# Trinity Minecraft Skins - Artist Commission Plan

**Status:** Needs professional artist commission  
**Date:** March 21, 2026  
**Reason:** AI-generated skins had incorrect UV mapping that cannot be easily fixed

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## Problem Summary

Previous attempts to create The Trinity Minecraft skins:
1. **Imagen 3 via Gemini (The Guide)** - Created character illustrations, not UV-mapped skins
2. **Programmatic generation (The Chronicler #36)** - Correct UV but too simple/basic
3. **Manual remapping attempts** - Source skins not in remappable format

**Conclusion:** Need professional Minecraft skin artist who understands UV templates

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## Commission Materials Ready

All materials prepared and ready to send to artist:

1. **Commission Brief** - Complete specifications for all 3 skins
2. **The Trinity Reference Image** - Character designs and color schemes
3. **Minecraft Template Reference** - Correct UV mapping format
4. **Artist Hiring Guide** - Where to find artists, what to look for, budget

**Files location:** `/outputs/` directory (downloadable)

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## Recommended Platform

**Fiverr** - Best balance of quality, protection, and ease

**Search:** "minecraft skin custom"  
**Budget:** $25-40 for all 3 skins  
**Timeline:** 3-5 days delivery

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## Character Specifications

### The Wizard (Michael) - Steve Model
- Colors: Teal-blue (#4ECDC4), ice blue (#C7F0DB), silver
- Design: Hooded frost wizard robes with ice crystals
- Element: Frost/Ice

### The Emissary (Meg) - Alex Model
- Colors: Ember orange (#FF6B35), flame red (#C1121F), gold
- Design: Fire mage robes with flame patterns
- Element: Fire/Flame

### The Catalyst (Holly) - Alex Model
- Colors: Deep purple (#6A0572), electric violet (#A64AC9), silver
- Design: Arcane robes with lightning/storm patterns
- Element: Arcane Storm

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## Deliverables Needed

From artist:
- 3 skins in 64x64 format (required)
- 3 skins in 128x128 format (optional but preferred)
- Must upload successfully to minecraft.net
- Test screenshots in-game (preferred)

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## Next Steps

1. Download commission materials from `/outputs/`
2. Go to Fiverr.com
3. Search "minecraft skin custom"
4. Message 2-3 top-rated sellers with brief
5. Choose artist and send full commission brief
6. Review delivery and request revisions if needed
7. Commit final skins to `branding/minecraft-skins/`
8. Update Tasks #62-64 with completion

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**Related Tasks:**
- Task #61: AI-Generated Minecraft Skins (COMPLETE but not usable)
- Task #62: Upload The Wizard skin (BLOCKED - need proper skin)
- Task #63: Upload The Emissary skin (BLOCKED - need proper skin)
- Task #64: Upload The Catalyst skin (BLOCKED - need proper skin)

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**Created:** March 21, 2026  
**By:** The Chronicler #36  
**Status:** Ready for artist commission
