Fantasy Character Art in Anime Style
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I need three characters from my fantasy novel illustrated in a digital, anime/manga style with a touch of realism.
Requirements:
- Highly detailed with intricate elements
- Casual poses
- Mysterious and enigmatic mood
Ideal Skills:
- Expertise in anime/manga art styles
- Strong digital art skills
- Experience with intricate details
- Ability to convey moods effectively
Please provide samples of similar work. No AI-generated art, as I value and want to support real artists.
Commission Brief: Full-Body Trio Portrait (Eros / Ember / Kelvin)
Overview
Type: Single illustration featuring three characters, full-body
Ages: Depict all three as 18-year-olds
Background: Blank or minimal for now (we’ll finalize later)
Camera/Framing: Portrait-style composition; all three shown full-body head-to-toe
Composition & Placement
Center: Eros (facing forward, staring directly at the “camera”)
Left of Eros: Ember
Right of Eros: Kelvin
Readability priority: Faces/expressions → silhouettes/poses → magic effects → clothing details
Character 1: Eros (Center)
Core vibe: Serious, observant, stoic. “Heavy presence” / strong aura without looking like a god.
Body & face
Height: 6’4”
Build: Lean-muscular (athletic, not bulky)
Hair: White, medium length; falls close to/near his eyes
Eyes: Crimson red
Skin: White
Expression: Handsome + stoic; calm intensity
Defining mark: Diagonal crimson-red mana scar from cheekbone down to jawline
Pose
Standing centered, squared to the camera
Hands held at stomach level, palms up
Magic / VFX
Hands have a subtle red glow
Slight air distortion around the hands only (due to mana shimmer)
Keep it controlled and not overpowering—localized to his hands
Clothing / gear
Armor: Dark, lightweight leather with red accents
Should read as mage-warrior: flexible, practical, sleek
Weapon: A sword sheathed at his side (doesn’t need to be prominent, just clearly present)
Character 2: Ember (Left of Eros)
Core vibe: Ethereal, otherworldly beauty; a cross between human and elf. Graceful presence with alert energy.
Body & face
Height: 5’9”
Ears: Elven ears (artist discretion on shape to suit her face/body)
Eyes: Bright emerald green — should feel alive, alert, always in motion
(Goal: eyes that look like they’re tracking subtle movement)
Hair: Fiery red, voluminous curly hair, very long (down to butt / nearly)
Skin: Fair
Beauty mark: One above the upper lip, on the side angled toward the camera
Pose
Slightly angled toward camera to show curvature
Not exaggerated, just naturally noticeable
Holding a flaming sword (pose up to artist)
Weapon / VFX
Flaming sword (style of flame up to artist; should read as magical and striking)
Armor / outfit (gladiator-inspired, elegant)
Breastplate: Metal, elegant design
Cuts off at shoulders (no full shoulder coverage)
Shows a small amount of lower abdomen
Metal type/color/design: artist discretion, but should match her graceful aesthetic
Arms: Optional leather guards / gloves (artist choice)
Bottom: Leather skirt that sells the gladiator vibe
Covers about half her upper thighs, rest of legs exposed
Footwear: Gladiator leather shoes + metal shin guards (maybe have them as one piece)
Shin guards should match the breastplate metal
Character 3: Kelvin (Right of Eros)
Core vibe: Very attractive, mischievous troublemaker energy. Grin like he’s about to cause problems.
Body & face
Height: 6’0”
Hair: Wavy honey-brown, falls to his eyes
Expression: Mischievous grin (confident, playful)
Eyes: Bright silver with three black circles inside each eye
Circles can be spaced out; no normal pupils required
Skin: White
Pose & action
He is stepping out of a portal
He should be looking away from Ember (opposite direction)
Head angled enough to show his temple
Magic / VFX
Portal: Large enough to step through
Color: silver (same as his eyes)
Style: High fantasy, intricate, detailed (artist discretion)
Staff: He is holding a staff
Top of the staff is glowing like it’s in use
Temple glyph: A silver glyph on the visible temple
Glowing
Clothing
Mage robes
Color/design: artist discretion (should still feel cohesive with the other two)
General Notes / Preferences
Keep the trio visually cohesive (design language + materials should feel like the same world)
Magic effects should enhance the characters without obscuring faces or key features
Full-body must be visible for all three characters (head-to-toe).
