Author Topic: Artists for hire! Custom Arcade Artwork (from scratch!) (Read 38647 times)

opt2not · « **on:** October 19, 2009, 02:14:36 am »

CLOSED till further notice.

ivwshane · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2009, 02:51:26 am »

Hmmm...interesting.

How dark/menacing can you make your characters (something like akuma from street fighter)?

I have a basic idea of what I want but at the same time I really like the art on the el mechanico cab.

Donpatchi · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2009, 03:48:27 pm »

wrong place

opt2not · « **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2009, 01:06:09 pm »

Quote from: ivwshane on October 19, 2009, 02:51:26 am

Hmmm...interesting.

How dark/menacing can you make your characters (something like akuma from street fighter)?

I have a basic idea of what I want but at the same time I really like the art on the el mechanico cab.

Oops, I didn't get a chance to reply to this one. I can go pretty dark/menacing, the World of Warcraft Orc picture I posted is along those lines, but I can easily go further with the "darkness". The El Mechanico cab is more along the lines of mischievous/playful darkness, again I could have pushed that one further but being that it was for my employer I wanted to keep it PG13

Also, for El Mechanico, I was on a time budget because we were still in the middle of "crunch-time" when I was working on this cabinet. I would have liked to spend a bit more time on it to spruce the shading and colours up a bit. Now that I'm in-between work projects, I've got more time for other things. Hence the Canucks Cocktail I'm working on.

opt2not · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2010, 08:33:39 pm »

Figured I should bump for the influx of new members that have contacted me for artwork.

PM me if you're interested!

opt2not · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2010, 05:17:44 pm »

I'll be finishing up another commission in the next week or so.

I can only work on 3 at a time, I've got 2 in progress right now, so a slot will be opening up to fit in a third very soon.

PM me if you're looking for custom artwork!

Looks like I'm full up! I'll post when I'm open for business again.

RejectedManiac · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2010, 12:14:12 pm »

Are you good at replicating side art exactly like the original?
I just bought a flat bed scanner but am waiting on a new laptop to come in the mail. So I can get the scans for you but the only thing that would need done is fixing scratches and gouges and ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. Just little things.
Hit me up if so.
Peace

opt2not · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:28:41 pm »

Yeah, I can trace scans. That's easy stuff. What I usually get commissioned for is custom artwork, where I work with you to create unique artwork.

badgerjohn · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:19:24 pm »

Your artwork is very good! I am after a simple control panel design as I have plain black buttons/joystick with white buttons on the top row for:
P1 Start P1 Coin Pause Enter P2 Coin P2 Start

the problem is people dont know what button does what! I am after something really simple, crisp and clean to suit my cab and wondered what your thoughts were on ideas and how much to knock something up??

I've attached one pic of my cab and be interested to hear what you think? Can do this over PM if you want and can send other pics if needed

Cheers
BadgerJohn

opt2not · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2010, 07:33:20 pm »

Quote from: badgerjohn on July 05, 2010, 03:19:24 pm

Your artwork is very good! I am after a simple control panel design as I have plain black buttons/joystick with white buttons on the top row for:
P1 Start P1 Coin Pause Enter P2 Coin P2 Start

the problem is people dont know what button does what! I am after something really simple, crisp and clean to suit my cab and wondered what your thoughts were on ideas and how much to knock something up??

I've attached one pic of my cab and be interested to hear what you think? Can do this over PM if you want and can send other pics if needed

Cheers
BadgerJohn

Well, I'm full up on projects right now (I can only handle 3 at a time, as this is something I do on the side of my full-time job). But I should be ready for new commissions in about a month's time. So if you're not in a rush, PM me and we can talk about the details more.

RejectedManiac · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2010, 06:25:19 pm »

I was trying to get it done ASAP while I had the money.. Too bad..

opt2not · « **Reply #11 on:** October 14, 2011, 02:51:25 pm »

<snip>

opt2not · « **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2011, 04:57:08 pm »

you should have seen the my earlier version of poison, she was way more skanky.
But this version is somewhat tame.

yotsuya · « **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2011, 05:28:00 pm »

Awesome work! For a second there, I was looking for Konkey Dong on the collage.

opt2not · « **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2011, 05:28:16 pm »

Just did some reading, I didn't realize Poison was turned into a tranny in her later designs!
I based this design off the original Final Fight arcade game, using a pose from one of Poison's japanese toy figures. But damn, she's now a Chick with D

! The world is crazy.

SNAAKE · « **Reply #15 on:** October 14, 2011, 06:42:11 pm »

poison

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2011, 01:39:35 am »

Opt, I love this. I mean I REALLY LOVE this.

