Paying for art.

InvertedSoftworks

Hi there,
I know i have been on the forums a lot specifically about resolution for images.
But i am wondering how much it costs to pay someone professionally to do game art?
I had just got a really good idea for a platformer a little while ago and want some art made!
I would also want some references on who to hire and if anyone is willing to.

Thanks,
Inverted Games

LiquidGameworks

You can check out my artist's site: www.basilmurad.com

The price of art can vary a bunch. The big thing most people don't consider, is that smaller pieces are cheaper to make, since they require less detail. That, and you can often save money if you use very simplistic animations, vs more intricate ones. For a platformer, I would imagine Basil would cost somewhere between 500-1000 euros.

If you're not ready for that kind of investment, you can always try doing it yourself, or getting stock art. Let me give you some resources (by the way, I and so many others here appreciate that your first venture into art wasn't "will you make this for free anyone?").

Stock Ideas from GS members
http://www.graphic-buffet.com/
http://2dgameartforprogrammers.blogspot.com/2011/12/game-assets.html

An awesome tutorial from Sprite Attack, if you want to learn how to make your own.
http://forums.gamesalad.com/discussion/33009/spriteattacks-art-tutorials#Item_211

Good luck!

InvertedSoftworks

Thank you for the reference! I have tried messing around with Adobe a little and can make pretty good stuff but lack complex things.
Also i really do appreciate the price range. I just wanted to know how much to save.
Also before i posted this i did take a look at your artists site because of your game Monstrous. I really do like the artwork!

Thanks!
Inverted Games

Taidaken

hey there, im always keen to do art for people, and my prices a very flexable. give me a yell at aca31@slingshot.co.nz if theres anything you need done.

InvertedSoftworks

I jusd PMed you on GS.

Taidaken

same to you