Hello hellboy! Your post reads really interesting. We share the same passions and work-flows to large degree, I think. Would like to join your team as an 2D artist if you think that my skills and style are fitting your needs. Please check my itch.io profile (https://humane-tiger.itch.io/) - you will find some art books (game art/assets/concepts I've created in the past) as well as the game "Icarus" which I've implemented myself using native webtech (JavaScript/HTML/CSS) - and some introduction of myself.
As you will see, I am also starting with hand-drawing my game art. But I also have a lot of knowledge of how to digitize, blend and post-process these drawings to turn them into fully-functional game assets. So if you are interested in me joining your team (I think we can both learn a lot from each others best practices and knowledge) don't hold back and contact me. My discord handle: HumaneTiger#9163
Please note: I am not sure if I am ready to join right on the 1st day (31. Dez / 1. Jan). I am also listed as one of the contributors for the coming HAGJ (I did the Jam page design). I will have to ask Holmgang, if it is okay for me to join the Jam under these circumstances.