[Hiring] [Budget $150-$200] Anime Artist for Atmospheric VN (Character + Background)

Hello all,

I am the developer of Project Selfsame, a narrative game about memory and anhedonia.

The Visual Style: I am looking for a High-Quality Modern Anime Style.

• Character: Clean line art, expressive eyes, vibrant coloring. (Reference: Modern "Kyoto Animation" or generic high-end VN style).
• Background: Atmospheric and moody. It does not need to be hyper-realistic, but it must have good lighting (e.g., sunset light, dusty room vibes) to match the emotional tone.

The Subject:

1. Lumi (Character): She is the "Warmth" in a cold room. She is vibrant and energetic (black hair with purple tips, amber eyes).
2. The Environment: A lived-in apartment. It should look cluttered and stagnant (books piled up, lived-in mess), but not dirty/trashy yet.

The Job (Test Asset):

• 1x Sprite (Lumi) + 1x Background (Apartment Interior).
• Budget: $150 - $200 USD for this test.
• Note: If the style matches, this will lead to a full commission for the Kickstarter campaign and the full game.

To Apply: Do not just link your main portfolio. Please link one specific piece of art you have created that best showcases a character in an atmospheric or emotional environment.

Thanks for reading. Have a great day.