Hi Anniesology,
Sent you an email. We're a small indie start up looking for a background painter and environment/prop concept artist. Maybe some illustrations too. We're working on a 2.5D action rpg called Solita that we would love your help with. We've been able to help a few people break into the industry through work experience with us and offer contract work on the side. A few companies that we've worked with are Nickelodeon, Activiation, Naughty Dog, and some Riot/One Piece devs.
I'd love to meet up over discord sometime for a quick chat! Feel free to contact me if you think you might be interested.
Discord: jameszitnik