ABOUT


Hi! I'm an artist on the internet!I specialize in character illustration, pixel art, and character/creature design. I graduated in Jan. 2024 with a BFA in Graphic Design; I love finding ways to incorporate the power of hand lettering and typography into my freelance illustration work.I have over a decade of experience working as a freelance commission artist, and I'm always interested in taking on new kinds of work for nearly any project. Shoot me an email if you'd like to talk about your project; I look forward to working with you!Contact
sweetchimera.art@gmail.com

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..but will reopen in about a week. [As of Feb 7. 2025]



⚠ Re: Commercial Work

The rates listed and commissions advertised on this site are, unless otherwise indicated, for works licensed exclusively for personal use. Please email me to discuss commercial licensing for your project as commercial work is taken on a case by case basis and may have different availability, terms, and rates than those listed here.

Got a quick question?

Email me using the form below or at: sweetchimera.art@gmail.com

Process


Submit an Order Form

Fill out this form. Alternatively, you can email your orders to: sweetchimera.art@gmail.com.


Confirm your order and pay

You'll receive an email response within 24 hours to confirm the details of your order and pricing. If you decide to proceed with the order, I'll send you a Paypal invoice. You will have 24 hours to pay.


Wait. Stay available to give feedback

Once the invoice is paid, I will begin work on your order. Be patient while your order is in progress; allow several weeks for completion. I will share WIPs (works in progress) for approval as necessary and/or as requested. You can track order progress on my Trello Queue, where I will also upload WIPs between completion stages for you to view at any time. You may reach out to me at any time about your order.


Receive your artwork

I will email you the completed artwork for review and to confirm correct. After final approval, I'll mark your invoice as complete and send the final high-resolution files.

Content Guide → Will Not Draw

  • Overt or explicit sexual content or fetish material

  • Body horror

  • Gore, graphic injuries, self-harm

  • "Closed Species" characters.

  • Real people or non-persona designs based on real people

  • Unauthorized copyrighted material (Sanrio logos, official Pokemon, etc.)

  • Artwork contributing to or depicting bigotry, bullying, or otherwise distasteful, cruel, and/or controversial subjects (ex: True Crime or fascist themes)

  • Commercial work without prior agreement


Content Guide → Will Draw

  • Robots, Mechs, Mecha, Armor, Vehicles

  • Humans, Humanoids, Furries, