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[2D Background Art/Concept Art] Looking for Fun Projects!

A topic by anniesology created May 20, 2024 Views: 767 Replies: 20
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Hi! I'm a recent grad & 2D background artist looking for fun projects to work on to build my portfolio while I break into the industry. I have experience in student-led games, game jams, and in the animation industry.

I'm looking for some fun projects to contribute to on the side! 


Let me help you with: 

  • 2D backgrounds
  • 2D environment concept art
  • Prop concept art
  • Illustration

Likes: 

  • Painterly or graphic style
  • Cute + cozy
  • Moody + dramatic
  • Story-driven games, narratives, exploration & open worlds, RPGs
  • Up for a challenge!!


Open to paid and unpaid work.

Contact: Drop me a comment about your project / contact me via email: anniesology@gmail.com.

Edit: If you're interested in working with me, please let me know 

1) about your project (i.e. what kind of game, the premise, what stage you're in)

2) what your expectations are for me as an artist (i.e. estimate of how much, concept, BGs)

3) what your team and schedule are like (i.e. looking for a fast turnaround or a long project) If you have one. 

I am currently coordinating different projects and whether or not they work with my schedule and personal expectations. Feel free to continue contacting me—I'll update this post when I am no longer open for work.

If you have experience in making games please let me know about them too! I'd love to know more about you as a creative and your work. 

Here are a few work samples/my Instagram:



I love your style! I have a project that I’d love to get some concept work for and possibly more if you’re interested. My contact info is on my profile.

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Hi Bex, thanks so much for the kind words!

I may reach out on Discord but would you be able to tell me a little bit more about what kind of project you're working on & what you're looking for? 

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Of course! This is for a passion project that is in it's early stages. I'd like to get some concept art for the main city the game is set in and go from there if it resonates with you. I have all of my worldbuilding notes on a doc, but I'm thinking of a lush and extravagant religious capitol/city surrounded by barren/radiation wastes kinda vibes if that makes sense. I started getting other people on this project yesterday so it's still new and there isn't a set style or design just yet.

Thanks for the info! I'll DM you on Discord :)

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I'm looking for a background artist for one segment of a three-in-one visual novel project. I'm sending an email with the details of the project.

Thanks so much! I've just responded with a few questions :)

I sent you an email!

Thanks! I'll check and respond :)

Hey, Annie. I know you are busy but would you like to be part of our game studio(just for a bit)?

Right now, I am working on a fairly simply project and I am just requesting a little bit of art done because our team has many great ideas but we are not digital artists.

I really enjoy your art style and it would be GREAT for our team. This project we are working on is just a short project(HTML5 game) so don't worry about burnout.

My discord,:luwu8129

Hi! Could you tell me more about the project (what kind of game is it?), what your expectations are for an artist, and what your team/schedule looks like? I'll be able to have a better idea of whether we're a good fit or not.

Thank you! 

Hi Annie, our project is going to be a short indie game. The game is about these flowers(petal people) who move around, all while staying in giant flower pots. It is going to be sort of a battle game and for the itch io page, we need some promo art.  I think that you could very easily meet the expectations I have because I saw your portfolio and what you have there is amazing(it's interesting because one of our writers likes spiderverse, too). Our schedule is very lenient as we are still in school and all of us have to balance the work(game jams) and school. This project would be fairly easy and just one or two promo pieces would be needed.

Hey! I appreciate the kind words; sorry, but I don't think we're a good fit. Best of luck with the game!

Hello there! I have a long-term project that's still on its early stages, and I'm looking for people who're willing to contribute. Those works are pretty amazing and I think you could be a great addition to the team if you've got the time!

The project is a story-focused rpg game with some chibi style, y'know? As there's a lot of vague roles in the team as of now, I'm not looking for anything in specific, so we can just talk it out and see if it fits for you, what do you say? :)

In case you're interested, we can talk a bit more on Discord: _famont

Hi, I appreciate it! 

That sounds nice but unfortunately not having specific roles or ideas for a long term project means I can't commit to this project in its current stage. I'm looking for stuff with clear visions and roles - maybe once you have some more development/in a few months feel free to reach out to me again to see if we'd complement each other's goals! 

Hey, Annie!

Itch.io did not want to let me log in last night, so I sent you an email! My profile icons should be the same in both places. If anything I mentioned in the email interests you, feel free to reach out there, here, or on Discord. My Discord username is also shortybee. Congrats on graduating and happy project hunting!

Thanks! I did get your email and I'm working to get back to you :) I appreciate you reaching out 

Hi Anniesology, 

Sent you an email. We're a small indie start up looking for a background painter and environment/prop concept artist. Maybe some illustrations too. We're working on a 2.5D action rpg called Solita that we would love your help with. We've been able to help a few people break into the industry through work experience with us and offer contract work on the side. A few companies that we've worked with are Nickelodeon, Activiation, Naughty Dog, and some Riot/One Piece devs.

I'd love to meet up over discord sometime for a quick chat! Feel free to contact me if you think you might be interested.


Discord: jameszitnik

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Hey!

I got your email the other day and checked it out—I'm really interested. Sorry for the delay, I'm currently working on getting back to everyone who reached out to me! You should get an email back within the next few days!

Howdy sir ,here's my discord : atawai

We have everything you need to begin.

Hey! Do you design 2D pixel art ?