Cartoon YouTube Thumbnail Art
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I’m after a classic, Saturday-morning–style cartoon illustration for an upcoming YouTube thumbnail. The finished image should spotlight two characters: one radiating disappointment while making a facepalm motion while the other is mid-throw, frozen in a dynamic motion that sells energy and action. A simple backdrop is fine; the characters must steal the show.
Here’s what I’ll need from you:
• A quick concept sketch so we can lock composition, poses, and overall feel.
• A polished, full-colour illustration at 1280 × 720 px (or larger at the same ratio) that follows YouTube’s thumbnail guidelines.
• The layered source file (PSD, AI, or layered PNG) along with a flattened PNG ready to upload.
Please lean into bold line-work, vibrant colours, and expressive facial features that match the timeless classic-cartoon aesthetic. If you’ve created YouTube thumbnails or similar key art before, links to those samples will really help.
Ideal timeline: concept within 48 hours, final artwork two to three days after feedback. Excited to collaborate and see your take on these expressive characters!
Here’s what I’ll need from you:
• A quick concept sketch so we can lock composition, poses, and overall feel.
• A polished, full-colour illustration at 1280 × 720 px (or larger at the same ratio) that follows YouTube’s thumbnail guidelines.
• The layered source file (PSD, AI, or layered PNG) along with a flattened PNG ready to upload.
Please lean into bold line-work, vibrant colours, and expressive facial features that match the timeless classic-cartoon aesthetic. If you’ve created YouTube thumbnails or similar key art before, links to those samples will really help.
Ideal timeline: concept within 48 hours, final artwork two to three days after feedback. Excited to collaborate and see your take on these expressive characters!