Hi there! I’m looking to commission an artist to create illustrations for my fanfiction, Before the World Burns, a villain-centric My Hero Academia AU featuring original characters and emotionally intense, character-driven storytelling.
What I’m Looking For:
- Character portraits ($40)
- Half-body or full-body illustrations ($60)
- Scene illustrations or concept art ($80)
If you have more experience or a specialized style, I’m open to negotiating higher rates.
Style Preferences:
- Anime or semi-realistic style preferred
- Familiarity with My Hero Academia is a huge plus
- Bonus if you enjoy working with darker, emotional, or dramatic scenes
Usage:
- This is for personal use only
- I may share the artwork on Tumblr and other platforms when promoting the fic, with full credit to you
How to Apply: Please fill out this short Google Form so I can keep everything organized:
https://forms.gle/3GUJDeWTksiNsUt77
If you have a portfolio or commission sheet, feel free to also send it to: [email protected]
You’re also welcome to check out the fanfiction if you’d like inspiration or a better feel for the tone and characters! I’ve also attached a reference photo for my original character in the form.
Link to Fanfiction https://archiveofourown.org/works/64017541
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to work with someone who’s excited about bringing this world to life
Here is a mini brief on Mael
Mael is a Black woman with long, thick purple hair, usually tied back for combat or lab work. She has a curvy, pear-shaped figure and a medium-brown complexion, often marked by fatigue—dark circles, faint scars, and a serious, quiet presence. Her eyes are slate-gray: focused, unreadable, and always calculating. She wears black tactical uniforms with subtle armor, gloves, and utility gear. Sometimes she appears in a lab coat or muted, post-war casual wear. Mael is intense but controlled, rarely expressive, carrying the weight of everything she's survived. She isn’t flashy—she’s precise, grounded, and emotionally guarded. Art of her should reflect quiet strength, emotional restraint, and lived-in exhaustion—whether she’s planning, watching, or standing still in the ruins of something she once believed in.