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Terms

1. GENERAL TERMS
— All drawings may or will include a subtle signature that you may not remove.
— I might stream the process or otherwise record it for posting on various platforms
— Prices are subject to change based on demand.
— I have the right to reject any order that I do not feel comfortable drawing for any reason.

2. PAYMENT
— All prices are in USD, and payments are made through paypal. Alternate payment methods must be discussed ahead of time
— Commissions can be paid either 100% upfront or split 50% upfront and 50% upon finished thumbnail.
— Don't send me any payment before I have agreed to give you a slot and requested you to send me the payment.

3. PROCESS AND DELIVERY
— I will notify you when I have started on your commission and you, therefore, lose the rights to a refund (see point 7 further below for more info on refunds)
— While I'm working on your commission I will make reviews with you to make sure I make it just right for you!
— The time it takes to finish your commission varies 1 week - 1 month depending on factors such as health, the complexity of the commissioned piece, and other work.
— If anything comes up that will slow the progress of the initially estimated delivery time I will let you know asap.
— Once the piece is finished you will receive the full-resolution image along with a web-friendly size. Note that there is no physical product. If you would like a print of your art, please discuss it with me beforehand and we'll work something out!

4. REVISIONS
— When i send you the sketch, you get as many changes as needed (within reason) to get the sketch looking exactly how you'd like. These changes are included in the commission price.
— A fee will be added if you want something changed on the final drawing - unless a misunderstanding from my side has been made.
— If you wish for me to change something in the drawing you have previously approved, I will charge you a fee to change it. The amount of the extra charge depends on the change you want me to make and is usually based on an hourly wage of 20/hr.
— If your reference is unclear to start with changes will come at an extra charge.

5. COPYRIGHT / USAGE POLICY
— I, Alex (the artist), claim the rights to the produced drawing, not the buyer. Therefore I am allowed to use the copyrighted artwork to:
— Promote myself with it everywhere
Publish books with it (artbooks, etc.)
Display it everywhere to my liking (website, social media, etc.)
Post it wherever I want

The buyer is allowed to:
— Use the commissioned piece for personal use unless agreed otherwise (you can upload it on all your social media profiles, forums, etc.)
— Print the artwork and claim the character(s) as their own, but not the artwork itself.
— Use the artwork to promote themselves. You are not forced to give me credit when you post it but it is very appreciated.
— Use the artwork on their Youtube channel and in monetized videos as long as the artwork itself is not the main subject for the earnings.

The following is considered copyright infringement:
— Reproducing/using the copyrighted artwork commercially - means making money off it in any way.
— Claiming the artwork as your own
— Removing my signature from the artwork
— Altering the artwork without my consent

I reserve the full rights to the image and it's use/distribution unless otherwise agreed upon (rights to the image for your own non-personal use may be purchased at any time).

6. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
— I will do everything I can to make my customers happy!
— If you have a problem with anything in regards to the commissioned piece please tell me right away so we can find a solution together.
— I am willing to change some of my terms for you if you ask before I start on your commission. If you, e.g., do not want me to post your art anywhere, we can discuss this.

7. REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY
— The buyer is not allowed a refund once I have begun painting.
— If for any reason I am unable to start your commission you will receive a full refund.
— If you cancel your order before I started it, you can get a full refund.
— If you are getting a refund, do not request a Paypal chargeback. I will transfer the money back to you myself.
— If you request a Paypal chargeback at any point when you were not allowed to ask for a refund you will lose all beforementioned rights to the commissioned piece and I will have the full right to profit further from it in any way. I will decline the chargeback and supply Paypal with our conversations in which we talk about the commission as evidence that I have completed work for you. Furthermore, you will be blacklisted for commissioning me again.

— If the buyer breaks any of the points stated above they will lose all the beforementioned rights to the artwork commissioned by me, Alex (the artist), and I will have the right to profit further from the commissioned artwork in any way I see fit. If you have a problem with any of these statements, they may be changed if discussed with me prior to paying your commissioned piece.

What do you get?
— Drafts/mockups that you must decide which one I should continue with (depending on the complexity of the commission there might be fewer or more drafts)
— Sketch and/or final sketches that you must accept before I continue the work
— Insight and involvement in color plan (depending on the complexity of the commissioned piece)
— Full-resolution file of final drawing and a smaller version for internet upload. Final file formats are usually PNG.

8. REFERENCES
— I will happily work from written references! However, as they usually mean more drafting on my end, there is a 10% charge for no visual references.
— Visual references need not be pictures of the character itself. A collage of pictures that I can reference count as visual references, and providing this to me will help you avoid that 10% charge.
Examples:

Styles

Before you order, please make sure to have read my Terms of Service. These terms apply to private commissions only. This information is NOT applicable for commercial work, therefore the art can only be used for the client’s personal purposes.

All prices below are base prices for a bust portrait. Price will increase for thigh up and full-body illustrations. Other things that might increase the price are complex character designs, not being able to provide a good visual reference, complex backgrounds and amount of detail in the image in general.

Sketches

Sketches are rough drawings with optional color for an extra fee. These usually have a very quick turnaround time.
Base price is $20

Monochrome | Limited

Rendered sketches done either in black and white or on a limited palette. Less refined than full paintings.
Base price is $40

Paintings

Fully rendered and colored digital paintings! These are more refined, full color illustrations.
Base price is $60

Contact me

My primary point of contact is on twitter, but if you don't have or prefer not to use twitter, please fill out this commission request form and I will reach out to you via email for more information.
Twitter inquiries should include the following: