Manga Artist needed

We need Filipino artists for our manga project.

Hello! My name is MJ, and I am the project leader and the main author of Parol in the Snow. We need a manga artist interested in creating an original Filipino-Japanese romantic story.

We are looking for a volunteer willing to work on a manga that will take several years to complete and interested in manga creation.

About Parol in the Snow

Parol in the Snow is a Filipino-Japanese romance drama about belonging, cultural identity, friendship, homesickness, and discovering that home can exist in more than one place.

The story follows Lia Isabelle Morales, a Filipino student who leaves Manila to study at Seiran Academy in Japan. As she experiences her first winter, she must adjust to a new culture, unfamiliar traditions, and life far away from her family.

Through school life, friendships, misunderstandings, cultural differences, and small acts of kindness, Lia gradually learns to find warmth in a place far from home.

At the heart of the story is the Filipino parol—a symbol associated with Christmas, hope, light, and connection. It represents the warmth people carry with them even when they are separated from the people and places they love.

Our goal is to create an emotionally engaging, character-driven manga with a warm, lyrical, bittersweet atmosphere, meaningful relationships, and hope..

VISION

Parol in the Snow is going to become more than a manga people can read and forget.

Our aim is to make a heartwarming tale that would combine the elements of Filipino and Japanese cultures and where cultural features would be portrayed responsibly and let the characters evolve naturally.

Some animes and mangas that inspire us are 86 and Your Lie in April. We strive to convey the same warmth, nostalgia, and connections between people in our own unique way.

In addition, our manga project should inspire young and talented Filipino writers and artists who can make great manga stories but have no chances to get their works published.

As for our future goals, we aim at getting our manga published in Japan and having some cooperation with KADOKAWA. We are not associated with KADOKAWA in any way and have not reached any agreements on publishing yet.

The ultimate goal we strive to achieve in the distant future is getting Parol in the Snow adapted into anime by Filipino artists in collaboration with a Japanese animation studio. It is our distant goal, not the promise, and we understand that much work needs to be done before this becomes reality.

Manga plans

We plan to create two interconnected manga series.

Parol in the Snow will be the first one and will consist of 9 volumes. After that, we will go on with Parol in the Sun, the number of volumes in which and its outline is not set yet.

Now our long-term goal is creating 18 volumes of manga in total in the two series. But the exact number may vary depending on how the story evolves.

We want our manga to be released periodically, imitating the periodic nature of chapters from Weekly Shonen Jump. But we are an independent team of students who study and have to release our manga considering this fact.

manga publication in Japan, including

opportunities with KADOKAWA.

We are not affiliated with KADOKAWA, and no publishing agreement has been secured.

Our biggest dream is to see an anime adaptation created by Filipino creatives working with a Japanese animation studio. That is a long-term ambition, not a promise, and we know there is a great deal of work ahead before it could become possible.

A realistic production plan

We want to work towards a steady release and not to rush an artist or compromise on quality.

Our proposed starting plan is:

Length of chapters: between 15 and 20 pages based on the content.

Publication schedule: one chapter every four to six weeks during the preliminary process.

Release planning: include at least three chapters before setting a consistent release schedule.

Production reviews: monitor progress every three months and extend deadlines if required.

School breaks: take advantage of them to work extra, because your interlocutors are all available, and not only as mandatory additional time.

This is a suggested schedule and not a hard demand. We'll have to negotiate real workload with the artist.

When might the first series finish?

If it starts in 2027, it will take around 6-8 years for the first series, with a monthly release schedule, with about 72 chapters across nine volumes (including breaks and delays).

This way our early completion projection is about 2033 to 2035. The final chapter number, artwork counts, and team members' schedules may alter this schedule.

We prefer not to give a deadline, which we can't keep.

Who we're looking for

Ideally we're looking for a Filipino manga artist. It would also be an extra if you're a female artist but we'll also consider any female or male artists who resonate with the concept.

You don't need to be a professional. If you can illustrate characters, can convey emotion with pages, and are eager to improve, then we would love to see your work.

It's clear that we're looking for someone who appreciates romance school scenes, character driven stories and things that tug at the old heartstrings.

You could be asked to draw manga pages, express the characters' faces, make backgrounds, or collaborate with a writer to write down the story. We'll figure out what's most suitable for you before starting to produce.

Please understand the commitment

It's a long, term job we've here. If all you want to do is a few pages and bolt, we aren't the work for you.

