Down The Road: Opportunity For Background Artists $$

Eventually when I understand more of 3D modeling after that, I know I mentioned this, but I've been now starting the 3D modeling process--it's....a longer process then originally thought lol

I did find a video tutorial, but it was more or so on how to create a realistic human model mesh in Blender, and at first I was like "Well I guess this'll have to do---" Till I then a day after I figured that, "Duh, why don't I look for a Sonic how-to tutorial!" seeing how...in a sense, Sonic is the closet thing to my bunnies in a way. Biggish head, slime arms and legs that are straight, bigish feet, gloves for hands, etc. he was the closet idea to what they sort of are even though SAWTOB is a little more detailed then Sonic is, but it's close! Lucky me, I found a 12 part video tutorial on it and next time when 3D modeling happens I'll be taking notes from that video. And I'll be more enthralled to learn because I did always wonder how Sonic was made. Even if it's fan made. Then I'll learn about bone structure for animation etc. 

But that's beside the point, I ain't giving up just yet just because I'm confused lol

Though I figured later down the road---that perhaps because I'm bad with backgrounds, I did want to create concept art for the 3 towns---sadly I'm terrible at making backgrounds like buildings and such.  And you know, I would love it if someone could help me who was good at it! That they were good with detail and shading and such with backgrounds. I can easily do a quick sketch sure, but this also allows others to be apart of the process. And I know how much people love being apart of a project (And yes your name would be in the credits) If you're also wondering why would I want concept art so badly instead of just playing around with the design while making the map--- It's cause in the game I want people to find like hidden things like collectibles and those would be the concept art, the music, maybe animations that they can play, stuff like that. Fun things. And it gives me an idea what to do and make. So I'm not just going in blind thinking "welp I'll just do whatever!" Normally you don't...want to do that....

And of course, I'd pay the artist a little somethin-somethin for their efforts. I can't pay a WHOLE lot but I can pay finely. like about 25-35$ for their work.  And I want semi-professional. I want it to look good. Like the concept art you'd see for other games, not just a regular drawing that doesn't look great....even a sketch that looks professional would be great. Like an "idea"  Remember concept art is only an "idea" of what could be. If you're great at building making, good at shading and a bit professional in that kind of profession that you love making background art and buildings and such and this interest you, well keep an eye out then. If you know someone who likes this kind of stuff, well let them know to keep an eye out.

Ah, and you don't have to draw the bunnies in the background if you choose not too--it's just background art, I do know people like Subnautica who have drawn their characters in the background in their concept art, but you don't have too unless perhaps it's more fun on your side (the bunnies themselves don't have to be detailed in the highest extent obviously) Now if you're wondering while also interested, what kind of of background am I looking for?  Well if you're interested, just DM me and I'd tell you what I'm looking for as a idealistic concept.  And again, you will be getting paid per picture, (know that sometimes I can't pay you right then and there, but I can and will pay you when I can and I always hold up to that promise. Even ask my Nerdy bro who dubs for me and I always pay him back. ALWAYS.)

Now I don't need this anytime soon, but it's for those who are interested in it. If this interest you, and you want to be apart of something like this game with your name in the credits (and seeing how it'll be shown in game, I suggest also putting your name or username in the corner of the picture) 

I know people love being apart of more---that they love being apart of a bigger thing/project especially artist wise. 

And now I'm really asking for GREAT background artists to be apart of something. No armature business here  Whether it be coloured in or not.

How many people can be apart of it? Well hmmm, it's hard to pay over more than 1 person, but let's put it like this: If you're interested, and I see your gallery and I think you have what it takes and you put your heart and soul in it and use your imagination to what I give you to work with by saying what I'm plainly looking for---I may hire at least 2-3 people. 2 really the most, but I'll be generous. Just know you'd be getting paid when I can afford it, I only get about 800$ (and my kitty is expensive lol. Maine Coon mixes really love to freakin' eat! I also want to get him a much bigger cat post cause now he out grew his which is over 50-60$)

But this isn't anyway until later in the future when I learn more about 3D modeling, when I model my characters out and learn more about animation. 

I'm only saying it now to perhaps interest people. 