Your sense of proportion and playfulness with this is spot on perfect.

opt2not · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2011, 02:26:11 am »

Thanks! One of these days I should clean it up and put some colouring to it. One of these days...

Franco B · « **Reply #18 on:** December 02, 2011, 07:09:36 am »

Awesome work buddy!

Man, I wish I could draw like that

yotsuya · « **Reply #19 on:** December 02, 2011, 10:39:21 am »

Quote from: opt2not on December 01, 2011, 02:26:11 am

Thanks! One of these days I should clean it up and put some colouring to it. One of these days...

One of these days? Like, tomorrow.

Chappie · « **Reply #20 on:** December 07, 2011, 07:39:37 am »

Have you done any driving arcade cabinets...I have a Need for Speed GT sit down that will need custom artwork in the spring.

opt2not · « **Reply #21 on:** December 07, 2011, 09:35:49 am »

Haven't done a driving cab before, sounds intriguing. PM me with the details of what you're looking for, and we can see if I'm suitable for the task.

opt2not · « **Reply #22 on:** January 11, 2012, 01:37:10 am »

Just finished a big project for a fellow BYOAC'r. Samples have been added to the top post. See if you can name all the characters and what games they're from.

Rando · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2012, 01:25:54 pm »

PM sent! I think, I have problems with PM's on this forum, so if you didn't get, please let me know?

opt2not · « **Reply #24 on:** January 27, 2012, 03:12:17 pm »

Got your PM, sent you a reply!

opt2not · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:58:16 pm »

<snip>

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:01:30 pm »

Awesome work.

wp34 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 05, 2012, 07:50:25 pm »

That Major Havok is sweet.

opt2not · « **Reply #28 on:** March 06, 2012, 04:44:37 pm »

Thanks guys. I'm working on an interesting one right now, so there's more to come!

Woodshop Flunky · « **Reply #29 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:28:04 pm »

Love the Major Havok artwork.

KagatoAMV · « **Reply #30 on:** April 03, 2012, 09:40:37 pm »

Yeah, great take on Major Havok, looks like I'd expect him from that angle.

I was always thinking I was going to do all the art for my cab myself. Now I'm thinking I might have to consider other options.

RetroBorg · « **Reply #31 on:** May 28, 2012, 01:32:15 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on February 27, 2012, 05:58:16 pm

Finished up a quick commission recently. A fellow member wanted an image of Major Havok from the front, running towards the viewer, in the style of the original side-art:

Fantastic!

opt2not · « **Reply #32 on:** May 28, 2012, 02:15:47 pm »

Appreciated, thanks!
Stay tuned, I got an interesting one on the go right now. After this next one, I'm planning on taking a break from this art service for at least a few months to work on updating my animation portfolio.

opt2not · « **Reply #33 on:** August 01, 2012, 02:43:00 pm »

CLOSED

Until further notice, I'm not taking any new commissions for the next little while until I can finish up current art commissions and projects.
It's also been a while since I've updated my demo reel and portfolio, and I've been considering a career change, so I'll be concentrating on that before the end of this year.

I will open back up when I can free up my schedule.

Thanks.

opt2not · « **Reply #34 on:** September 24, 2012, 06:49:16 pm »

I've recruited a good artist friend of mine, who has graciously offered his services to take some of the work-load from my hands while I work on my personal projects.
So now we're rockin' two artists strong!

BitterP is a good buddy of mine, that has been an conceptual artist for 15+ years, and has amazing art-chops in illustration!

First post updated.

Woodshop Flunky · « **Reply #35 on:** September 25, 2012, 10:35:01 am »

That's some nice work.

kahlid74 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:22:49 am »

I gave my friend the Big Lebwoski Cab and he was blown away. His wife was pretty happy too! Thanks again and great work!

opt2not · « **Reply #37 on:** January 21, 2013, 01:06:44 pm »

You're welcome! Glad it turned out well!
Would you mind PM'ing/emailing me some pictures for my records?
I love seeing the artwork applied in its final state.

lexlothar · « **Reply #38 on:** April 04, 2013, 06:48:00 pm »

opt2not - for some reason I cant PM you but would be interested in having you do a custom control panel overlay for a mspacman cocktail based mame cabinet. Can you PM me your contact email if you have the time? thanks

opt2not · « **Reply #39 on:** April 08, 2013, 02:27:28 pm »

Quote from: lexlothar on April 04, 2013, 06:48:00 pm

opt2not - for some reason I cant PM you but would be interested in having you do a custom control panel overlay for a mspacman cocktail based mame cabinet. Can you PM me your contact email if you have the time? thanks

Sorry for the late response, I just got back from vacation. I've received your email, and will reply back right now.

thx.

pdwire · « **Reply #40 on:** April 10, 2013, 10:37:15 pm »

nice work.. I will be contacting you soon for my current project

opt2not · « **Reply #41 on:** April 11, 2013, 03:54:17 pm »

Quote from: pdwire on April 10, 2013, 10:37:15 pm

nice work.. I will be contacting you soon for my current project

PM replied.

