Hey! I came across your post and I’d love to put myself forward for this. I really like the idea of creating a consistent pixel-art identity across your reviews, and the style you’re aiming for looks super fun to work with.
I’m a 2D illustrator and character artist with 6 years of experience, and I’d be happy to work toward matching your original reference as closely as possible, including the proportions, colors, isometric feel, and animated idle poses.
I’d love for you to take a look at my portfolio: https://berry-blushy.my.canva.site/illustrate
I’m also interested in the long-term aspect of this. 12–20 characters a year sounds like a great ongoing collaboration, and I’d be happy to discuss your workflow and the style requirements in more detail.
Thanks for sharing the examples, and I’d love to hear from you if you think my work could be a good fit!