Blade of the immortal style art graphic novel - 100 pages for $10,000

[missyl]

I have also been referred from Deviantart to here, because I couldn't find the right artists.

This is a personal project, and I am using my own budget - so as you can imagine its quite a lot for me.

Anyhoo I'm in need of an artist who's art will be semi-real with a manga combination. I.e. blade of the immortal manga.

Approx 100 pages or so, and will be pencilled b&w (not inked) with soft but clean lines. (No payment upfront as I have been scammed by artists, but I will either pay per page done, or per 10 pages/installements etc...)

A user's b&w pencilled work I liked on deviantart -> http://darkfong.deviantart.com/

Blade of the immortal:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4719/coverxd6.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/230/96226964tm2.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1028/40289439xs4.jpg
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8208/94008893ek8.jpg

Oh and because I am self-publishing this, I have to keep all rights (I'm breaking my personal bank to hire you and then self-publish - need all the money I can get :(

Please show me your portfolio's if you think your art matches this, thanks.

[n.k.x.!]

hi, my name is Julio Falkenhagen,
i�m 24 year old
I live in Argentina.
This is my web adress, http://juliofalkenhagen.tkhttp://bp1.blogger.com/_29g0_QBaHs8/SFf1btSWj2I/AAAAAAAAARQ/PfdId5k1CZ4/s1600-h/samuraipaint02.jpg

[Ray Dillon]

Hi, there-

I sent you a message through DeviantArt, I believe. Not sure if you got it, but I haven't received a reply. I wanted to ask if you could provide a page of the script to do the sample of. I think everyone would appreciate it. It's hard telling what you'll actually be drawing. Blade of the Immortal is a lot of nature scenery. It sounds like yours might be a lot of buildings and cars. Plus, the types of characters needed, etc.

I'm still very interested in this position.

Thank you!

[Ebony-chan]

Since there is no payment upfront like you said. Then this belongs in the non-payment forum.

[rpace]

The client's offering a pay-as-you-go thing. The specifics are no advance to start work.

~R

[skyfire]

Hi,please check our samples with links below.
http://myfreefilehosting.com/f/c6cb4c767e_0.35MB
For further information,please contact
steven_sunvict@163.com

[hmichaelcho]

I'm interested!

Here is my website for your reference.

let me know about any question.

Michael.

[Ebony-chan]

The client's offering a pay-as-you-go thing. The specifics are no advance to start work.

~R


Ok now I see.However why not have the artists sign a contact?

Missyl I wish you the best of luck with your project. Can you give your e-mail addy or tell people how you'd like to contacted. Have you considered making out a contact for you and the artists to follow,this keeps the boards from getting to messy. That way you are less likely to be cheated, the supplies for this project along with cost a good amount of money and you might have a hard time finding a good artist if you aren't willing to pay something upfront.

[grifter51]

I'm interested, I'm on deviantart grifter51 and my sketch book is in the sketch book forum.

[black_fish]

Ok now I see.However why not have the artists sign a contact?

Missyl I wish you the best of luck with your project. Can you give your e-mail addy or tell people how you'd like to contacted. Have you considered making out a contact for you and the artists to follow,this keeps the boards from getting to messy. That way you are less likely to be cheated, the supplies for this project along with cost a good amount of money and you might have a hard time finding a good artist if you aren't willing to pay something upfront.

What are you talking about? He/she clearly said that this job could be paid on a per page basis, which is a normal way of doing business for comics. And what kind of supplies are you using that cost so much money? The whole thing could be done digitally and cost nothing.
Don't be too eager to chase away employers, especially when they offer a pretty good deal. You're not a moderator here.

[poomch30]

Dear missyl,

How long will you be reviewing portfolio submissions for this project of yours?

Thanks.

[eniqma2000]

Please check http://eniqma2000.deviantart.com/

nhum5@hotmail.com

[Xcanner]

Hi Missyl, I very interested in your project. Here is a link to my online gallery at deviantart http://xcanner.deviantart.com Hope you like my style.

[Ebony-chan]

What are you talking about? He/she clearly said that this job could be paid on a per page basis, which is a normal way of doing business for comics. And what kind of supplies are you using that cost so much money? The whole thing could be done digitally and cost nothing.
Don't be too eager to chase away employers, especially when they offer a pretty good deal. You're not a moderator here.

If you took the time to read my post then you would see that I'm not chasing the employer away. They themselves said that there was no upfront pay until each page was done therefore I suugested making out a contact for both the employer and artist to follow so no one could get burned on either end.

Where did you get the idea that working digitally would cost nothing? Last time I checked you weren't a moderator here either.I don't know to many comic book artists pro or amature who do the work first without getting any form of payment.


Missyl I can understand why you are being cautious about this project since you were scammed. However there are alot of artists who were scammed by employers as well who are equally cautious. Missyl you are a employer so you need to think about the business end of this as well.

Not all not a great deal of employers and artists make out contacts that both agree on and follow. Example you could put that you would need to approve of each step of the project before the artists moved on to level of the piece. Like sketches, pencils,inking and then finally coloring this would save you both the artist time and money. Because you are both seeing and agreeing on each piece that is done.

