Illustrator

NO AI-GENERATED ART: Ritual Tides is a project that celebrates craftmanship/artistry.As such, we will not accept the use of generative AI at any stage of this commission.Freelance Illustrator Needed for Ritual Tides Splash ArtAbout the project:Website: www.vertpaint.comDiscord: www.discord.gg/ritualtidesWe are looking for a skilled illustrator to create a bespoke key art piece for Ritual Tides, a narrative horror game set on a remote island off the English coast.This artwork will be used as our primary commercial “splash art” across marketing materials and as a long-format banner on storefronts and social media.While this is a one time commission, Vertpaint has a strong habit of bringing back great collaborators. If this piece goes well, there is a strong possibility of future work together.The BriefWe are looking for a wide banner composition that features:- The island of Ritual Tides- A jagged, ominous island set off the English coast- Dark, bleak and dramatic weather- Stormy sea and jagged rocks- Waves crashing against sharp rocks emerging from the water- The island in the background, looming and unsettling- Central Character montage composition- Key characters from the game “stacked” or clustered around one another- Think of classic ensemble posters such as Lord of the Rings and Star Wars cover art- Strong focus on mood, storytelling and clear silhouettes- Lighting and atmosphere- Realistic, painterly style- Visible brushstrokes on closer inspection- A sky filled with oppressive fog and an encroaching storm- Title and focal point- The Ritual Tides logo sits centrally in the composition- The player character stands prominently, holding a bull lantern, its light flashing forward towards the viewer and acting as a key lighting element in the pieceMore detailed information, including videos and visual references, will be sent to shortlisted candidates.Style- Realistic but clearly painted- Strong use of light and shadow to sell mood and tension- Cohesive colour palette that supports a bleak yet dramatic atmosphere- Composition that reads clearly both as a full banner and at small thumbnail sizeMood / Style References:ArtStation - Ritual Tides - Pre-production - Rural Housing, Vertpaint StudiosComposition References:https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/moviedatabase/images/9/90/Lord_of_the_Rings_-_The_Fellowship_of_the_Ring_002.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20180122013959https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71trt-AA-mL.jpgRequirements- Proven experience creating key art, cover art or splash art for games, films, or similar media- Strong portfolio that shows:- Character-focused compositions- Environments and atmospheric lighting- Painterly, realistic styles- Ability to work from art direction provided