I'm creating an action platformer with a somewhat cartoonish space-scifi atmosphere. It centers around a space soldier who shoots giant insects on alien planets -- mechanically and artistically, the game draws inspiration from games like Metroid, Mega Man, and Kirby.

Here is some very early prototype footage of the game project:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS-F4Lrxm_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW1MYCd4_KM

And here is a close up of the protagonist (gun designs not final):
http://bluew.deviantart.com/art/Cobalt-Redesign-530450796

I have some artistic capability myself, but besides my lack of expertise, my main barrier is time. In addition to creating all of my sprite work and backgrounds for the different enemies and environments, my player character is going to have a very extensive sprite set for himself and his arsenal of weapons -- much more than is shown here. I need someone who can take a load off of my mind, and I felt that handing the protagonist spritework over to someone else would be a good place to start.

I should emphasize that I'm trying to keep all character sprites within a certain color palette, so don't expect to go super-detailed in shading. Post here and I'll give you the details as to what exactly I need, frames and color-wise. I currently do not have a pricing structure, but for a request this small, I'm sure I can easily negotiate a fair price with any interested party. Also, if we enjoy working with each other, perhaps we can negotiate doing more sprites for the project. I'm pretty flexible, so I'm sure I can make this a fun commission for anyone who's interested.

Thanks for reading!