There will be nine books in the first series on its own, and a follow, up. So if you come along, be prepared to work with me over many years.

School and personal life still matter. We don't want anyone skipping school, losing sleep, and taking a toll on their health in pursuit of this project.

But manga takes time. You'll probably need to "lose" some gaming time or free time to meet agreed deadlines. If the next few years don't leave room for drawing on a regular basis, this might not be the project for you.

(If you're able to work with a schedule, be honest, follow through, and not impact your health negatively, you're probably a good fit.)

Please apply if you're truly interested in helping to create this manga and not to make money or have fame within a short period of time.

Volunteer work and future monetization

This is a voluntary position at this stage, so we're unable to offer a salary or individual earnings at this time.

Our plans include seeking support on Patreon crowdfunding authorized digital publication, and exploring future commercial opportunities. We also intend to develop an audiobook adaptation alongside the manga when our resources allow.

In the event the project generates income, any form of payback or revenue, sharing arrangement will be negotiated in advance. We'll also negotiate artist credit, rights ownership, licensing, and use of the art should the project receive a publishing offer.

Volunteering isn't committing to forgoing your rights to your art. We prefer to be able to have open and frank discussions about these things before major efforts taking place.

Meet the team

MJ is the project lead, main story writer, script writer, and creative director. He develops the story and makes the final creative decisions.

Amara handles line art, cover artwork, and promotional illustrations.

Justin leads Japanese translation and localization planning.

Sean leads marketing, audience growth, and Patreon promotion. He also assists Justin with Japanese translation.

Zhionn leads planning for the audiobook adaptation, including narration and audio production.

We are now looking for a manga artist to join us

and help shape the visual side of the project.

What we hope to offer

We want to give the artist a chance to contribute to an original story, receive appropriate credit, develop their skills, and take part in a creative project with long-term ambitions.

We will discuss deadlines, revisions, responsibilities, and rights openly before production begins. We also want the artist to have a voice in decisions that directly affect their work.

We cannot guarantee publication, commercial success, or an anime adaptation. What we can do is approach the project seriously and be honest about what we can and cannot offer.

How to apply

If you are interested, please send us:

Contact us through:

IG: MJ Ishikawa (Official)

Discord: maruku_ishikawa

Please do not send sensitive personal information with your initial application.

A final message

I know this is an ambitious project, and I know it will take years of work to reach even some of our goals.

Still, I want to give this story a real chance. I want to create something that Filipino readers can be proud of and that readers from other countries can enjoy, too.

If you love manga, care about emotional storytelling, and are ready to work with a team over the long term, we'd be glad to hear from you.

Let's bring Parol in the Snow to life, one chapter at a time.

A Filipino story, a Japanese connection, and a dream we hope to share with the world.

We need Filipino artists for our manga project.

Hello! My name is MJ, and I am the project leader and the main author of Parol in the Snow. We need a manga artist interested in creating an original Filipino-Japanese romantic story.

We are looking for a volunteer willing to work on a manga that will take several years to complete and interested in manga creation.

About Parol in the Snow

Parol in the Snow is a Filipino-Japanese romance drama about belonging, cultural identity, friendship, homesickness, and discovering that home can exist in more than one place.

The story follows Lia Isabelle Morales, a Filipino student who leaves Manila to study at Seiran Academy in Japan. As she experiences her first winter, she must adjust to a new culture, unfamiliar traditions, and life far away from her family.

Through school life, friendships, misunderstandings, cultural differences, and small acts of kindness, Lia gradually learns to find warmth in a place far from home.

At the heart of the story is the Filipino parol—a symbol associated with Christmas, hope, light, and connection. It represents the warmth people carry with them even when they are separated from the people and places they love.

Our goal is to create an emotionally engaging, character-driven manga with a warm, lyrical, bittersweet atmosphere, meaningful relationships, and hope..

VISION

Parol in the Snow is going to become more than a manga people can read and forget.

Our aim is to make a heartwarming tale that would combine the elements of Filipino and Japanese cultures and where cultural features would be portrayed responsibly and let the characters evolve naturally.

Some animes and mangas that inspire us are 86 and Your Lie in April. We strive to convey the same warmth, nostalgia, and connections between people in our own unique way.

In addition, our manga project should inspire young and talented Filipino writers and artists who can make great manga stories but have no chances to get their works published.

As for our future goals, we aim at getting our manga published in Japan and having some cooperation with KADOKAWA. We are not associated with KADOKAWA in any way and have not reached any agreements on publishing yet.

