Commission Info
Commission Status: OPEN!
Are you looking to have a character painted? Perhaps your character from a game like World of Warcraft or the Dungeons and Dragons group you have been exploring with, or the main character from the novel you wrote! I gladly help you bring your characters to life with art. Feel free to email your idea at: sylthuria@gmail.com and I'll send you a personal quote and time frame.
More info below!
Prices summer 2024 (updated prices coming in autumn):
Base prices character illustration
-Portrait: 120 EUR
-Half-body: 195 EUR
-Full-body: 245 EUR
These are with no background (grey gradient), and no special effects such as magic or very dynamic posing or pets. I try to keep the base prices affordable so you can add more details as you'd like for an additional fee!
Additional Items:
-Background: +100 - 250 EUR (depending on complexity)
-Magic Effects: +75 EUR
-Pet: +65 EUR
-Additional Character Full-body in same scene: +200 EUR
-Additional Character Half-body in same scene: +150 EUR
Do you have something else in mind that's not on this list? I gladly hear your idea and give you a custom estimate: sylthuria@gmail.com
Book Covers for indie authors: Covers are a very important part of a book that I want to spend more time on and offer you more sketches and feedback rounds. This will increase the price but it is well worth it to get you the cover that entices readers to give your book a try and matches the hard work you put in your book to write it. You can see the prices above to give you a rough estimate but please reach out to me so I can explain more about the process and we can make a custom quote for your book cover.
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Quality:
All art I make is hand painted using a Wacom Cintiq and digital painting software (Photoshop). I do not use AI in any part of my process, so I can assure high quality to my clients. You will receive both a sketch (on which you can give feedback, see "Time" below) and a refined full color version of the commissioned art for private use.
Billing:
For my accountancy I need to ask for a billing name and address, so I can draft up a bill.
Of course, you get this bill too in PDF format which also includes my details for your accountancy and security.
Payment:
For bills until 199 EUR the payment is done upfront, for bills of 200 EUR and higher I offer the option to pay 50% upfront and then the other 50% after the sketch is finished and you'd like to move on to refinement/coloring. For this I do have to charge and extra 5 EUR due to extra fees and bill drafting.
Payment options are Paypal, but if you prefer a bank transfer that can also be done to my Wise account!
Copyright:
Commissions: can not be used commercially unless I give permission and credit has to be given in case you upload it online.
Indie Authors: Let me know the scope of your project and what you'd like to use the art for. Using the art for your book and the advertisement of the book (for example social media) are perfectly fine. When you would like to use it for additional merchandise (such as mugs and t-shirts) do reach out to me first so we can talk about additional fees and what products the art will be displayed on. You can't transfer or sell your copyright to third parties without consent.
The copyright is not exclusive, so I retain the right to use the art on my website and social media as example of my work. Over time, I might update the artwork to match my current skills and keep the artwork relevant in my portfolio. When you see an updated version of the art you commissioned, feel free to reach out and I'm happy to send you the high resolution files.
If you are interested in purchasing the exclusive copyright do let me know.
Time:
[This is for the base price commissions, it may differ for bigger projects/commissions]
The time frame for a sketch is about 2 weeks, then is the moment for all the major feedback you might have and I revise the sketch up to two times (once majorly and once for little details). You can really take your time for your feedback, no need to hurry! When all the payment and feedback is in I will go on to coloring and refining the sketch, this can take up to 4 weeks. This would total in about 6 weeks time, depending on how long it takes for the feedback, and possibly the final payment, to arrive. When you'd like it earlier, a hurry fee is an option, when this is something you'd be interested in please tell me!
Cancellation of a commission:
When you are on the waiting list you can cancel your spot free of charge! Just sent me an email, preferably as early as possible. When I have started work on your commission and only the sketch is started you can cancel it and get 50% of the price back. When you received the sketch and I started the coloring and refining OR you did not cancel it within two weeks of receiving the sketch, there won't be any possibility for a refund.
What I don't paint:
Excessive gore or nudity, as well as directly copying likenesses of people (inspired by a photo is fine). I retain the right to decline your commission when it isn't something I am comfortable with to draw. This is for the benefit of us both, as I can not make my best work when I am not also excited for the project.
For any questions feel free to email me!
sylthuria@gmail.com
