chroulvus commissions
Status: OPEN
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Page last updated on: Nov 11, 2024
COMMISSION BASE RATES (USD)
Prices listed are for reference only. Actual quoted price may vary. If you provide me with one of my past works as an example, I can estimate its price for you to give you a better idea.
full color illustration
A fully rendered color painting.
grayscale illustration
A fully rendered monochrome painting.Adjustment of monochrome hue or single color highlight/splash eg. eyes is free.
Sketch
Comes with a range of brushes to choose from. Grayscale or colored cell shading. Minimal rendering and NO clean brushwork.
tarot card
Fully rendered tarot card style painting with extra vectors, texture, patterns and other elements. I will assist with composition.
How do I work?
TLDR: I provide an agreed sketch → Full payment → Updates and opportunities for changes → Finish drawingI'm very active with the feedback process and will send you updates and sketches via DM whenever possible. I'll answer any questions you have and review adjustments you want to make to the best of my ability (Unreasonable or big adjustments incurs in extra fees. Small adjustments are free). I will respond to your messages promptly and let you know if the process is delayed.I really do value customer service and experience, and if that's something that's important to you, you've come to the right place!
Do's and Don't's
I DO draw: Gore. Blood. Internal organs. Horror. NSFW (including explicit sexual content). Chibis. Commercial usage (see T&Cs below).
I DO NOT DRAW: Furries (Just animal ears/features are OK). Mecha, vehicles, machinery. Real people. Realism and hyper-realism (Excludes some objects and backgrounds). Pixel art. Kinks. Illegal content. Any discriminatory, bigoted, hateful, derogatory content. Bases. Political content. Anything out of my comfort zone. DM me if you are unsure.
Note: With the exception of the don't's, I am open to, within reason, drawing new things I have never tried before and/or have little experience in. However, expect delays and additional costs. Results are not guaranteed.
Other information
If applicable, let me know any required canvas size or dpi.
NO request for super clean lineart.
Please treat me with the same manner of respect you would like to receive yourself. Constructive criticism is welcome. Harsh, disrespectful or hateful comments are not tolerated and can result in the commission being terminated with NO refunds.
An estimated delivery time will be given to you prior to payment. I will try my best to keep the timing reasonable. I do NOT do deadlines. You will be notified of any potential delays.
FAQ
Do you sell prints? Not yet, but I am planning to open a shop in the future. I'll keep my social media profiles updated.
Can I use your art as profile picture/wallpaper etc.? Yes, you don't need to ask me for permission. However, if the usage is public, say using as your profile picture, please link back somewhere to my social media profile or this website.
Terms & Conditions
Updates on drawing progress from start to finish can be exchanged via twitter DM on request. There will be many opportunities for you to make clear to me what you want so I will not offer refunds.
I only accept payment via a single Kofi donation before I start drawing. Payments may be paid in instalments for commissions valuing more than 1,000USD.
Commissions are done for your personal use only. They cannot be used for profit in any kind or form. Any infringements will be persecuted. You must negotiate with me if you want commercial rights to a commission (eg. YouTube, business, game usage), which will incur in extra charges depending on its scope. I have the right to reject any commercial usages I see unfit or those that do not satisfy my terms and requirements.
You are NOT allowed to modify the commissions in any way besides basic edits such as cropping and light filtering for personal usage such as wallpaper/avatar.
Please use common sense and do not feed to generative AI.
If sharing commissioned work online, please post the versions with my watermark on it AND link back to my website or social media page whereever possible.
Queues usually apply on a first come first serve basis. However, if your commission is very big or complex, I may move you to the end of the queue so I can work on it even after my commissions close as to not hold up the queue.
I will not profit further from your commission piece in any way (eg. I will not print or sell your commission). However, I reserve the right to post any commissions on my social media to add to my portfolio (except private commissions).
General pricing guide (USD*)
*If you are in Australia and able to pay the amount in AUD via bank transfer, the 5% transfer fee can be nullified.
DiscIaimer: Actual price will be determined by my quote which can vary from this guide depending on complexity. Prices indicated are subject to change. Additional charges at bottom of page.DM me @chroulvus with references ready for a quote (email me if DM is closed), and please let me know first hand if you are on a budget so I can recommend categories / composition that will fall under your price range.