FixitFelix · « **Reply #42 on:** May 16, 2013, 06:13:54 am »

Hows it going mate was going to try and design my own artwork but when i seen the quality of your work i think id be better going with you, im new here so cant send pm's, i am building a weecade so when ye get a chance get in touch and ill have a chat about what i would be looking for

Thanks

opt2not · « **Reply #43 on:** May 16, 2013, 01:57:36 pm »

Looks like you got PM rights now. PM replied to!

opt2not · « **Reply #44 on:** June 26, 2013, 08:02:16 pm »

Finally got tired of people telling me to start a blog for my artwork.

http://the-artcade.blogspot.ca/

I'm going to try to keep it as up-to-date as possible.
It's rudimentary looking right now, but it fits it's purpose. I'll work on the layout later...

Chris John Hunter · « **Reply #45 on:** July 02, 2013, 02:23:24 am »

Hi Opt2Not.

I like your blog. Have just seen it. You must have a similar sense of humour to me, because the Bear riding a Rhino made me crack up.

opt2not · « **Reply #46 on:** August 15, 2013, 02:43:36 pm »

Quote from: Colby on August 14, 2013, 04:47:12 am

Your portfolio are superb.I have a image design art work which i designed from a local designer but now i need that image in vector form in illustrator.Do you use illustrator? can you convert that image in vector form?

Thanks!

Yep, I'm very familiar with Illustrator.

I hate to turn away work, but I've got a waiting list right now for scratch-built stuff, so you'd probably end up waiting for it a while. There are a few people here that are familiar with vectors, my advice is to post a feeler thread on the forum and see if someone can help.

opt2not · « **Reply #47 on:** August 20, 2013, 03:15:55 pm »

mike boss · « **Reply #48 on:** October 21, 2013, 08:59:15 am »

Awesome stuff guys!
I think I've seen artwork either done by you (or inspired by you) on eBay.
Some cool sideart that features a girl playing on an arcade cabinet.

opt2not · « **Reply #49 on:** October 21, 2013, 04:56:17 pm »

Quote from: mike boss on October 21, 2013, 08:59:15 am

Awesome stuff guys!
I think I've seen artwork either done by you (or inspired by you) on eBay.
Some cool sideart that features a girl playing on an arcade cabinet.

Interesting...I never put anything on ebay regarding my artwork. Got a link? Not that I'm miffed or anything, just want to see how they interpreted it.
I got my idea from the Spares and Strikes pinball game.

yotsuya · « **Reply #50 on:** October 21, 2013, 05:02:43 pm »

Still waiting for more work on this piece of awesomeness!

yotsuya · « **Reply #51 on:** October 21, 2013, 05:04:01 pm »

Quote from: mike boss on October 21, 2013, 08:59:15 am

Awesome stuff guys!
I think I've seen artwork either done by you (or inspired by you) on eBay.
Some cool sideart that features a girl playing on an arcade cabinet.

If it's that one that says something like "You always remember your first time...", Opts is WAY WAY classier.

opt2not · « **Reply #52 on:** October 21, 2013, 05:51:13 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on October 21, 2013, 05:02:43 pm

Still waiting for more work on this piece of awesomeness!

I really should finish that piece off...

mike boss · « **Reply #53 on:** October 22, 2013, 07:55:22 pm »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arcade-Multicade-MAME-Jamma-Side-Art-Marquee-DKgal-/120817444809?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2147e7c9

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arcade-Multicade-MAME-galagagal-Kick-plate-Kickplate-/110843974643?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19ced0d3f3

opt2not · « **Reply #54 on:** October 22, 2013, 09:22:30 pm »

Hey that's not too bad! I dig the proportions

Rick · « **Reply #55 on:** October 22, 2013, 09:35:49 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on October 22, 2013, 09:22:30 pm

Hey that's not too bad! I dig the proportions

mingmong30 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 19, 2013, 05:20:19 pm »

amazing artwork

opt2not · « **Reply #57 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:19:21 pm »

I've finally gone and cleaned up first post. New examples of our work are now posted.
We are still backed-up with a waiting list, but the schedule should start freeing up late-spring, closer to summer.

yotsuya · « **Reply #58 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:31:07 pm »

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmnnnnnn......................... I know someone who needs a tattoo of this on his back!

yotsuya · « **Reply #59 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:31:35 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on October 21, 2013, 05:02:43 pm

Still waiting for more work on this piece of awesomeness!