That if you're good at shading Good at backgrounds Good at even just imagination 

And know that SAWTOB has more of a medieval setting and you believe this is something you can tackle  And you don't mind when you get paid as long as you do (through Paypal of course cause that's all I have lol)  

then you may just have the job

Ah, and just because well maybe if you're my friend and you like this opportunity; know that you may not get the position only because some of my friends aren't...THAT great--- I can't use that as concept artists who are meh. I need some real good background artsits and if I don't think you're up for it or can't do it, then I probably won't give you the job unless you proven yourself.  

It doesn't have to be 100% spectacular, but something for people in game to look at and go "Yeah this gal had hard workers on this" Cause the more work on this----it shows how much love is going into it. 

I can easily make concept art in my sketchbook, but I'm allowing other artists to step forward and show me what they got as well.  That they can be apart of something too, even if it's just concept art wise so that way you can see your art in a game with your name on it. 

Almost like TheMeatly's contest where the best of the best got in. 

Think of that again---

Ah and some more things you can do if you decide to join in:
1. I don't care if it looks cartoony it's a cartoon, as long as it's drawn really well and it's an idea for the concept for one of the 3 towns (Plus beaches since I want to add a beach side to it that players can go too. Also eventually down the road as a type of DLC a beach side town but I figured only if the game is popular enough. So no worries over that)

2. I don't even care if it's not coloured in as long as the effort is there. or if it's simple coloured with simple shading that's fine.

3. I don't care if you used water colour or "paint" to make the background drawing concept art

4. I don't care if you traditionally draw the concept art and then scanned it or took a really high quality picture of it to send and then drew it out digitally. 

5. In hindsight I don't care what style you use, as long as it's a good damn drawing worth the money.

As said, I know artists LOVE to be apart of something bigger, and now is the time for any background artist who likes drawing backgrounds and good at drawing nature and buildings to really come together and give this a thought as a opportunity!  And I could do this alone, I could just sit alone in my room thinking--since it is my game that I want to make---but believe it or not---it is more fun when others are involved too. That you know people are like "Hey yeah! yeah! I want in! I want to try! Can I try too!?"  Cause this way---it gives people: 1.  a chance 2. something to put in the resume that they had a part in concept art for a video game idea.

3. feel apart of a bigger picture

4. fun

5. a opportunity that they don't or would usually get.

And it's not like you're the other 3D modeler or developer that I have to maybe worry about taking all the credit or leaking things that shouldn't be leaked. 

Ah which comes to the other thing--- If you do want it and do become apart of this down the road--- I'd like you to send me your concept art via dropbox or somewhere that others can't see it. That way nothing is being leaked. It's better this way so it keeps it more or so still a secret cause then it also ruins it for being in game because you can just find it online before it's even out in the game. Makes sense? Of course it does.

But to me---this is just a fun thing to give others an opportunity.  Down the road I may even do a thing on NewGrounds in a forum of the same thing, sure there's DA which I've stated the same on there---but a lot of people have been leaving DA just for the design and layout so probably not as many takers either. And because NewGrounds is full of great artists who would love to jump on this offer, I figure down the road I'll post it on there.

But it'll be like themeatly's contest, only besides him---I'm paying you for your services. I'm giving you actual money for your time. TheMeatly is only like "Your art will be in the game! And as a poster that you can hang in your room WOOPIEEE!!"  

me? 

Yeah no. You're getting paid for your time You're getting your picture in game you're getting your name in the credits as concept artist annnd you'll get a free key to play the game when it's done for helping me. (that's right, for your services...you don't even have to buy the game! Awesome perk right? Even though...the game is only like 5$ when it comes out...) 

Themeatly heh, well as nice as the boi is---he didn't do that.  Just like the voice actors I plan on giving the game to them for free. Cause they helped out. Cause they wanted to take part. 

It's the least I can do. 

I guess that's just how generous I am

So if this interest you for down the road or you know someone who would be ALLLLL over this who would love the recognition in a game down the road---well share this journal around, if not and if I don't see any takers by the time I'm ready---then I'll ask on NewGrounds where I'm sure A TOOOON of artist would want part of this knowing the perks they get out of this. 

But as said, for far later down the road---

see what happens.

Let's see where this fun 3D modeling goes first hahaha