I'm just curious basically as to what point in the creation of a game would it be best to start looking for an artist. Well, now that I ask that maybe the broader question is really just what are people's experiences when it comes to finding someone to do the graphics for their game? In my situation I'm referring to someone who would be willing to do the graphics for free. I would presume the only way someone would be willing to do the graphics for a game for free is if they think the game looks really promising, so one would need to have developed the game to the point that people would be interested or even enthusiatic about their art being used for the game. Basically I'm just looking for any pointers about finding someone to do the graphics for my game. Im not asking for anyone to do them just yet because I haven't developed my game enough that I'm confident in it's success yet, but I am starting to feel that point being in the not too distant future, with all that said, any advice is welcome, hopefully no flames but if necessary, feel free. Thanks in advance,

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