Character Artist for Book Series

Long-Term Fantasy Book Artist Wanted I'm an independent fantasy author looking for a talented digital artist to become part of my team for an ongoing epic fantasy book series. This isn't a one-time commission. I'm looking to build a long-term working relationship with an artist who wants to help bring an original fantasy world to life over approximately 15 books over the coming years. The first book has already been published, and the first drafts of Books 2 and 3 are complete and currently awaiting editing. This is a long-term project that is already well underway, with many more stories planned. Each book will require approximately 15 to 20 illustrations, including: Full-body character illustrations Character portraits Key scenes from the story Promotional artwork for social media and my website Please see the attached reference images for the style I'm after. I'm looking for a painterly, high-quality fantasy style with realistic characters, cinematic lighting, rich environments, and strong attention to detail. I'm an independent author, not a large publishing house, so I don't have an unlimited budget. However, I'm committed to building a long-term partnership with the right person. As the series grows, I'd like the relationship, and the compensation, to grow with it. I'm looking for quality, consistency, reliability, and someone who is excited to become part of the creative journey from the very beginning. Many characters will appear throughout the series, so maintaining a consistent visual style is extremely important. You'll receive full artist credit inside each published book, on my website, and wherever your artwork is showcased as part of the series. When applying, please include: Examples of your fantasy artwork or portfolio Your typical turnaround time Your pricing, and how you envision rates evolving over a long-term partnership. Whether you prefer a per-piece rate, per-book pricing, or another structure, I'm happy to discuss something that's fair for both of us as the series grows. I'm looking for someone who wants to help create a visual identity that readers will recognize throughout the entire series. I'm not just looking for an artist but a creative partner to join my team who wants to help bring an original fantasy world to life and shape its visual identity for years to come. Please note:I'm not looking for AI-generated artwork or anime/comic styles. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing your work!