Current Status:
sketch: OPEN
rendered: OPENQueue
RULES
DO NOT USE MY WORK IN AI TRAINING / NFTsBy getting a commission from me, you will have agreed to the following terms and conditions. Any violation will result in a blacklist.> All payments will be in USD, through Paypal or Stripe. Canadians can note specifically for E-transfer, but price will remain USD equivalent.
> While I prefer receiving 100% upfront, I am willing to negotiate for larger commissions.
> Text descriptions are accepted, but even an MS Paint doodle is appreciated for a visual reference. I do not accept AI images as reference. I work better the more detailed your request/proposal is.
> Depending on complexity, commissions can take anywhere from 3 days to a few weeks on average, with a few months on the longer end.
> I might also work on my commissions on Twitch, if you don't want yours to be shown feel free to let me know.
> PLEASE DO NOT ASK for major adjustments AFTER the linework stage has started. This includes things like major pose or outfit changes. If I am unsure on any details, I will ask.Cancellation Policy:
> If you do not pay within 7 days of the sketch being shown, I will automatically cancel.
> In the case of split payment, if you do not pay within a week of the final preview being shown, I will ask for at least 50% of the amount due. We can negotiate depending on circumstance.
> If I cannot proceed with the commission after 60 days, I will refund 50% of what was paid already regardless of progress. If I fail to respond, please don't hesitate to contact me to follow up.Will do:
✔ OCs (please provide accurate reference + description of personality)
✔ Fanart
✔ Gore (as long as it's not too extreme)
✔ Anthros
✔ Detailed armor (at extra cost)
✔ Softcore nsfwWill not do:
✘ Questionable content (dubcon/noncon, minor characters, Real People Fiction)
✘ Complicated mecha
✘ Hateful and political content
✘ Extreme kinksCommercial Usage:
Commissions with commercial use in mind will have an extra fee. This can be negotiated, but please expect an additional average of $80 on top of listed prices. Commercial usage includes:
1. Physical Merchandise sold for profit (Acrylic products, prints and posters, stickers, etc.)
2. Usage in Streams (Stingers, Overlays, Logos, Twitch Sub Emotes)
3. Character-based branding (Vtuber models and designs for use in streaming, brand mascot characters, promotional advertisements featuring characters)
4. Social media profile pictures and headers (commercial fee can be waived lower)Commercial usage does not include:
1. One-off showcasing artwork on social media posts or streamsIf you are unsure what your use case falls under, please ask and I will let you know. If you want to commercialize a commission after it is completed, please inform me and I will also ask for the fee in retrospective./ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /Contact Information:
You can contact me on the following platforms. Please note that you are requesting a commission.
> Instagram: sinisterstrum, knockoffstrum
> Twitter: sinisterstrum_
> Bluesky: sinisterstrum
> Discord: wwwashed [preferred]
> Email: [email protected] [preferred]/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /Ordering Process:
1. Contact me with information regarding your request. Either bullet-point it or send me a screenshot of notepad, I don't mind as long as all the information is presented in a clear and concise manner. MS Paint doodles accepted! I do not accept AI images as reference. Visual references are preferred for characters.
2. Once I receive details and we have discussed your order, I will send you a rough sketch. You get maximum 2 major revisions before I charge an extra fee.
3. If you like what you've seen, I will send over the finalized invoice.
> If you have not sent the money within 7 days without explanation, I will cancel the commission.
3. After I confirm that I have received the money, I will continue working on the drawing. Feel free to ask for any screenshots to check in on the progress.
4. When I am finished, I will send the result through preferred communication./ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /Files will be in PNG format, roughly letter paper-sized (8.5 x 11 in) at 300 dpi unless requested otherwise. PSDs can be provided upon request, and possibly with a fee depending on specified layer separation./ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /Usage Rights:
1. I will post your commission on my social media cropped and watermarked if not informed to do otherwise. You have the right to post it to your personal social media, but please credit and/or link back to me if you do!
2. You are allowed to make private edits to the commission after. If you want anything changed like slight color edits, let me know before the artwork is finalized and sent. DO NOT MODIFY MY ARTWORK WITH AI
3. You are allowed to print the artwork (posters, photocards, acrylic goods, buttons) for personal use. However any sale of printed artwork would qualify as commercial use.By getting a commission from me, you will have agreed to the following terms and conditions. Any violation will result in a blacklist.
PRICE BOARD
I'm flexible as to what I can do, if you find this price board confusing you can just approach me with the specifications of your request and a budget.
CHARACTER ART / ILLUSTRATIONS
Prices may be adjusted depending on details of character.
