Seeking Cartoonist for LGBTQ+ Search-and-Find Parody Illustration

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I’m creating an adult-friendly, queer parody of the classic search-and-find genre—think Where’s Waldo meets Fire Island drag brunch. This is a maximalist, chaotic, and campy project called Where’s Galdo?, where LGBTQ+ joy, mess, and nightlife take center stage in hand-drawn, humor-packed scenes. This first job is a character design and mini-scene test: - 5 original characters (full-body, expressive, diverse in gender, race, body type, fashion, etc.) - One layered micro-scene where they interact (think street corner, party patio, or club hallway with mini stories unfolding) - Visual storytelling, easter eggs, and campy flair encouraged Style & Specs: - 2D hand-drawn cartoon style, black and white - Clean black outlines, flat color fills (no gradients or shading) - Visual tone: comic book meets underground rave flyer - Characters should be fun, exaggerated, and full of personality—not overly polished or AI-looking Opportunity: This is a paid test. If we vibe, I’d love to expand this into: - One full scene (30–50 characters and visual gags) - A total of 15 scenes for the final book - Ongoing character and story design collaboration Ideal Illustrator: - Experience with maximalist or comic-style layouts - Queer-friendly or part of the LGBTQ+ community (or an ally with deep cultural understanding) - Can balance chaos with clarity - Loves a visual joke and a little debauchery Please Include With Application: - Portfolio or samples in cartoon/comic styles - Any queer/festival/nightlife-themed illustrations if you have them - Estimated turnaround time for 5 characters + mini-scene - Your rate for this scope, plus interest in ongoing work

Keyword: Design layout

Price: $20.0

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