Commission Guide & Pricing
Commission Guide & Pricing
Hi — I’m Nabila. I make character-driven illustrations, cinematic posters, and immersive background environments. I love visual storytelling: strong poses, expressive color, and textures that give each piece a tactile, printed feel. Below you’ll find how I work, what I offer, and the price ranges I use. If you don’t see an exact item that fits your project, send me a message on Discord and I’ll put together a custom quote.
Quick note on pricing philosophy
My prices reflect the time I spend on concept, iteration, final art, and preparing production-ready files — plus the creative value I bring from concept to finished asset. Market rates for illustrators vary widely depending on style and intended use; I set my rates to be fair, transparent, and competitive for skilled, narrative-driven illustration.
How to commission me (Discord-first process)
I primarily accept commissions via Discord (server DMs or my commission channel). Here’s the simple workflow I use:
1 DM or post in my commission channel with: a short brief, reference images, and your deadline.
2 I’ll reply with a preliminary quote or a short list of questions within 24–72 hours.
3 If you want to proceed, I’ll send an invoice/PayPal link — 50% deposit to start. Work begins once deposit is received.
4 I’ll provide sketches or color comp for approval (1–2 revision rounds included depending on the package).
5 Final payment is due on delivery of the high-res files. I’ll send final files in PNG and layered PSD on request.
Tip: If you found me on Discord, paste the message link or server name in your first DM so I can track our conversation faster.
What I offer & example pricing (starting rates)
Below are standard packages to help you choose. These are starter prices — final quotes vary by complexity, number of characters, background detail, and commercial usage.
A. Character Portraits (single character)
• Bust / Headshot (clean background): $30 start.
• Half-body, simple background: $40
• Full-body / detailed outfit & simple props: $60.
B. Key Visual / Poster (1–2 characters, polished, poster finish)
• Poster-style illustration (hero shot, textured finish, typographic treatment): $50– $80.
(Poster and key-art projects often sit higher in price because they’re polished, brand-ready pieces.)
C. Character Design (turnarounds / expressions)
• Single character concept + 3 views / 3 expressions: $80– $150.
(Useful for games, animation, or IP development.)
D. Background / Environment Art & Color Scripting
• Background plate (final, painted, animation-ready): $50– $100+ per plate depending on complexity (simple scenic to detailed parallax layers).
E. Asset Libraries & Reusable Elements
• Packs of assets (e.g., 20 coral/plant assets for animation backgrounds): $50– $100 depending on number/detail.
F. Usage & Licensing
• Personal / non-commercial use: usually included.
• Commercial use / merchandise / exclusive rights: additional fee or quoted separately. (Large-scale or exclusive licensing can double or triple the base price depending on reach.) Industry practice shows usage can significantly raise the price because you’re buying more than an image — you’re buying rights. TaloTwine
Add-on & a la carte rates (examples)
• Extra character in a composition: +%50 of base price
• Complex costume or armor: +$10– $20.
• Rush delivery (under 7 days): +30% – 50%.
What’s included (standard)
• Initial concept sketch / composition (1–2 thumbnails).
• Up to 2 rounds of revisions on sketches and 1 round on color/lighting (more revisions can be added for a fee).
• Final files: high-res PNG (300 dpi) and option for PSD file.
• Basic non-commercial licence (you may share & post but not resell or claim exclusive ownership).
Timeline & delivery
• Bust/headshot: typically 3–7 business days after deposit and brief.
• Half-body / full-body: 7–14 business days depending on complexity.
• Background plates & color scripting: 1–3 weeks depending on number of plates and revisions.
(If you need a faster turnaround, message me and I’ll check availability — rush fees may apply.)
Deposits, cancellations & refunds
• I require 50% deposit to book a slot. The deposit secures your place in my schedule.
• If you cancel before work starts: deposit refunded minus a small processing fee.
• If you cancel after sketch approval and work has started: partial refunds considered (time spent + revisions billed).
• I will always communicate schedule changes (illness, emergency, other work) as early as possible.
Why hire me
I blend cinematic lighting, tactile textures, and strong figure work — from character posters to immersive backgrounds. My background experience includes lead background work for short animation and poster-style character visuals that read well on both screen and print. I deliver story-driven images with production-ready files. If you want artwork that strengthens narrative presence (social promos, cover art, key visuals, and animated background plates), let’s talk.
How to request a quote (Discord-friendly template)
Copy & paste this into my Discord DM or commission channel and I’ll reply with a tailored quote:
PROJECT: [e.g., Full-body character + simple bg / 1 background plate for a short]
CHARACTERS: [number / references / brief personalities]
FORMAT: [Print poster / social cover / animation background]
SIZE: [e.g., 3000px width / A3 print]
DEADLINE: [date]
BUDGET RANGE (optional): [if you have one]
REFERENCES: [attach images]
NOTES: [commercial use? merchandise? exclusive rights?]