Still waiting!!!

opt2not · « **Reply #60 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:40:38 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on January 28, 2014, 04:31:35 pm

Still waiting!!!

It might be a while for that one my friend, but it's on my to-do list!

yotsuya · « **Reply #61 on:** January 28, 2014, 04:42:16 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on January 28, 2014, 04:40:38 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on January 28, 2014, 04:31:35 pm
Still waiting!!!

It might be a while for that one my friend, but it's on my to-do list!

I would like to contribute to your Kickstarter...

opt2not · « **Reply #62 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:14:11 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on January 28, 2014, 04:42:16 pm

I would like to contribute to your Kickstarter...

OoOoOo...the wheels are turning...

Also, I added my email to the first post, as per pbj's suggestion. Sometimes he has little flashes of wisdom.

opt2not · « **Reply #63 on:** February 12, 2014, 04:34:57 pm »

Latest work added to the first post!
Dodonpachi. This one turned out pretty nice. BitterP is extremely talented!

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #64 on:** February 13, 2014, 10:18:23 am »

That image captures exactly what I think of when I think of Dodonpachi. Nicely done!

opt2not · « **Reply #65 on:** February 13, 2014, 03:54:16 pm »

Thanks Ginsu, I can't wait to see it applied to the cabinet it is meant for. I'll let that member reveal it when he's done, but man it's going to be a really great cab!

AlienInferno · « **Reply #66 on:** March 05, 2014, 08:09:36 pm »

I just want to give a shout-out to my man Opt2not and his partner BitterP. They've been working on my Battletoads artwork and I must say it came out looking great. It will be awhile before I can get them printed due to recent happenings with our house (a rather messy water leak, etc, etc.) but the work they did looks great. It might seem expensive especially if you get sideart, marquee, and control panel combined, but trust me on this, it is worth it.

You can see a sample of it in the first post of this thread.

opt2not · « **Reply #67 on:** March 05, 2014, 08:58:27 pm »

Thanks bud! I appreciate the endorsement!

BitterP and I have a bunch more art to reveal this year, so stay tuned for more awesomeness!

AlienInferno · « **Reply #68 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:35:28 pm »

I would like to add to my last post that not only are these two guys great to work with but they also go, what I would consider, above and beyond when it comes to customer service.

After I posted the artwork in my build thread one of the comments left was that it appears that the artwork on the marquee was shifted slightly to the left. Personally I would have never caught this as it was slight but without me having to mention it Opt2not fixed the issue and sent me an updated file. That in itself would make me go back to them in a heartbeat for any future artwork needs. Thanks man.

opt2not · « **Reply #69 on:** April 27, 2014, 10:33:22 pm »

Sorry to do this to those who already inquired about artwork, but BitterP and I have to take a break from new commissions.
We are planning on finishing up the ones we've already committed to, but new art is not in the cards right now. The first post has a little better explanation.

Thank you to those who have shown interest in working with us.

Rick · « **Reply #70 on:** April 28, 2014, 09:27:23 am »

So - you've closed up shop for 2014... in April??!

opt2not · « **Reply #71 on:** April 28, 2014, 01:07:18 pm »

Yeah, we might re-evaluate coming back in the late fall, but we both have some personal stuff to develop that is going to take a bunch of months. This is stuff that needs to be focused on, for us to really move forward in our skills and careers. There just ain't enough time in the day!

Rick, I still owe you a little something-something as well. Lets talk about that in the next coming weeks.

yotsuya · « **Reply #72 on:** April 28, 2014, 01:08:29 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on April 28, 2014, 01:07:18 pm

Rick, I still owe you a little something-something as well. Lets talk about that in the next coming weeks.

Careful- mentioning a little something-something to Rick usually involves a thong...

Rick · « **Reply #73 on:** April 28, 2014, 02:31:32 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on April 28, 2014, 01:07:18 pm

Rick, I still owe you a little something-something as well. Lets talk about that in the next coming weeks.

I'm definitely not concerned, sir! (And I certainly wasn't meaning to bring attention to anything outstanding - I'd hit you up privately to do that.)

Quote from: yotsuya on April 28, 2014, 01:08:29 pm

Careful- mentioning a little something-something to Rick usually involves a thong...

