Hi-Bit Pixel Art - Retro Funk Character

Project Title: Hi-Bit Pixel Art Character Sprite — Retro Funk/Sci-Fi Game Concept

Category: 2D Game Art / Pixel Art / Character Design

Character: “Velvet” — a flashy 70s funk showman and leader of a space-faring crew. Full body, front-facing or 3/4 view, standing pose (confident, one hand on hip or resting on a cane).

Reference style: Attached image shows the target quality level — bold black outlines, rich cel-shading/dithering, saturated color palette, painterly pixel detail. This is NOT a low-res retro/8-bit style — looking for the higher-detail “hi-bit” approach.

Outfit details:

• Wide-brim hat OR tall afro with a gold streak (open to artist’s take — will specify final direction after seeing style samples)
• Full beard, mirrored/star-shaped sunglasses
• Open-collar suit (teal-blue or magenta — open to suggestion) with flared bell-bottom pants
• Flowing cape (purple with red lining)
• Gold chain + medallion
• Platform boots or heeled shoes
• A cane with a gem-topped handle, planted on the ground

Deliverables:

• 1 finished character illustration, transparent background
• PNG file, minimum 1024px tall
• Source file (Aseprite/PSD/etc.) if possible, so it can be edited later

What I’m evaluating: Whether your style matches the vision for a larger character roster + environment art project down the line. Happy to discuss ongoing work if this test goes well.

Please include in your bid: 2–3 portfolio pieces in a similar hi-bit/detailed pixel art style.