I will paint a cinematic 2d background for animation and indie games


About this gig
Bringing your story to life starts with the right environment.
I create hand-painted 2D backgrounds for animations, short films, and indie games
cinematic flat scenes with a painterly grain finish, inspired by Ghibli-style
storytelling and the warmth of studio animation backgrounds.
Whether you need a cozy mountain lodge at sunset, a misty forest at dawn, or a
colorful Mediterranean streetscape, I design each scene to feel lived-in and
emotionally resonant ready to place your characters in.
WHAT YOU GET
A fully custom 2D background tailored to your project
Cinematic composition with natural light & atmosphere
Day and night variations available (Standard & Premium)
Animation-ready layered files (PSD) on request
High resolution output up to 4K
IDEAL FOR
2D animated short films and series
Indie games (platformers, visual novels, RPGs)
YouTube / Twitch animated content
Comics and graphic novels
Motion design and video projects
HOW IT WORKS
1. You share your scene description and any refere
2. I send a rough composition sketch for approval
3. Full painting with color and lighting
4. Delivery + revisions until you're happy
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Get to know Alexandre U
Graphic designer and illustrator
- FromFrance
- Member sinceAug 2023
- Last delivery3 months
Languages
English, French
FAQ
What information do you need to start?
A description of the scene you have in mind, the intended style or mood, the aspect ratio / resolution needed, and any reference images you'd like me to use as inspiration. The more detail you share, the closer the first draft will be to your vision.
Can I use the background commercially (game release, film distribution)?
Yes. Commercial use is included in all packages by default for independent and small studio projects. For larger commercial releases or broadcast licensing, please add the "Extended Commercial Rights" extra before ordering.
Are the files animation-ready? Can I separate the background into layers?
Layered PSD files with separated foreground, midground, and sky planes are available in the Premium package and as an add-on for Basic and Standard. These are designed to work with parallax scrolling in games or multi-plane camera moves in animation software.
Do you work from a script or storyboard?
Absolutely ! if you have a storyboard panel or a written scene description, share it with me. I can match the exact framing and perspective your sequence requires.
What if I need more than 2 backgrounds for my project?
The Premium package covers 2 backgrounds. For larger projects (series, full game environments), message me before ordering and I'll put together a custom offer with a project discount.