You say that like it's a bad thing!

yotsuya · « **Reply #74 on:** April 28, 2014, 02:47:00 pm »

opt2not · « **Reply #75 on:** August 25, 2014, 03:59:21 pm »

Good news!

We've got a spot or two open for the next few months for some new art commissions.

If anyone is interested in getting some work done, PM me with your concept/art needs, and I can give you a price quote.

Rick · « **Reply #76 on:** August 26, 2014, 01:55:11 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on August 25, 2014, 03:59:21 pm

We've got a spot or two open for the next few months for some new art commissions. If anyone is interested in getting some work done, PM me with your concept/art needs, and I can give you a price quote.

This guy, right here.

Slugworth · « **Reply #77 on:** August 30, 2014, 11:44:09 pm »

Just curious about costs -- how much does one usually charge for custom work? I've got a theme with a few pictures in mind (not married to anything, just what I was able to stumble across), and just need something for the marquee, cp, and some mid-sized pictures on the sides (not a full wrap... maybe something the size of the "neon mame" side cut out).

Before I really talk to much with anyone though, I want to get an idea whether this is $50 work, or $500 work... I really have no clue but don't want to waste anyone's time. Any thoughts?

mikest · « **Reply #78 on:** September 01, 2014, 09:05:46 am »

Just sent you an Email to the address in your first post. Don't have enough posts to PM.

Thanks

opt2not · « **Reply #79 on:** September 15, 2014, 04:51:20 pm »

Quote from: Slugworth on August 30, 2014, 11:44:09 pm

Before I really talk to much with anyone though, I want to get an idea whether this is $50 work, or $500 work... I really have no clue but don't want to waste anyone's time. Any thoughts?

PM sent to you.

Whatever the case, for those looking for more explanation about high-priced custom work (not photochopped from online images) please check out my FAQ/Rant thread: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,132523.msg1361696.html#msg1361696

Quote from: mikest on September 01, 2014, 09:05:46 am

Just sent you an Email to the address in your first post. Don't have enough posts to PM.

Thanks

Sounded like you were looking for something much cheaper than what I offer. I hope you went with SNAAKE or Mike Boss, both guys are excellent choices for the price point and scope you're looking for. I highly recommend them.

Quote from: Rick on August 26, 2014, 01:55:11 pm

This guy, right here.

Rick where and when did you get your logo? Looks hilariously awesome. The igloo is a nice touch, I'm assuming someone States-side did it because I don't know any Canadians that think about igloos as a iconic Canada theme.

And don't I owe you some car decals still? What's going on with that, need them anytime soon?

Rick · « **Reply #80 on:** September 15, 2014, 07:47:26 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on September 15, 2014, 04:51:20 pm

Rick where and when did you get your logo? Looks hilariously awesome. The igloo is a nice touch, I'm assuming someone States-side did it because I don't know any Canadians that think about igloos as a iconic Canada theme.

I actually reached out to CrowdSPRING for the logo. The winning designer was actually from Indonesia. As soon as he came up with this design, which was about 3/4 of the way through the contest, I knew this one was a winner. It is beautifully amusing.

Quote from: opt2not on September 15, 2014, 04:51:20 pm

And don't I owe you some car decals still? What's going on with that, need them anytime soon?

I'm game if you are! I don't need them quickly, if you have other things that you're working on.

dvautour · « **Reply #81 on:** September 20, 2014, 10:21:28 am »

Pics of the awesome work opt2not did for me!

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,141466.msg1464167.html

jdluhman · « **Reply #82 on:** November 04, 2014, 07:13:04 pm »

I was wondering if you would be interested in creating a custom marquee for a machine I am building? It is under "Custom WWF Wrestlefest/Supertars build" in the artwork section. I designed one and I don't feel it fits the machine now as the side art and control panel are already designed and installed. Let me know your thoughts. Thank you!

Nephasth · « **Reply #83 on:** November 14, 2014, 11:12:29 pm »

Thanks for the logo work man!

yotsuya · « **Reply #84 on:** November 14, 2014, 11:20:26 pm »

Quote from: Nephasth on November 14, 2014, 11:12:29 pm

Thanks for the logo work man!

That horse logo is BAD. ASS!

opt2not · « **Reply #85 on:** November 15, 2014, 01:01:55 am »

Duuuuuuude, that looks awesome! Now I wanna play some darts...and drink beer. Mostly drink beer... but still, it looks great!

Nephasth · « **Reply #86 on:** November 17, 2014, 06:57:09 pm »

Getting as much use out of this as I can. I've gotten a TON of complements on the logo man. Thanks again!


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Author Topic: Artists for hire! Custom Arcade Artwork (from scratch!) (Read 38647 times)

Chris John Hunter