[jigga133]

Missyl. This is something I'm interested in. You can see my work at my website: http://133art.com/index.htm
or my devart page: http://jigga133.deviantart.com/

Jason Reeves
jreeves_133@hotmail.com

[robekka]

hi , I'm Jason Chiu from Robekka Art Studio.
Please take a look at our page http://www.robekka.com
I think King Gainer's team has the style you want.
Please feel free to contact me(at service.robekka@gmail.com) if you are interested in our works.

[Ryo K]

Hello, I am also intrested in your project. Please review my work at your convinience. Thank you for your time.

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/ryokawakami/

http://ryo-kawakami.deviantart.com/

Contact: goldencastlestudios@gmail.com

[Gernandez]

Hi Missyl!

I'm very interested in your project. I assume that you're still looking for an artist. This is my online portfolio:

http://www.gabrielhernandez.cl/

If you have any question feel free to ask.

Best wishes.

Gabriel Hernandez
gabrielcomic@gmail.com

[rwang3774@gmail.com]

http://www.fatboneproduction.com

hi. my name is ray, i am interesting in your posting. please take a look at my site. if interested. please contact me at rwang3774@gmail.com

sincerely
ray

[Jason Rainville]

I'm interested as well, please check out my :right: website (http://jillustration.nimblecomm.com/) :left: (are you still requiring spec work for this?)

But, not to be an ass, isn't $100 per penciled-only page quite a lot? Not that I'm complaining, just seems odd.

[emmanuelxerxjavier]

Hello,
I'm interested in the project.
here are some samples of my work.
please email me at emmanuelxerxjavier@yahoo.com
http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs30/i/2008/053/4/1/aegis_preview_cover_pencils_by_emmanuelxerxjavier. jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs22/i/2007/333/3/a/page_4_by_emmanuelxerxjavier.jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs25/i/2008/076/3/9/cartoony_style_page_4_by_emmanuelxerxjavier.jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs28/i/2008/076/1/6/cartoony_style_page_3_by_emmanuelxerxjavier.jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs15/f/2007/043/c/a/PAIN_page_3_by_emmanuelxerxjavier.jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs14/i/2007/002/3/a/Wolverine_kills_cyclops_by_emmanuelxerxjavier.jpg
here is a link to my online gallery: http://emmanuelxerxjavier.deviantart.com/gallery
hope to hear from you soon.
thanks!
-E

[Maximo]

I too am interested,
you can email me at MaxVitalyLorenzo@aol.com
you can find some samples of my work here
http://speedking.deviantart.com/gallery/

I have alot of experience in adapting styles, with professinal experience with tokyopop, and would love to work with a blade of the immortal style.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/Maximo00/subspacewip.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/Maximo00/theseekers.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/Maximo00/theaterofpainsample.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/Maximo00/gladiator.jpg

[magnut]

emmanuelxerxjavier,

Now THIS is a job whose pay is closer to your value as a penciler!

You know, as compared to other jobs...

Good luck. Hope you get the job.

[LeoLingas]

Hi Missy,

Take a look at my work on the following websites.
judgefang.deviantart.com
www.leoillustrator.com

I'm a fantasy illustrator with most of my experience doing interior art for pen and paper rpg books. I've completed 3 comics on tight schedules before.
I work primarily in digital paints, but when I pencil I usually go for a soft rendered look.
I have a bunch of newer stuff that I can't show yet, so if you want more specific samples email me and we can discuss it.

Thanks,

Leo Lingas

[XDStudio]

hi very interested in working yr comic for you. i got very good comic artist to draw for you here at http://xdstudio.bravehost.com . please take a look at my gallery .
yr sincerely
XD

[missyl]

Thanks everyone for your responses, I'm going through them all (as well as lots of good pm's :) I'm glad I was referred here from Deviantart.

Anyhoo I've gotten a lot of good submissions, and with some info from people here I'm also setting up a contract for the final artist.

However because of the huge no. of responses I won't be able to reply to everyone, so if you haven't had a response in 1-2 weeks time, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occassion but I will def keep all your works/contacts on file!!

[Michael Stewart]

Hi , I realize you have gotten alot of replies and I would like to post my portfolio as well. www.michaelstewart.deviantart.com

Alot of talented submissiones here!

[skyfire]

How do you think about our jobs?
steven_sunvict@163.com

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[skyfire]

I don't know whether you like arts of such style
steven_sunvict@163.com
<a href="http://s371.photobucket.com/albums/oo158/shabili/?action=view&current=01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo158/shabili/01.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[RodrigoRR]

Hello,

Please check my deviant gallery: www.rodrigorr.deviantart.com

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p253/rodrigo_064/Snake-eyes_75dpi.jpg

Cheers,
Rodrigo

[Villa]

here's some of my b/n white stuff:

hope you dig.

[JL.Alfaro]

isn't $100 per penciled-only page quite a lot? Not that I'm complaining, just seems odd.

* slap to the back of your head

No its not Jason, not when the client is looking for a professional.

[Elwell]

But, not to be an ass, isn't $100 per penciled-only page quite a lot? Not that I'm complaining, just seems odd.

