Illustrative Gaming Channel Art
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I'm looking for a talented illustrator to create YouTube channel art for my gaming channel. The art should capture our core focus and niche.
We are 4 adult friends (3 men, 1 woman) and we focus on quick gaming rounds going in to maximum difficulty or chaotic mods with little to no preparation.
I need a channel logo for the channel, Herd of Cats Gaming, a banner, 4 character designs and 4 silhouettes of those characters.
Logo Rebrand Concept (No Literal Cats)
Concept Name: “Barely Making It Through”
A logo that feels like teamwork gone wrong but still fun to watch.
Visual Ideas:
Stack of Gear Falling Apart
A pile of overloaded gear (backpacks, weapons, snacks, game controllers) tipping over, suggesting total unpreparedness.
Maybe one item slipping out, like a manual still in shrink-wrap.
Silhouettes of 4 Characters in Chaos
One tripping, one looking at a map upside-down, one running the wrong way, one carrying way too much.
Stylized Text Treatment
“Herd of Cats Gaming” in bold, shaky letters, as if hastily slapped together.
Some text could be off-kilter or partially falling, like it’s barely holding together.
Badge/Emblem Style
Circular logo with a simple emblem: HCG text in fake military-style patchwork
Banner Concept
Theme: “Welcome to the Catastrophe”
Background image of a game landscape (dark forest, apocalyptic wasteland, hellish battleground)
Center focus for all devices
4 silhouetted figures arguing or running in opposite directions.
"Maximum difficulty. Minimal preparation. Welcome to the Catastrophe”"
Expanded outwards
HUD-style elements like “Difficulty: Nightmare” or “Team Preparedness: 0%”, "The plan? No plan."
1. Jasper — “The Exasperated Leader”
Pose:
One arm raised, pointing angrily or holding a clipboard/map
Shoulders hunched slightly in frustration
Hair & Beard:
Quaffed hair
Full beard
Props:
Backpack with overloaded gear
One foot forward as if dragging the group behind him
Color Theme: Pink
2. Madruk — “The Betrayer”
Pose:
Looking over his shoulder innocently while holding a detonator or trap
Legs mid-stride, like he’s walking away from danger
Hair & Beard:
Receding hairline, patchy stubble visible in profile
Brown hair
Props:
Tripwire in one hand
Backpack open and leaking supplies
Color Theme: Purple
3. Bait — “The Unbothered Berserker”
Pose:
Massive sword or axe casually slung over one shoulder
Standing tall and broad-chested, calm while everything burns
Hair & Beard:
Wild, lion-like mane
Full beard exaggerated in the outline
Brown hair
Props:
Snack in mouth (for humor)
Grenade stuck to his back unintentionally
Color Theme: Red
4. Pud — “The Cheerful Chaos Magnet”
Pose:
Slightly crouched or leaning in confusion
Arms out like "What’s happening?!"
Hair & Features:
Shoulderblade length
Blonde hair
Props:
Holding binoculars backward or carrying a fishing rod
Compass spinning on her hip
Color Theme: Orange
We are 4 adult friends (3 men, 1 woman) and we focus on quick gaming rounds going in to maximum difficulty or chaotic mods with little to no preparation.
I need a channel logo for the channel, Herd of Cats Gaming, a banner, 4 character designs and 4 silhouettes of those characters.
Logo Rebrand Concept (No Literal Cats)
Concept Name: “Barely Making It Through”
A logo that feels like teamwork gone wrong but still fun to watch.
Visual Ideas:
Stack of Gear Falling Apart
A pile of overloaded gear (backpacks, weapons, snacks, game controllers) tipping over, suggesting total unpreparedness.
Maybe one item slipping out, like a manual still in shrink-wrap.
Silhouettes of 4 Characters in Chaos
One tripping, one looking at a map upside-down, one running the wrong way, one carrying way too much.
Stylized Text Treatment
“Herd of Cats Gaming” in bold, shaky letters, as if hastily slapped together.
Some text could be off-kilter or partially falling, like it’s barely holding together.
Badge/Emblem Style
Circular logo with a simple emblem: HCG text in fake military-style patchwork
Banner Concept
Theme: “Welcome to the Catastrophe”
Background image of a game landscape (dark forest, apocalyptic wasteland, hellish battleground)
Center focus for all devices
4 silhouetted figures arguing or running in opposite directions.
"Maximum difficulty. Minimal preparation. Welcome to the Catastrophe”"
Expanded outwards
HUD-style elements like “Difficulty: Nightmare” or “Team Preparedness: 0%”, "The plan? No plan."
1. Jasper — “The Exasperated Leader”
Pose:
One arm raised, pointing angrily or holding a clipboard/map
Shoulders hunched slightly in frustration
Hair & Beard:
Quaffed hair
Full beard
Props:
Backpack with overloaded gear
One foot forward as if dragging the group behind him
Color Theme: Pink
2. Madruk — “The Betrayer”
Pose:
Looking over his shoulder innocently while holding a detonator or trap
Legs mid-stride, like he’s walking away from danger
Hair & Beard:
Receding hairline, patchy stubble visible in profile
Brown hair
Props:
Tripwire in one hand
Backpack open and leaking supplies
Color Theme: Purple
3. Bait — “The Unbothered Berserker”
Pose:
Massive sword or axe casually slung over one shoulder
Standing tall and broad-chested, calm while everything burns
Hair & Beard:
Wild, lion-like mane
Full beard exaggerated in the outline
Brown hair
Props:
Snack in mouth (for humor)
Grenade stuck to his back unintentionally
Color Theme: Red
4. Pud — “The Cheerful Chaos Magnet”
Pose:
Slightly crouched or leaning in confusion
Arms out like "What’s happening?!"
Hair & Features:
Shoulderblade length
Blonde hair
Props:
Holding binoculars backward or carrying a fishing rod
Compass spinning on her hip
Color Theme: Orange