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FlashGameArt.com

FlashGameArt!

FlashGameArt is the latest creation from the fathers of FlashGameLicense.com. Rather than concentrating solely on flash developers however, FGA is aimed at giving attention to the budding artists out there.  It’s a proven fact that games with exceptional art do considerably better than ones without.  The problem lies in finding a suitable artist at the right price.  FGA seems to be doing a good job of solving that problem.

I'm an artist, what does FGA do for me?

As an artist, if you have an account on FGL, you can simply login with the same credentials and all your details will have been transferred over. If you’re not a member however you should pop over to FGL and register an account. Once that’s been done, you can start uploading examples of your art to prove yourself to developers. The pictures you upload are put into albums that you create, and are all showcased as your portfolio. In your profile, you also have the option of letting people know how busy you are, and what you’re more skilled in, code or art. Showcasing your art has never been easier! One of the attractive qualities of FGA is that it’s linked to FGL, which is a haven for hundreds of flash developers all potentially looking for artists for their games.

Personal Profile

What about developers?

FlashGameArt has recently gone into phase 2, which means that FGA just got very interesting for us developers too. If you’ve got a game you’re currently developing and you need some art for it, you can now go onto FGA and create what’s called a “project”. Basically, a project is a way of communicating exactly what you need to the artists on FGA. You can do anything from outline the scenery to explain in detail the psychological conflicts your character needs to portray whatever works for you . Once you’ve explained what you need, you get to set a price for the maximum you’re willing to pay for the work. Once your project is up on FGA, artists can come along and have a look at your project. If they think they’re up for the job, they place a “big” on your project, i.e. they state the amount they want to be paid for the work you’re asking for. You can then in turn look at the artist’s profile, check the examples of their art, and decide whether you want them to decide the fate of your game!

A project page

Overall, i’m expecting another successful site. It caters for both developers and artists, and is another helpful tool to guide you towards a successful flash game. If you haven’t jumped on the FGL bandwagon yet, I suggest you do. Life’s lush on the other side