Vintage Hand-Drawn Show Poster

I’m ready to commission a truly vintage, artistic poster for our upcoming show. We already tried generating concepts with AI and weren’t satisfied—the “machine-made” look is too obvious—so I want a human-crafted illustration instead.

Style & focus
The piece should feel authentically old-school: slightly textured paper tones, tasteful aging, and decorative typography that complements, not overwhelms, the art. The spotlight is a hand-drawn scene; I’ve attached reference sketches and notes that capture the mood, composition, and key elements we like. Feel free to refine or reinterpret them, but keep the overall vintage aesthetic consistent.

Workflow I have in mind
• Rough pencil or digital sketches first, just enough for me to choose a direction
• One clean line art pass for approval
• Final full-color (or limited-palette) illustration, properly distressed for print

Deliverables
1. High-resolution, print-ready PDF (300 dpi, CMYK, with bleed)
2. Source file (PSD, AI, or layered Procreate document) so our printer can tweak sizing if necessary
3. A smaller RGB version for social media teasers

I’m happy to answer questions about fonts, color palette, or scene details, and I’ll provide prompt feedback during two revision rounds. If you love vintage poster art and enjoy drawing by hand—whether pencil-and-ink or using a tablet with an organic touch—this will be a fun one.