Below prices assume minimum complexity & simple clothing
Full color illustration (Recommended)
| Item (Single character) | USD |
|---|---|
| Bust / Portrait | 70 |
| Half body | 100 |
| Full body | 130 |
Monochrome illustration
| Item (Single character) | USD |
|---|---|
| Bust / Portrait | 50 |
| Half body | 80 |
| Full body | 100 |
Sketch
| Item (Single character, lineart only) | USD |
|---|---|
| Bust / Portrait | 25 |
| Half body | 50 |
| Full body | 70 |
| Flat shading | +10 |
| Flat coloring | +20 |
TAROT CARD
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| No characters or only simple character outlines etc. | 150 + |
| Half body (single character) | 250 + |
| Full body (single character) | 400 + |
Additional costs
Additional character(s)
Complex or detailed accessories, weapon, clothing etc.
Complex poses, angles, composition
Background (depends on complexity)
Special effects (eg. magic spells)
Special lighting (eg. night-time)
My input into original design (eg. clothing design, character design)
Requests of large changes after agreement of sketch and commencement of drawing
NSFW content
Commercial use (limited options)
Private commission +$50
I usually only draw on only 1-2 layers, if you want to separate layers (eg. character from background), let me know beforehand at sketch agreement stage, or an extra $17 charge will incur.
Any other additional fees, if applicable, I will let you know through DM prior to requesting payment
PORTFOLIO
You can email me ([email protected]) if you want to inquire which category the following works are under. You can send any of these to me as examples for the preferred style of your commission, or estimation of price.Please note that my style and art quality will improve over time. Older samples may not reflect my current style. The most recent works can be viewed through social media.You can click on an image to enlarge it.
Commissioned
Sketch - Samples
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Note that sketches can come in color if required.
Grayscale Illustration - Samples
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Colored Illustration - Samples
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Tarot Card - Samples
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About me
I'm Howard (20+, he/him), just some guy from New Zealand / Australia procrastinating. I am a self-taught drawing hobbyist and am passionate about creating character illustrations.Do you play FFXIV? Find me on Ravana, Materia as "Panacea Dashu"!I draw on the iPad using Procreate.
What to provide for your commission
If in doubt about anything, don't be afraid to DM me and I will answer all your questions.For those new to art commissions, unfamiliar with the process or simply can't be bothered to come up with a list, here are the things you should provide me with before or after contacting me on Twitter as I need them to estimate a quote.If you refuse to organize the references in a cogent manner, I will charge an extra $20 service fee.You can compile these into a single email, Google Doc, Imgur, Pinterest board etc. as it'll be more accessible to me than giving me loose pictures or multiple links. (I personally prefer Google Doc or Imgur).Notes, descriptions and annotations along with reference pictures are also required:
The following list is for reference only, only use subjects that are applicable to your piece. If I require more information I will let you know.
Cateogry of: sketch / greyscale painting / colored painting / tarot card / icon or profile picture / others. Ask me if it doesn't fall into any category.
Full body / half body / portrait etc.
Character appearance (reference art, face claim etc.)
Clothing reference
Character facial expression, where they are looking
Pose
Background description or reference, if any
Specific lighting, if any
Recommended color palettes, if any
Reference for props or other compositional elements, if any
Aside to finding references, provide a simple composition. A sketch with detailed annotation is great even if you cannot draw. Here is an absolutely scuffed example I made in microsoft paint but that's really all I need to work with.
If you wish for me to dictate composition or others I'll happily do so for an additional fee. I will provide work in progress sketches to make sure what I am drawing is exactly what you want.
Tarot card notes.
If you are ordering a tarot card and wish for me to come up with a composition, these are some prompts you can provide me (beside the general list mentioned above). They are NOT all required, nor is the list exhaustive.I will provide multiple concepts (at least 3) for you to choose from for a tarot card. I will only come up with a quote after a selection is made, as the complexity of designs will vary. If you need more assistance, we can discuss over composition more over DM.
I can come up with posture independently, but let me know if there's specific postures or whether you want to restrict the tarot to eg. half body only due to being on a budget.
General mood / emotions
Back story of character
Context (Is the card depicting the character fighting? Serene? Melancholic?)
Overall abstract ideas / Vibes
Elements such as symbolism, crests, animals, spirits, objects
Color palette
Frames
Specific shapes or patterns
Inspiration from real tarot cards
Pinterest mood board even, if you're stuck