Illustrations by Hope
Showcasing fantasy character artwork in watercolor.
WILL DO:
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fanart
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likenesses of real people
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armor/animals
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dark themes/villains
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artistic nudity
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mild gore
WON'T DO:
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NSFW with stuff showing
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body horror or heavy gore
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mechanical stuff (cars, mecha etc)
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cartoons
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furries (will do some animal features, but not whole furries)
Commission your character
Do you want to see your characters come to life?
Let me help!
I work traditionally with watercolor, and digitally with Procreate. I've worked on commercial projects for authors and in board game design, and have worked with many individuals to bring characters to life for tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons.
Character Headshot Portrait
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$100 USD
base price
+shipping for physical work
+50% for commercial license
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6x9” watercolor painting of a character’s head and neck to the collar area.
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Simple background, either a single color, gradient, or cloudy blend of multiple colors.
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This format can include the suggestion of clothes/armor, but will not focus on that.
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Digital image of your artwork (retouched scan)
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traditional work comes in frame-ready dimensions, and ships with a cardboard backing and protective sleeve to ensure safe delivery.
character bust Portrait
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$150 USD
base price
+shipping for traditional work
+50% for commercial license
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9x12" watercolor painting of your character from the mid-chest up.
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Simple background like a flat color, cloudy washes, or suggestions of stars or foliage
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includes one significant additional element (hand with prop, flowers, etc. if you're unsure just ask)
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Digital image of your artwork (retouched scan)
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traditional work comes in frame-ready dimensions, and ships with a cardboard backing and protective sleeve to ensure safe delivery.
Character Half-body Portrait
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$200 USD
base price
+shipping for traditional work
+50% for commercial license
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11x14" A half-length watercolor painting of your character (ending somewhere between waist and knee depending on the concept)
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Includes a simple background: foliage, simple landscape, etc.
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includes one significant accessory or item.
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Digital image of your artwork (retouched scan)
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traditional work comes in frame-ready dimensions, and ships with a cardboard backing and protective sleeve to ensure safe delivery.
Additional character + $100
Character Reference Sheet
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$180 USD
base price
+50% for commercial license
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Fully rendered, front-view, full body image of your character
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Design automatically includes one significant accessory (e.g. weapon, spellbook, magic etc.)
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Digital image of your final piece.
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Simple gradient background
Add-ons (character sheet specific)
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Back or side view of the character (+$60)
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Additional outfits (+ $60)
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Detail shot (+$25 each) Detail shots can include things that make your character unique such as facial expressions, items, close ups of tattoos, etc.
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Additional character ($100)
Full character/ Scene
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$300+ USD
(+ shipping for traditional work)
+50% for commercial license
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please contact me with your idea for a specific quote.
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Pricing reflects a character-centric composition with complex elements as demonstrated in the pieces linked above.
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includes: complex background, dynamic lighting/poses
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Free gold leaf/pearl pigment embellishments on traditional pieces (can be as simple as an edge border, or worked into the piece in a more complex fashion)
Add-ons and Extras
Extras
Ask me about...
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pets/ animal companions
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complex backgrounds
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complex props/armor
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embellished borders
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any other random things that don't seem to fit with the listed options
Traditional only
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gold leaf/ pearl pigment embellishments
Additional costs will vary depending on what is requested. A songbird pet is a different discussion than a dragon