diff --git a/docs/tasks/trinity-minecraft-skins/ARTIST-COMMISSION-PLAN.md b/docs/tasks/trinity-minecraft-skins/ARTIST-COMMISSION-PLAN.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8a849d7 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/tasks/trinity-minecraft-skins/ARTIST-COMMISSION-PLAN.md @@ -0,0 +1,95 @@ +# 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 + +--- + +## 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 + +--- + +## 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) + +--- + +## 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 + +--- + +## 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 + +--- + +## 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) + +--- + +## 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 + +--- + +**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) + +--- + +**Created:** March 21, 2026 +**By:** The Chronicler #36 +**Status:** Ready for artist commission