For commercial use (Streaming, Merchandise, Promotional Materials) please let me know and we can negotiate the fee.Colored / abstract / simple background will be provided at no additional charge.Skeb style (no communication or revision past initial request) is availble at a $70 minimum, with more time/effort put in the more you offer. This option gives me essentially free reign, please expect less refined and more "out-there" pieces. Choose this option if you are unsure what you want and trust my judgement.All prices listed are for reference, the final quote given may be different. If you are unsure, feel free to contact me with rough details and scope beforehand. I can also work around a budget.
| Crop | Rendered |
|---|---|
| Bust | $70 |
| Half / Waist-up | $125 |
| Fullbody | $180 |
| Chibi | $40 |
| Details | + $15~ |
| + Character | + 80% |
| Background | + 20% |
Rendered Examples:
1 Fullbody Rendered + detail and background fee: $250
1 Character Fullbody + Background: $200
Character Fullbody + Chibi: $200
Character Fullbody Rendered: $160 (Lalafell pricing)
2 Character Halfbody Render + Detail Fee: $200
Fullbody Render (older): $120
Chibi: $40 per, $72 both
Chibi (detailed): $55
| Crop | B&W (A & B) | Flat (B only) | Colored (A & B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | $30 | $35 | $50 |
| Half / Waist-up | $40 | $50 | $70 |
| Fullbody | $60 | $75 | $90 |
| Details | + $15~ | ||
| + Character | + 50% | ||
| Background | + 20% |
Sketch Examples:
1 Fullbody B&W Sketch A: $60
Fullbody Colored Sketch A: $90
Fullbody B&W+ Sketch B: $70
Fullbody Colored Sketch B: $90
Fullbody Flat Sketch B: $70
Hallbody Light Color Sketch A:
3 Character Colored Sketch + BG:
2 Character Fullbody-ish Sketch B: $110
CHARACTER DESIGNS
Please credit my designs if you decide to commission or use them.Please provide the following:
> Character personality
> Moodboard/Inspirations
> Backstory
> Any other relevant information
> Picrews/doodles acceptedFinal product will be a legible concept sketch, with palette and patterns. Detailed notes depends on a case-by-case basis.Style Inclinations:
- "Arknights"-like (modern techwear, more muted color palettes)
- Traditional Fusion clothing (specifically East Asian as I have more familiarity with its silhuouttes)
- Formalwear
- Runway Fashion-inspired
| Type | Price | Includes | Addons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Character | $100 | Clean sketch with flatted colors | + $50 per extra outfit on top of base outfit |
| Alternate Outfit | $70 | Clean sketch with flatted colors | + $50 per extra outfit |
| Rendered Reference Sheet | $170 | Lined and rendered front view, unrendered front view, lined and unrendered back view | + $70 for lined and unrendered layer breakdowns |
| Commercial Fee | +$100 | Please understand that as your design will be replicated multiple times / getting more public use and viewing, this is like an advance royalty fee. Please ask if your order falls under this category. |
Outfits: $70 each
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EXPERIMENTAL
Options here are available at a lower price for more varying results, as they are more experimental in nature.
Sproutling Chibi
Trying out a new chibi style! Squished and minimized detail, with little to no shading. Please understand that due to size limitations not every detail can be preserved!$25 flat per character
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Rendered Examples:
1 Character Custom Crop + 8 Variants: $220
1 Fullbody Rendered + background fee: $210
Bust Render (older): $60
2 Character Waist Up (old): $140
FAQ
Do you make Live2D models?
I would, but don't have many samples yet. It will probably be around the ballpark of $500 for a bust and $900 for a fullbody, both pre-cut.Why do you not offer your semi-realism painted style?
It's a high-effort and time consuming style for me, and would probably be upcharged to hell. Especially coupled with the fact I would have to do assignments on top, it would take ages to finish something and I would probably hate the process. It's for the better of both me and you the client that I don't offer it.Can you replicate a certain franchise's style?
Passably, yes. It depends on the franchise, but rendering styles I can somewhat emulate are; Persona 5, Guilty Gear: STRIVE, and some Arknights artists (Kuroblood and NoriZC specifically)How long do you spend on a commission?
It depends on how much workload I have (both comms-only and outside of comms). Sketches would take a few days to get back to you, full rendered pieces would take around a month. However please understand during schoolwork-heavy times I would temporarily suspend working on commissions (except for flat sketches).Can I use my commission as a profile picture/header on social media?
Of course! But do remember to credit me in a easily visible spot (in bio, for example).Will you take long-time work? (Comic, Game development, Brand image development)
I haven't considered it yet, but I would agree to take on projects albeit at drastically different rates from what's offered here. Please contact me for details and negotiations.Do you take traditional (paper) commissions?
At conventions, yes. You can catch me at Anime North (Toronto, Canada), I try to make it every year.