements: Poses should face predominantly toward the viewers right, or forward. Please don't flip poses after drawing, as the character has asymmetric features; the aforementioned scar would not show, unless the chibi faces its right/ the viewers left. The inside of the character must be filled solid white, not left transparent, with the background outside the character transparent. I'll add my own border, so please don't include one. Please keep the outer silhouette clean and closed (no stray strands or gaps along the edge), as I'll be adding a sticker-style border digitally. PNG at 3000px or more on the longest side. Props on a separate layer where applicable (PSD or separate PNGs). Consistent proportions and line weight across all poses. Clean, confident sketch-style linework is ideal. No shading, screentone or rendering needed. Usage: YouTube and stream thumbnails, plus possible future use in channel banners, social media, emotes and a watermark, for an eventually (but not yet) monetised channel. Commercial (ideally full) rights covering all of these uses are required from the start, including the right to edit, recolour, crop and composite the art. Rights: Inclusion in your portfolio is fine, however I request that you do not reuse or resell the character or works, as it depicts my likeness. Budget: $100+ USD for the pack. Open to quotes per pose or for the whole pack. There is an opportunity for additional poses down the line if this goes well. Payment Process: Ideally 50% upfront, 50% on delivery, preferably via PayPal. Negotiable. Timeline: An estimated delivery time must be agreed upon before work begins. I'm flexible and happy to grant extensions, but I do need a rough timeline upfront. AI Disclaimer: No AI-generated art. I'll ask to see a sketch stage before linework. To apply: please comment with your portfolio, ideally (but not necessarily) inclusive of chibi/manga work, and the (pass)word "Wojak" somewhere in your reply so I know you've read the brief.   submitted by   /u/Cyndabit [link]   [comments]