Background is optional/minimal for now; we’ll add environment details later
Requirements:
- Highly detailed with intricate elements
- Casual poses
- Mysterious and enigmatic mood
Ideal Skills:
- Expertise in anime/manga art styles
- Strong digital art skills
- Experience with intricate details
- Ability to convey moods effectively
Please provide samples of similar work. No AI-generated art, as I value and want to support real artists.
Commission Brief: Full-Body Trio Portrait (Eros / Ember / Kelvin)
Overview
Type: Single illustration featuring three characters, full-body
Ages: Depict all three as 18-year-olds
Background: Blank or minimal for now (we’ll finalize later)
Camera/Framing: Portrait-style composition; all three shown full-body head-to-toe
Composition & Placement
Center: Eros (facing forward, staring directly at the “camera”)
Left of Eros: Ember
Right of Eros: Kelvin
Readability priority: Faces/expressions → silhouettes/poses → magic effects → clothing details
Character 1: Eros (Center)
Core vibe: Serious, observant, stoic. “Heavy presence” / strong aura without looking like a god.
Body & face
Height: 6’4”
Build: Lean-muscular (athletic, not bulky)
Hair: White, medium length; falls close to/near his eyes
Eyes: Crimson red
Skin: White
Expression: Handsome + stoic; calm intensity
Defining mark: Diagonal crimson-red mana scar from cheekbone down to jawline
Pose
Standing centered, squared to the camera
Hands held at stomach level, palms up
Magic / VFX
Hands have a subtle red glow
Slight air distortion around the hands only (due to mana shimmer)
Keep it controlled and not overpowering—localized to his hands
Clothing / gear
Armor: Dark, lightweight leather with red accents
Should read as mage-warrior: flexible, practical, sleek
Weapon: A sword sheathed at his side (doesn’t need to be prominent, just clearly present)
Character 2: Ember (Left of Eros)
Core vibe: Ethereal, otherworldly beauty; a cross between human and elf. Graceful presence with alert energy.
Body & face
Height: 5’9”
Ears: Elven ears (artist discretion on shape to suit her face/body)
Eyes: Bright emerald green — should feel alive, alert, always in motion
(Goal: eyes that look like they’re tracking subtle movement)
Hair: Fiery red, voluminous curly hair, very long (down to butt / nearly)
Skin: Fair
Beauty mark: One above the upper lip, on the side angled toward the camera
Pose
Slightly angled toward camera to show curvature
Not exaggerated, just naturally noticeable
Holding a flaming sword (pose up to artist)
Weapon / VFX
Flaming sword (style of flame up to artist; should read as magical and striking)
Armor / outfit (gladiator-inspired, elegant)
Breastplate: Metal, elegant design
Cuts off at shoulders (no full shoulder coverage)
Shows a small amount of lower abdomen
Metal type/color/design: artist discretion, but should match her graceful aesthetic
Arms: Optional leather guards / gloves (artist choice)
Bottom: Leather skirt that sells the gladiator vibe
Covers about half her upper thighs, rest of legs exposed
Footwear: Gladiator leather shoes + metal shin guards (maybe have them as one piece)
Shin guards should match the breastplate metal
Character 3: Kelvin (Right of Eros)
Core vibe: Very attractive, mischievous troublemaker energy. Grin like he’s about to cause problems.
Body & face
Height: 6’0”
Hair: Wavy honey-brown, falls to his eyes
Expression: Mischievous grin (confident, playful)
Eyes: Bright silver with three black circles inside each eye
Circles can be spaced out; no normal pupils required
Skin: White
Pose & action
He is stepping out of a portal
He should be looking away from Ember (opposite direction)
Head angled enough to show his temple
Magic / VFX
Portal: Large enough to step through
Color: silver (same as his eyes)
Style: High fantasy, intricate, detailed (artist discretion)
Staff: He is holding a staff
Top of the staff is glowing like it’s in use
Temple glyph: A silver glyph on the visible temple
Glowing
Clothing
Mage robes
Color/design: artist discretion (should still feel cohesive with the other two)
General Notes / Preferences
Keep the trio visually cohesive (design language + materials should feel like the same world)
Magic effects should enhance the characters without obscuring faces or key features
Full-body must be visible for all three characters (head-to-toe).
Background is optional/minimal for now; we’ll add environment details later