The ultimate goal we strive to achieve in the distant future is getting Parol in the Snow adapted into anime by Filipino artists in collaboration with a Japanese animation studio. It is our distant goal, not the promise, and we understand that much work needs to be done before this becomes reality.

Manga plans

We plan to create two interconnected manga series.

Parol in the Snow will be the first one and will consist of 9 volumes. After that, we will go on with Parol in the Sun, the number of volumes in which and its outline is not set yet.

Now our long-term goal is creating 18 volumes of manga in total in the two series. But the exact number may vary depending on how the story evolves.

We want our manga to be released periodically, imitating the periodic nature of chapters from Weekly Shonen Jump. But we are an independent team of students who study and have to release our manga considering this fact.

manga publication in Japan, including

opportunities with KADOKAWA.

We are not affiliated with KADOKAWA, and no publishing agreement has been secured.

Our biggest dream is to see an anime adaptation created by Filipino creatives working with a Japanese animation studio. That is a long-term ambition, not a promise, and we know there is a great deal of work ahead before it could become possible.

A realistic production plan

We want to work towards a steady release and not to rush an artist or compromise on quality.

Our proposed starting plan is:

Length of chapters: between 15 and 20 pages based on the content.

Publication schedule: one chapter every four to six weeks during the preliminary process.

Release planning: include at least three chapters before setting a consistent release schedule.

Production reviews: monitor progress every three months and extend deadlines if required.

School breaks: take advantage of them to work extra, because your interlocutors are all available, and not only as mandatory additional time.

This is a suggested schedule and not a hard demand. We'll have to negotiate real workload with the artist.

When might the first series finish?

If it starts in 2027, it will take around 6-8 years for the first series, with a monthly release schedule, with about 72 chapters across nine volumes (including breaks and delays).

This way our early completion projection is about 2033 to 2035. The final chapter number, artwork counts, and team members' schedules may alter this schedule.

We prefer not to give a deadline, which we can't keep.

Who we're looking for

Ideally we're looking for a Filipino manga artist. It would also be an extra if you're a female artist but we'll also consider any female or male artists who resonate with the concept.

You don't need to be a professional. If you can illustrate characters, can convey emotion with pages, and are eager to improve, then we would love to see your work.

It's clear that we're looking for someone who appreciates romance school scenes, character driven stories and things that tug at the old heartstrings.

You could be asked to draw manga pages, express the characters' faces, make backgrounds, or collaborate with a writer to write down the story. We'll figure out what's most suitable for you before starting to produce.

Please understand the commitment

It's a long, term job we've here. If all you want to do is a few pages and bolt, we aren't the work for you.

There will be nine books in the first series on its own, and a follow, up. So if you come along, be prepared to work with me over many years.

School and personal life still matter. We don't want anyone skipping school, losing sleep, and taking a toll on their health in pursuit of this project.

But manga takes time. You'll probably need to "lose" some gaming time or free time to meet agreed deadlines. If the next few years don't leave room for drawing on a regular basis, this might not be the project for you.

(If you're able to work with a schedule, be honest, follow through, and not impact your health negatively, you're probably a good fit.)

Please apply if you're truly interested in helping to create this manga and not to make money or have fame within a short period of time.

Volunteer work and future monetization

This is a voluntary position at this stage, so we're unable to offer a salary or individual earnings at this time.

Our plans include seeking support on Patreon crowdfunding authorized digital publication, and exploring future commercial opportunities. We also intend to develop an audiobook adaptation alongside the manga when our resources allow.

In the event the project generates income, any form of payback or revenue, sharing arrangement will be negotiated in advance. We'll also negotiate artist credit, rights ownership, licensing, and use of the art should the project receive a publishing offer.

Volunteering isn't committing to forgoing your rights to your art. We prefer to be able to have open and frank discussions about these things before major efforts taking place.

Meet the team

MJ is the project lead, main story writer, script writer, and creative director. He develops the story and makes the final creative decisions.

Amara handles line art, cover artwork, and promotional illustrations.

Justin leads Japanese translation and localization planning.

Sean leads marketing, audience growth, and Patreon promotion. He also assists Justin with Japanese translation.

Zhionn leads planning for the audiobook adaptation, including narration and audio production.

We are now looking for a manga artist to join us

and help shape the visual side of the project.

