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SURPRISE ME ART

CATEGORY	SKETCH	COLORED	Remarks
BUST (Surprise Commission Only)	Not Applicable	70 USD	Includes 1 hand if necessary; +20% for 2 hands. Please head over my vGen account linked above/ you may also submit via “send request here option”. If you have questions, you can message me!

CHARACTER ILLUSTRATION

CATEGORY	SKETCH	COLORED	Remarks
PORTRAIT	60 USD	90 USD	Head to chest
HALF-BODY	80 USD	120 USD	Head to waist/thigh
FULL	100 USD	150 USD	Head to knees/toe

BACKGROUND

BACKGROUNDS	SKETCH	COLORED	REMARKS
SIMPLE BG	Not Applicable	70-120 USD	See samples in Portfolio; blurred background / simple ambiance
ILLUSTRATED BG	100-150 USD	130-200 USD	Detailed background (e.g. landscapes, buildings; but NO creatures)
FRAME	100-130 USD	120/150/180 USD	Stars background / blurred background

ARTWORK ADD-ONS

ADD-ONS	SKETCH/EA	COLORED/EA	Remarks
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER	80% of the base price	80% of the base price	Additional character price will apply for illustrations with extra character in the same piece.
COMPLEX DETAILS	+10%-50% of the base price	+10%-50% of the base price	Highly complex designs (10-30% for highly complex poses, intricate clothing, medium to large tattoos, armor; For creatures, 10% for small, 30% for medium, & 50% for large)
ADDITIONAL PROPS	10-50 USD	10-50 USD	Necessary props for the characters. Small items like bottles to large complex items like swords, staff, etc.
NSFW	+15% of the character/s base price	+15% of the character/s base price

✨Prices may vary due to complexity.

ART BUNDLES

✨Price already include Category A License (Web Marketing & Advertising)
✨Save 15% of the original prices.

BUNDLE	PRICE	REMARKS
A	350 USD	1 colored couple illustration (portraits) with simple background & 1 sketched couple illustration (half-bodies), no background OR 2 sketched one-character illustration (portraits), no background.
B	550 USD	1 couple colored illustration (half-bodies) with illustrated background OR frame & 2 colored one-character (portrait), no background.

BOOK ART

✨This price is for Paperback and E-book license only. Hardcover and Audiobook license are subject to +30%

CATEGORY	BASE PRICE	LICENSE	REMARKS
COVER	550 USD	Cat. C: Already included	Front only; 1 character & illustrated background or frame.
SPREAD	750 USD	Cat. C: Already included	Front, spine, and back; 1 character & illustrated background.
CHAPTER HEADERS	180 USD	Cat. C: Already included	Set of 3
IN-BOOK GRAPHICS	Character Illustration and Background Prices	Cat. C: +60% of the base price	Overlays, Title Pages, Frames, etc.

✨Additional characters will follow *80% of the Character Illustration base price.

🌿If you have questions, clarifications, or if you’re working on a budget, please don’t hesitate to send me a message; we’ll work something out!

LICENSING

CATEGORY	LICENSE	INDIE	Remarks
A	Web Marketing & Advertising	15% of the total price	Web based promotions (i.e., social media, etc.); Cap of 50 USD.
B	Print Marketing & Advertising	+40% of the total price	Cat. A + Print with no direct earning from artwork (freebies)
C	In-Book Printing	+60% of the total price	Cat. A + Printed within e-published and printed media (Physical copies of books, web-based magazines, etc.); Book cover art already include this license; However, in-book graphics will be subject to this license (Overlays, Title Pages, etc.)
D	Full Commercial	+120% of the total price	Cat. A & B + Merchandise or/and Artwork is part of a Paid bundle (Art prints, bookmarks, stickers, etc.); 1,000 units only; 100% for renewal

✨Different rates will apply for traditional authors.
✨License will be added once base price is finalized.
✨The client may not sublicense usage rights to another person or company.

SERVICE ADD-ONS

ADD-ONS	PRICE	Remarks
REVISIONS	20 USD	Per minor revision after approved sketch stage
RUSH FEES	100 USD	21 days upon payment; only applicable for character illustration; No rush commissions for book art.
NDA	50 USD	For Character Illustration only; Book Arts will not be shared until the client has shared the commissioned illustration/book covers.

PAYMENT

PAYMENT TERMINAL	PRICE	Remarks
WISE	5% of the final price	✨My preferred payment option
VGEN	8% of the final price	Request via forms first. Once quotation has been finalized, please request via custom inquiries on my vGen account link in home. Payment is via Stripe/Paypal.
PAYPAL	8% of the final price

✨ Please check Terms of Service, Section III.
✨Other payment plans will be subject to my approval.
✨Payment terminal fee will be applied once total cost has been finalized.

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TERMS OF SERVICE

I. GENERAL

✨By commissioning the artist (ycearts), the client agrees to these terms.
✨The artist (ycearts) reserves the right to decline any commission request that do not fit my capabilities.