Yeah, someone's actually offering something approaching real market rates.
Crazy, huh? :rolleyes:

[missyl]

Yeah, someone's actually offering something approaching real market rates.
Crazy, huh? :rolleyes:

I'm happy to lower it if it makes you all feel better =P

I've actually started at a muuuch lower budget (about half) but I was never happy with the quality and the entries, and people adviced me that if I wanted something worth it - I would have to up it. (Though this is my personal budget, so hence why I'm being a bit more strict/tight with the exact needs I want with an artist)

Thanks for all your entries btw, such great artists :)

[propenciler]

Hello



My name is Federico Zumel and i´m a penciler from Argentina.

Here´s my site: www.federicozumel.com.ar ( you have to type it, it doesn´t take you
directly).

I´ve got a lot of experience in the US market, i´ve been published by

Penny- Farthing Press ( PARA 5-6); Upper Deck ( Pirates of the Caribbean set),

BugHouse Comics and a 72 page graphic novel ( Unit Primes).

I´ve also worked for a lot of independent creators and writers.



You can reach me at my email if you have any questions:
fedzumel@fibertel.com.ar




Thanks- Fed

[Stuart_Renton]

I'm happy to lower it if it makes you all feel better =P

I've actually started at a muuuch lower budget (about half) but I was never happy with the quality and the entries, and people adviced me that if I wanted something worth it - I would have to up it. (Though this is my personal budget, so hence why I'm being a bit more strict/tight with the exact needs I want with an artist)

Thanks for all your entries btw, such great artists :)

Every word said here is true. You pay peanuts - you get monkeys!

Hmmmm... Why isn't there a monkey emoticon here? :oneye:

[mickeyc]

I'm happy to lower it if it makes you all feel better =P

I've actually started at a muuuch lower budget (about half) but I was never happy with the quality and the entries, and people adviced me that if I wanted something worth it - I would have to up it. (Though this is my personal budget, so hence why I'm being a bit more strict/tight with the exact needs I want with an artist)

Thanks for all your entries btw, such great artists :)
You shouldnt go any lower than $100.00 per page
the average pay rate for a penciler $250

An unknown artist should make $100. A pro can
command $200 to $400 with $250 being middle of the road and $400 being
for the absolute very best artists available. Very few can command
this amount in today's economy so $300 is pretty much the current
maximum.
If you pay any less than that run the risk of getting poor quality art work in return.
If I was shelling out 10,000 out of my own pocket I would not take that chance.
I would want to get my moneys worth.

[Jason Rainville]

I had a talk with someone over PM who brought this to my attention. Thank you to that person, to JL and Elwell too, I was ignorant of professional comic wages and my opinion should not be taken into account. I actually forget where I got my idea of comic wages, and since I'm no comic artist please defer to the expertise in this thread :)

[lou manna]

Hi I saw your add and here is a link to my web site .

www.louismanna.com

there is a bio and a lot of images to check out , if you think I may fit your project please feel free to contact me.

Best
Lou

[jmoorenyc]

Hello my name is John Moore and here is my portfolio for your review. You can reach me at jmoore8@optonline.net. Thank you.




http://morbio115.deviantart.com/gallery/

[Jonny Boy]

Hey Missy,

I am currently doing a book for Outlaw Entertainment as well as working on Concept art for small companies. Feel free to check out my website for my Illustrations, and my blog for my Comics and Concept work.

www.jonlamart.com
www.jonlamart.blogspot.com
(416) 837-8936http://bp1.blogger.com/_xLxS2gCbM_U/SGQcpFQD_II/AAAAAAAAAI4/cBZNTlnQji4/s1600-h/TumourCopcolour2.jpg

[grifter51]

don't know if you found your artist, but here's the link to my sketchbookhttp://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=134610

[Lone Wolf]

Hello , I am very interested in this project.

Please visit my online portfolio: www.mackart.ca (http://www.mackart.ca)


E-mail: mackart@rogers.com

[Mad Dog]

Hello. I am extremely interested in this project. You can check out my work here:

http://comicspace.com/mattbowers

I am fast and can tweak my style if needed to fit your needs. Currently I am working with ROBIN ZANDER from the band CHEAP TRICK on an OGN but can start on yours immediately. Just so you know, I not only pencil but ink and letter as well (I know you want pencilled only pages but I thought I'd put that out there).

strangebehavior2000@hotmail.com

Matt

[Rusty]

Hello, sounds like a awesome project :)

Some portfolio images at these links:

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=37095&page=17
http://www.nzcgi.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=381

...if your interested in more samples and info my email is
pacman21@hotmail.com

thx
...Jase

[Mad Dog]

So, is this job still available or has it been filled? Just curious.

BTW, Missyl, I'm willing to do a free test page if needed.

Matt aka Mad Dog

http://comicspace.com/mattbowers/

strangebehavior2000@hotmail.com

[missyl]

Hi guys, thanks sooooo much for all your awesome work! Was so hard to narrow down. But I've finally found my artist, so will no longer be looking at the moment. Just want to thank you all again

I do projects often, so even if I haven't replied to everyone's msg's (there were loads!) I've saved you all on file.

Thanks!