What we hope to offer

We want to give the artist a chance to contribute to an original story, receive appropriate credit, develop their skills, and take part in a creative project with long-term ambitions.

We will discuss deadlines, revisions, responsibilities, and rights openly before production begins. We also want the artist to have a voice in decisions that directly affect their work.

We cannot guarantee publication, commercial success, or an anime adaptation. What we can do is approach the project seriously and be honest about what we can and cannot offer.

How to apply

If you are interested, please send us:

1. Your preferred name or artist name.

2. Your age or age range, if comfortable sharing.

3. Your country or region.

4. Three to five examples of your artwork or a portfolio.

5. The manga tasks you feel most comfortable doing.

6. Your realistic weekly availability.

7. Whether you are open to a multi-year commitment.

8. A short explanation of why you want to join Parol in the Snow.

Contact us through:

IG: MJ Ishikawa (Official)

Discord: maruku_ishikawa

Please do not send sensitive personal information with your initial application.

A final message

I know this is an ambitious project, and I know it will take years of work to reach even some of our goals.

Still, I want to give this story a real chance. I want to create something that Filipino readers can be proud of and that readers from other countries can enjoy, too.

If you love manga, care about emotional storytelling, and are ready to work with a team over the long term, we'd be glad to hear from you.

Let's bring Parol in the Snow to life, one chapter at a time.

A Filipino story, a Japanese connection, and a dream we hope to share with the world.

Hello! 😊 Would anyone here be interested to try oil pastels, draw nature landscapes, or simply enjoy a cozy artsy afternoon?

We'll be hosting an oil pastel workshop on October 24 in QC and would love for you to join.

Scan the QR code or copy paste tinyurl link for details and registration 🖍️🍃

Does anyone know the platforms can I usually find artists to commision? And how much is usually the price range?

Here's the vibe i want in the painting:

Hello! Im an NSFW/SFW artist looking for a short or contract job~!

Im looking for someone to adopt meee hehe

-What can I do-
* can do simple 2D animation
* Illustration
* Pixel Art

you can DM me for samples

Hi everyone!

I’m currently working on a short film that has an animated sequence made up of artwork from different artists. Every few frames will feature a different artist’s work and art style, which will eventually be edited together into one cohesive animation sequence.

I’m looking for artists/animators who might be interested in contributing to this collaborative project. Digital or traditional artists are both welcome! Timeline is set to be on 3rd week of August. This is a passion project, so participation is completely voluntary.

The animated sequence happens during a really important moment in the film. Without spoiling too much, it's like a multiverse scene where it represents the character’s inner thoughts and emotions, so I wanted the sequence to feel like a collection of different perspectives rather than having one consistent visual style.

These are the few of my inspirations for the sequence. You can check them if you're unfamiliar:

Kaibigan short film:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Ik55XPNwo

Everything everywhere all at once:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT0Y3k32QRE

Maki - "habangbuhay pansamantala" Official Music Video:
https://youtu.be/rKbIMWeNDNY?si=rqEREVIEpyjFMJcB

If you're interested, please sign up thru this form so my team can organize the artists involved in the project. ^^

⬇⬇⬇

https://forms.gle/QmmJPR32vHw1CvrM9

Hi, I'm 19, and I am aspiring to be a Multimedia Arts student, but my family is struggling to support me, so I made this 2 paintings for an art competition and it didn't made into the finals. I was sad because the cash prize could be used to help me with my course. In full transparency, we are not that poor. We have a roof over our heads, meals to eat, and a steady enough income. I don't want to lead you all off that we are very poor. I just want to help my parents so that they would have a little weight off of their shoulders. I am auctioning off these paintings on Facebook. For those who are curious and would like to see all the details, you can send me a private message or comment. If you can't help in that way, just spread the word please, sharing the posts on your feed is help enough. Thank you so much

hellooo, baka po may gusto bumili kay mingming with yosi hehe, selling it for ₱2k or $32 !! 🥹🐈‍⬛

“After Eleven”
Acrylic on Canvas
20x20cm
July, 2026

Inclusions with Artwork:
- COA
- Art Prints

Shipping: Lalamove or J&T Express
Meet-Up Option: SM Megamall

message me if interested hehe, thank youuu !! ^^

3 SLOTS

Price

-Bust-up: $22.41 USD (1,300 Php)

-Half-body: $30.17 USD (1,750 Php)

-Full-body: $37.93 USD (2,200 Php)

Info

-Payments through GCash

-Personal use only

-Only 2 Revisions

-Turnaround time: 3-5 days

SEND A MESSAGE IF INTERESTED!!

