Looking for an illustrator to color my B&W Dungeons & Dragons map.

[alvinpenworth]

I am looking for an experienced illustrator to color in a poster-sized map that I already have drawn. I would give you a .PSD file that has only black and white layers, and I would ask that you return a PSD with layers of color. I want to print out a full color version, but I don't have the skills to fill it in myself.

This is a paid job. I think a talented illustrator could finish the work in a couple hours, so for now I'm only willing to offer about $30 US to do a first pass. If the work is good, I would be willing to pay an additional fee (another $20-30) to take a second pass based on specific notes.

It is a fantasy map for a D&D 5e campaign, so keeping the palette within the general design scheme of 5th edition would be a nice bonus. It is an isometrically drawn city map with three close-up inserts off to the side. I have attached a low-resolution thumbnail here for reference. The city has a cradle-of-civilization feel to it, and you could take for inspiration the ancient cities of Constantinople or Alexandria. For a more precise fantasy reference, think Qarth from Game of Thrones.

If you are interested in the job, I would like to see a reference of one or two previous illustrations so I know you're capable of this type of work.

Kezmeer-thumbnail-bw.jpg

[XCali]

I was popping in here because I have coloured many a BW drawing. But, I will say this, that image is way too small to figure out how much work it is going to take, so for the time being I will say, add an image quite a bit bigger even if you add a Watermark. This will help us decide what it would take.

Point number two. An illustration of say a black and white landscape might just take a few hours, but city maps has a lot of little nooks and crannies to fill in with colour. So, depending on the image, it might be just a few hours work or it might be quite a bit more. Just so you can keep it mind.

As it is now, the image is far too small to make a call.

[alvinpenworth]

You're right there is fine details in the city itself - small handdrawn buildings. I'm not willing to post a larger image publicly, watermark or no. If you need more detail, I would be willing to send a larger image to an interested party via private channels. The forum admin here has said that I am not allowed to use the private messaging system until I have made 5 posts, so what's the best way to communicate directly with other users?

[XCali]

Okay. Then, I will suggest posting 3 more times. Go to the Finished maps thread and post a few on maps you like. The posting does really become easier after 5. Then you can PM someone to get an estimate on the amount of work it would be.

[Kellerica]

That, or offer the option for people to reach you by email, so things can be discussed over there. I personally prefer email communication over the PM function here on the forums, I just find it easier.

[alvinpenworth]

Fair enough, email is more convenient.
Please, if you're interested and want to see a higher-resolution sample, please email me at alvinpenworth@gmail.com and I'll send an image privately. Put "KEZMEER" in the subject of your email so I know you're not a spammer or scammer.
The fee is open to negotiations if I discover that this job is more work than I expect.