[PAID] $150 per page SEQUENTIAL ARTIST/INKER FOR HISTORICAL GRAPHIC NOVEL.

[MAURICE DEVEREAUX]

[PAID] $150 per page LOOKING FOR A SEQUENTIAL ARTIST/INKER FOR A DARK HISTORICAL GRAPHIC NOVEL.

ABOUT THE JOB:
NOTE: This is the sixth time I have posted this ad. First time on September 22nd 2014, then on JUNE 7th 2015, then September of 2015, then February 2016, then November 2016. Each time, I hired new and talented artists from around the world to work on my project and it is advancing nicely with 850 pages (PENCIL and INK) completed and already paid for as of March 29 2018. But as my project is really big and I have different artists working on separate chapters, I would like to add yet another artist for (pencil+ink) to help the team get to the end of the project. Artist would either help finish some chapters or start a new chapter in the hope of finishing the entire project by the end of 2019.

** NOTE: If you've already submitted to my previous ads, please feel free to send me your latest sequential pages since the last job request and to tell me that you are available to start work now.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:
My name is Maurice Devereaux, and I'm looking for a sequential artist for my graphic novel project currently entitled ROYAL BLOOD/CLAN OF THE DEVIL, a Game of Thrones style historical epic based on true events from 16th century Scotland, which chronicle King James V1 involvement with the notorious Sawney Bean cannibal clan. I have done 2 years of extensive historical research that shall make the project unique. It will be controversial and explore blind faith, religion and political corruption. THE PROJECT WILL BE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY AND INCLUDE GRAPHIC SCENES OF VIOLENCE, RAPE, INCEST, SEX, CANNIBALISM, MURDER, TORTURE AND NUDITY. Artists must be comfortable dealing with this kind of dark and edgy material.

The finished graphic novel should translate to roughly around 20, 30 to 70 page chapters or 1000 pages. I will work with the chosen artist on a page per page basis (hopefully 2 pages per week) and if satisfied, we will continue up until the completion of a chapter.

STYLE:
Realistic and detailed with a dark edge.
It is a period piece with castles, horses and costumes that need to look authentic. I have done lots of research and will furnish the artist with lots of reference materials, but the artist must be motivated to do detailed, accurate work. I am a fan of “old school” comic artists such as Berni Wrightson, John Byrne, Barry Windsor Smith, Neal Adams.

PAGE SIZE:
My final page is 26,8cm x 40,7cm, 6331 x 9611 pixels, 600dpi. In TIFF FORMAT.
It will then reduce be to default comic book size, 17,47 x 26,51cm, 400dpi, 2751 x 4175 pixels.
This process is made to increase the image quality, the artists draw in big boards, and the editor decrease the size.

WORK FOR HIRE PROJECT.
The project will be self-funded and eventually self-published, but is fully financed. Work on the pages can start as soon as an artist is chosen (evaluation of new candidates will probably take 2 weeks).

This project will require signing a “work for hire” contract.

Work method: For each page, I will furnish artist detailed panel descriptions breakdowns, photos and period paintings of costumes, furniture, locations etc. And once I receive a layout, I will send it back with rough lettering added and notes for any changes wanted to the eventual pencils. As a film writer/director and editor I am very visual and know what I want to see in each page. Artist must be comfortable working in this manner.

PAYMENT:
I am willing to pay $150 (Canadian dollars) for pencils/inks per page.

Payments will be made via PAYPAL, 50% after approval of the finished pencils and the balance of 50% on delivery of the finished inked page in a high resolution print ready TIFF file.

Each payment will be made within 2 business days of approval of finished work. The other artists I have been working with on this project will be able to vouch for my reliability when it comes to my fast payments and if hired, I shall give you their e-mails if requested, if you wish to get their referrals.

TO APPLY:
If you are interested, please email
mauricedevereaux@videotron.ca
with the subject line "Graphic Novel Artist submission" and the following information:
1-Your name and country.
2-Jpg of at least 10 pages of your very BEST SEQUENTIAL SAMPLES. (Confidentiality is assured if the work is still unpublished.)
**NOTE: I create files on each artist who submits so you make my life and decision on who to hire much easier when you send me your best stuff directly by e-mail. Or else, I have to go rummage through your website and find stuff to fill the dossier file on you, this is time consuming and I may be missing some of your better work, by lack of time and this might affect my decision. So please, take the time to send me your best stuff.
3-A link to your website or deviantart page to see more of your artwork.
4-Biography of your published work.

Any other information you can provide will be appreciated, but please only submit appropriate materials.

Applications without sequential art samples will not be considered.

If you have any questions about the story or job, please include them in your response.

**Finalists may be asked to do a test page as part of the application process. If chosen to work on the project, the test page will be paid at the agreed upon page rate, if not chosen, there will be unfortunately no compensation.

Artist Requirements
Easy and constant access to internet and must respond quickly (within 24 hours) to any e-mails and be able to download huge reference photos and files.
Available to work now and for the next year.
Professional attitude
Ability to meet deadlines (excuses for not delivering work after agreeing on delivery dates will not be tolerated, except for exceptionally convincing valid reasons.)
Understands and speaks English fluently
Capacity to complete at least 6 pages per month, but if artist can do more that would be great.
Ability to do own inking.
Experience with creating rough page layouts.
Experience drawing realistic characters and very beautiful women, horses, ability to do detailed period costumes and environments in a historically accurate 16th century medieval setting.
At ease with mature/adult content.

ABOUT MAURICE DEVEREAUX.
I am a writer/director. My last feature film was a horror film called END OF THE LINE (it is low budget and not a Holywood blockbuster, but it was well received critically, won prizes in many festivals and was distributed on DVD around the world).
You can view the TRAILER here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSDekmdtq9Y

Here is a partial list of some of the talented artists who have already contributed chapters to the project.
KEWBER BALL (Dynamite's KISS, ARMY OF DARKNESS FURY ROAD)
RONILSON FREIRE (Dynamite's GREEN HORNET)
RON JOSEPH (IDW's THE SEVEN PERCENT SOLUTION, REVOLUTION ROM)
The cover and some interior splash pages for each chapter will be done by the very talented artist Donald Caron.
http://donaldcaron.daportfolio.com/

Good luck and thank you for your time.
Kindest Regards,
Maurice Devereaux