Graphics How to Approach/Hire an Artist

samspade

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So I'm at a point where I want to hire an artist. I have a small art budget, but rather than post (or in addition to posting) on the forums there are a number of artists I would like to approach directly as well. I have two questions:

1. Is it acceptable to directly approach multiple artists at the same time, and if so, how? (i.e. should you say that you are doing so, does the pitch change) Or should I go through my list one at a time?

2. Just in general, if anyone has any good resources or tips for approaching an artist, I'd be very interested. Currently, these are the ones I have:

How to Find and Engage a Great Artist: A Non-Artist Primer

How To Hire An Artist For Your App Or Game
https://www.gameartguppy.com/how-to-hire-an-artist-for-your-app-or-game/

HOW NOT TO HIRE AN ARTIST
https://www.jonjones.com/2010/08/09/how-not-to-hire-an-artist/
 
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If you're pressed for time, I'd say try to contact multiple at once. But please mention that you're doing this, it's just helpful for the artist to know as much about the situation as possible, plus, it might make them more competitive and try harder to be more attractive for hiring. If you feel like you have the time, going one by one on a list might be better for common courtesy, you'll be disappointing less people this way. In your message say they've got a week or something to respond to the offer.

Whenever you ask yourself "Should I mention this?" Yes. The answer is almost always yes. Tell them as much information as possible, it's always helpful.
 
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