II. PROCESS

✨Please read Prices and Terms of Services carefully.
✨The Client may inquire through my socials, but commission requests will be via "send request here" forms.
✨The artist (ycearts) will review the request and will send you the project scope including the price, queue, and payment details.

III. PAYMENT

✨ Pre-bookings:
🌿 Deposit of 100 USD or 30% of the final price, whichever is higher.
🌿 Remaining balance before starting sketch or
🌿 50% before sketch and line art phase; 20% (full payment) before coloring phase.✨ Half-Half
🌿 50% Deposit: Before starting commission (Sketch and Line art phase)
🌿 50% Full Payment: Before coloring and rendering phase.✨Art Progress will be paused each time until the next payment.
✨I can give you 1 to 2 weeks in between payments.
✨Timeline might be extended depending on the payment schedules and the current queue.✨Payment via Wise, Vgen, or PayPal.
✨Payment terminal fees will be 5% (Wise) and 8% (vGen and Paypal) of the total cost.

IV. REFUNDS

✨Refunds are not accepted if the client cancels. Please confirm your commission purchase carefully.
✨ Full refund if the artist (ycearts) cancels.

V. DEADLINES & DELVERY

✨Art commissions may take up to 3 to 8 weeks for the final illustration upon identified start date. Aging will be paused at each stage for confirmation before proceeding.
✨Timeline is subject to change depending on the queue and complexity of the request.
✨Should there be any delays due to personal matters—work, health, etc., client will be informed with a new suitable timeline.✨I will send the proposal email (scope, price, etc.) within 7 days upon submission of request. I will reach out via Instagram should I need clarifications on some details.
✨Proposal email will include a copy of Terms of Service and the filled out forms for documentation.
✨The Client will be informed via E-mail or socials once files have been uploaded.
✨Final files will be uploaded in Google Drive in PNG format (with and without watermark).

VI. REVISIONS

✨ 2 round of revisions are free during the rough sketch & line art phases.
✨Any additional minor revision after the base color phrase will incur a fee - 20 USD per revision.
✨The Artist (ycearts) reserves the right to propose alternative solutions and make minor changes after line art and base colors are completed.
✨The Client will be informed if certain changes are not feasible.
✨Additional significant revisions may extend the project timeline.

VII. COMMUNICATION

✨ The Artist (ycearts) will update the client through out the process: Rough sketch phase, Line Art phase, Base Color phase, and Final Piece.
✨ The Artist (ycearts) will update for milestones and any alterations, during the process. Feel free to ask for updates anytime in between.
✨You may reach out to me via Instagram: @YCEARTS

VIII. CONFIDENTIALITY

✨ If and when NDA fee is paid, the Artist (ycearts) will maintain confidentiality regarding the project, including:a) Keeping all project materials and information about the book and its characters strictly confidential.
b) Refraining from showcasing work-in-progress and finished Artwork on their portfolio or social media until the Client has shared it on their social media, or 12 months have passed since project completion.

IX. ARTIST'S RIGHTS & responsibility

✨The Artist (ycearts) retains the copyright to the Artwork & reserves the right to:a) Showcase the Artwork in their portfolio.
b) Display the Artwork on their website and social media platforms.✨The Artist (ycearts) acknowledges that the intellectual property rights to the characters belong to the Client.
✨The Artist's compensation for the project is limited to the agreed-upon project fee, and they will not receive any additional financial benefits from the commercialization of the artwork.
✨For printed products: Include the credit on the product or on a separate accompanying card: Artwork by Straecy Li | @ycearts
✨For digital posts: Credit the Artist with a link to their social media profile: @ycearts

X. NO AI

Both parties agree to employ their best efforts to avoid AI usage:✨ The Client agrees not to use the Artwork, in whole or in part, as training data or input for any generative AI model without the Artist's explicit written consent. The Client further agrees not to utilize generative AI in conjunction with the Artwork for marketing purposes. Any breach of this clause will result in immediate termination of the license, without refund.
✨ The Artist (ycearts) warrants that the Artwork is original and that no generative AI was used in the development of references, sketches, or the final product. The Artist will make every effort to avoid using generative AI whenever possible in relation to the project. Upon request, the Artist will provide proof of original creation, demonstrating expertise in the chosen medium through explanation of the process or evidence of skills.

XI. MORALITY CLAUSE

Both parties agree that their conduct will not negatively impact the other reputation, brand or public image:✨The Client agrees that the granted usage rights are contingent on the understanding that the Artwork will not be used for generative AI, or for any content that is sexist, homophobic, transphobic, racist, or otherwise harmful. Usage in violation of this clause will result in termination of the license.✨The Artist (ycearts) affirms that their artwork is created with the intention of promoting positivity and respect, and not for use in connection with sexist, homophobic, transphobic, racist, or otherwise harmful content.