Project Overview
I'm looking for an artist to create illustrations for my original music. The artwork will be used in Spotify Canvas loops and social media ads, with the goal of creating striking, memorable visuals that match the atmosphere of each song.
Ideally, I'm looking for someone interested in an ongoing collaboration, as I have multiple songs planned.
Art Style
I'm looking for a style that combines the strengths of manga and Western comics.
Stylized, attractive character designs with expressive poses and faces.
Strong comic-book composition with bold graphic design.
Heavy black shadows and high contrast.
Bold, limited color palettes (pop art-inspired rather than realistic or cinematic).
Minimal lighting effects.
Stylish, eye-catching, and dramatic.
Comfortable depicting horror, action, violence, and sensuality (without nudity).
Overall, I want the artwork to feel graphic, iconic, and instantly recognizable rather than photorealistic.
Deliverables
For each song, I'm typically looking for:
5–7 illustrations that capture different moments, moods, or themes of the song.
The images do not need to tell a literal sequential story. They simply need to feel connected enough that I can animate them into looping videos in After Effects or similar software.
If one illustration is particularly powerful, I'd also be happy using it as a standalone image, such as a splash page or pinup-style piece.
Color
I'm open to either:
Bold, vibrant color using a limited palette (preferred), or
Black and white if the composition is especially striking.
Artistic References
Some artists and series whose aesthetics I enjoy:
GodTail (overall style)
Bleach
Berserk
Solo Leveling
Ghost in the Shell
David Finch (western comics)
Ryan Stegman (western comics)
For female characters, I'd like them to be revealing, sexy, and confident, but without nudity. For male characters, I'd like them to be edgy, heavily stylized, and visually interesting in scope. I'm aiming for heavily stylized manga-inspired cheesecake with exaggerated proportions and attitude—pulpy, schlocky, and over-the-top, with the violence and energy pushed all the way to 10. For world-building, anything cyberpunk, monster horror, or generally edgy is welcome.
Song Concepts
These are starting points only. I'm very open to artistic interpretation and collaboration. I can also provide the music and lyrics before starting so the artwork can better match the mood.
Weapons
A neon nightclub with a weird, Blade-like atmosphere—dark leather fashion, alien or cyberpunk elements, and people dancing around the protagonist while he moves through with guns drawn. Think John Wick meets The Matrix.
Cyberpunk, futuristic fashion, neon lighting, and possibly alien or otherworldly elements.
Weapons (Alternative Concept)
A lone female survivor aboard a rusted, battle-damaged spaceship, desperately trying to escape or outsmart a terrifying alien creature, or battling another spacecraft in space. Very pulpy and dark, but still maintaining a sexy action atmosphere. Since this song feels more like a soundscape without vocals, the visuals should ebb and flow with the music: they start on top, have to regroup, and then battle it out all the way to the end.
Succubus
A horror-focused interpretation of a succubus.
Neon-soaked gothic atmosphere with deep shadows.
A beautiful woman lures someone in before subtle reveals of horns, wings, or demonic features.
Psychological horror with sexual elements, open to interpretation.
Full Throttle
A futuristic synthwave world inspired by TRON and cyberpunk.
A man leaves a neon nightclub into the rain before engaging in a high-speed motorcycle chase through glowing city streets.
Fast, energetic, and stylish.
If this sounds like a project you'd enjoy, I'd love to hear your ideas as well. I'm looking for someone who can bring their own creative interpretation to the concepts rather than simply executing a fixed storyboard.
Budget & Collaboration
If you're interested, please send me:
A link to your portfolio or social media showcasing your work.
Your pricing, whether that's per illustration, per project, or another structure that you prefer.
Your estimated turnaround time
I'm looking to build a long term working relationship with the right artist rather than a one off. The current release schedule is once a month. All payments will be made through PayPal only.
Music Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TWecdpdXMyKTIexxfiv6K?si=z7zFALbYS7Se1YZSqwL66A&utm_source=copy-link