Steampunk Fantasy Card Illustrations
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
I’m creating a new trading card game that fuses high-fantasy lore with gritty steampunk technology, and I need a talented illustrator to bring the world to life directly on the playable cards. The visual style must feel realistic—think polished brushwork, dramatic lighting, brass gears, and arcane sparks blended into one seamless universe.
Here’s what I’m looking for:
• A set of full-colour illustrations sized for standard TCG cards (63 × 88 mm), delivered at 300 DPI CMYK with safe-bleed margins.
• Layered source files (PSD, Clip Studio, or Procreate) so I can add frames, rules text, and holographic treatments later.
• Thumbnail sketches and colour compositions for approval before you move on to final rendering.
• Consistent art direction across the set so every card feels like part of the same world.
• An exclusive commercial licence covering print, digital, and promotional use of the finished pieces.
Style references: the painterly realism of Magic: The Gathering mixed with the moody, gear-laden ambience of Dishonored. Strong anatomy, believable machinery, and atmospheric backgrounds are essential.
We’ll agree on the exact card count and milestones together, but I’d like to start with an initial batch to gauge workflow and timing. Please share a portfolio highlighting realistic fantasy or steampunk work, note your preferred tools, and include your typical turnaround per illustration. I’m ready to begin as soon as I find the right artistic partner.
Here’s what I’m looking for:
• A set of full-colour illustrations sized for standard TCG cards (63 × 88 mm), delivered at 300 DPI CMYK with safe-bleed margins.
• Layered source files (PSD, Clip Studio, or Procreate) so I can add frames, rules text, and holographic treatments later.
• Thumbnail sketches and colour compositions for approval before you move on to final rendering.
• Consistent art direction across the set so every card feels like part of the same world.
• An exclusive commercial licence covering print, digital, and promotional use of the finished pieces.
Style references: the painterly realism of Magic: The Gathering mixed with the moody, gear-laden ambience of Dishonored. Strong anatomy, believable machinery, and atmospheric backgrounds are essential.
We’ll agree on the exact card count and milestones together, but I’d like to start with an initial batch to gauge workflow and timing. Please share a portfolio highlighting realistic fantasy or steampunk work, note your preferred tools, and include your typical turnaround per illustration. I’m ready to begin as soon as I find the right artistic partner.