CHARACTER ILLUSTRATION
| CATEGORY | SKETCH | COLORED | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTRAIT | 70 USD | 100 USD | Head to chest; no hands; +10% with one hand, +15% with 2 hands |
| HALF-BODY | 90 USD | 130 USD | Head to waist/thigh |
| FULL BODY | 120 USD | 170 USD | Head to toe |
BACKGROUND
| BACKGROUNDS | SKETCH | COLORED | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIMPLE BG | 50 USD | 70 USD | Minimal, blurred background |
| FLOWER FRAMES | 100 USD | 150 USD | 1 kind of flower, 1 Element, and simple stars background; any additional elements / BG are subject for mark-up: 50 USD |
| ILLUSTRATED BG | 150 USD | 200 USD | More detailed background (No creatures; landscapes, any building, etc) |
✨Note that these are base prices and may be subject for add-ons for complex requests.
✨Additional character - 80% of the base price; Additional character price will apply for illustrations with extra character in the same piece.
ADD-ONS
| ADD-ONS | SKETCH/EA | COLORED/EA | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEMENTS | 10 - 15 USD EA | 20 - 35 USD EA | Character Illustration elements exceeding 1 are subject for additional fees: (swords, staff, books, etc.) |
| COMPLEX DETAILS | 30%-100% of the base price | 30%-100% of the base price | Highly complex designs (i.e. poses, armor, clothing, creatures, etc.) |
LICENSING
| TYPE | LICENSE | INDIE | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Web Marketing & Advertising | +20% of the total price | Web based promotions (i.e., social media, etc.) | |
| B | Print Marketing & Advertising | +40% of the total price | Type A + Print with no direct earning from artwork (freebies) | |
| C | In-Book Printing | +70% of the total price | Type 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, chapter headers & breaks, etc.) | |
| D | Full Commercial | +150% of the total price | Type A & B + Merchandise or/and Artwork is part of a Paid bundle (Art prints, bookmarks, stickers, etc.); | 500 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 | 50% of the total price | 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 | Preferred payment option |
| VGEN | 8% of the final price | Please request via custom inquiries on my vGen account link in home. |
| PAYPAL | 8% of the final price |
✨Deposit fee of 100 USD or 30% of the Final Price.
✨Payment terminal fee will be applied once total cost has been finalized.
BOOK ART
🌹Cover and Spread are currently closed.✨This price is for Paperback and E-book license only. Hardcover and Audiobook license are subject for +30%
✨Additional characters will follow *80% of the Character Illustration base price.
✨For Book Art, please send request at least 2-3 months before the deadline.
| CATEGORY | BASE PRICE | LICENSE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVER | 600 USD | Type C: Already included | Front only; 1 character & illustrated background or frame. Patterned Endpapers without characters will be considered as Cover. |
| SPREAD | 800 USD | Type C: Already included | Front, spine, and back; 1 character & illustrated background. Endpapers with characters will be considered as spread. |
| IN-BOOK GRAPHICS | 30 - 200 USD/ea | Type C: +70% of the base price | Stand alone elements (i.e., Chapter Headers, Overlays, Frames, etc.) |
✨If you have questions or you need a quotation, please do not hesitate to contact me :)
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 & REFUNDS
🌿Upfront Payment or
🌿 Pre-booking deposit of 100 USD or 30% of the final price — whichever is higher. 50% before sketch and line art phase; 20% (full payment) before colouring phase.
🌿Other payment plans are subject for approval.✨Refunds are not accepted if the client cancels. Please confirm your commission purchase carefully.
✨ Full refund if the artist (ycearts) cancels.✨Payment via Wise, Vgen, or PayPal.
✨Payment terminal fees will be 5% (Wise) and 8% (vGen and Paypal) of the total cost.
IV. DEADLINES & DELVERY
✨Art commissions may take up to 8 to 12 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.
✨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).
V. 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.
VI. 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
VII. 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.
VIII. 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
IX. 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.
X. 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.
✨If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me :)