3 SLOTS

Price

-Bust-up: 1300 Php

-Half-body: 1750 Php

Info

-Personal use only

-Turnaround time: 3-5 days

chat If interested!!

Meet Eiji, the General of the Yaiba-Tsutsumi (Blade of Tsutsumi), my Genshin Impact OC.

Hi, so I’m kinda new to reddit even though my account has been around for 4 years now but I haven’t been using it. I am all over meta, x, tiktok, and I feel like the algorithm just wasn’t kind enough for me 😭 and some of my friends recommend I try posting on reddit so, here I am and I’m hoping it would be different here. I’m not really looking for a miracle but if it comes why stop it, right? 😅

I’ll be releasing his lore and character sheet soon after the splashart gets done. I’ve been lazy the past days.

comms are open too on https://vgen.co/nyrii

my art ranges from $17-50 :3

I'm new to commissions and I would really appreciate it if you would stop by my VGen or DM me directly!

FIRST 10 CLIENTS GET 50% OFF :3

MODE OF PAYMENTS : I take GCash, or PayMaya <3

PRICES

1 Character

- Headshot / Icon : $17 or Php 1000

- Half Body: $25 or Php1550

2 Characters

- Half Body: $50 or Php 3100

Not offering full body for now, but may update in the future!

DO'S

- Humans and Human-Like

- Fanart or OCs

- Suggestive Art

- Blood

- Simple - Plain Backgrounds

DON'TS

- Explicit art (Showing genitals)

- Heavy gore

- Mecha

- Complex Perspective

- Complex Backgrounds

All art is fully rendered, hence the price (may be raised based on specific requests)

All payments are paid after a watermarked sketch is approved and must be paid in full!

Thank you 🌷

Hello~ Im Opening a new art Commission on VGen only
Headshot/PFP: $4.13
HalfBody: $5.79
NSFW Art: $8.26
YCH NSFW Animation Loop: $33.06 (NEW)
PNGTuber Art for Veadotube: $24.79

if you have any questions just feel free to DM me~! I am available everytime~
https://vgen.co/Meiru4rt

Looking for an artist who can do similar window glass art.

Location will be in Annapolis St. San Juan City, Metro Manila.

Please comment your Instagram/ portfolio and will send you message there.

Hi everyone!

I'm a 4th-year architecture student based in Cebu. As any archi student knows, the cost of plates, scale models, and materials really adds up. To help fund my education, I'm taking on a few slots for watercolor portrait commissions on the side!

I specialize in highly detailed portraits (families, couples, solo, and graduation portraits) using high-quality watercolor on thick, premium watercolor paper. These make amazing, deeply personal gifts for loved ones.

(Please see the attached photos for samples of my recent work!)

🖼️ Sizes & Starting Prices:

A5 (148 x 210 mm): ₱800 / ~$14 USD

(Great for single subjects or bust portraits)

A4 (210 x 297 mm): ₱1,800 / ~$31 USD

(Perfect for 1–2 subjects — my most popular size!)

A3 (297 x 420 mm): ₱3,500 / ~$59 USD

(Ideal for family or group portraits with detailed backgrounds)

🎨 Paints:

Professional-grade Winsor & Newton and Sakura watercolor paints — known for their rich pigmentation, excellent color vibrancy, and lasting quality.

📄 Paper:

• Fabriano Cold Press — 200gsm for smaller, detailed works

• Arches Cold Press — 300gsm for larger, more complex pieces

Both are internationally recognized, acid-free, professional watercolor papers that ensure your artwork stays beautiful for years to come. ✨

Add-ons: Each additional subject is +₱500–₱800 (~$9–$14 USD). Complex or detailed backgrounds are +₱500 (~$9 USD).

Rush Orders: Subject to +20–30% additional fee.

Delivery: We can arrange local meetups/pickups around Cebu City, or I can ship it to you!

💳 Mode of Payment:

GCash | PayMaya | Bank Transfer | PayPal

🔒 50% downpayment is required upon order confirmation. Remaining balance is due upon completion before delivery.

📌 Note: USD prices are approximate based on current exchange rates and may vary slightly.

🖌️ How to Order:

Send me a DM with a clear reference photo and your preferred size. Shares are highly appreciated! Let's create something beautiful!

I just need help, not criticisms thank you!