Looking for 2d Artist (retro metroidvania style)

Looking for 2d Artist (retro metroidvania style)

Hi everyone.

I'm Wallack, I'm a spaniard currently living in Ireland and I came across this forum to try to look for a 2d artist. Sorry if my english isn't perfect :)

I want to build a metroidvania a-like game. Mixing stuff from different games but not trying to re-invent the wheel. I just want to make a game that I'd enjoy playing.

Basically the game would be fantasy themed and the character would wear different armors like Arthur from ghost n goblins.

I'm not an artist but a programmer, so even if I want the art to be retro inspired (16 bit-esque) that could be easier to do, I would require an enormous amount of time for me to do it.

I'm looking for a 2d artist that could give me budget for desigining the main character. Don't want to go with scenarios and levels yet because that would be really expensive and that's easier for me to make (at least I think so).

The game will be free so I cannot offer a partnership based on 50-50. Although I could, but the benefit would be none.

So if any of you would be willing to give me an estimate or point me to the right direction, that'd be great.

Thank you for your time and regards!!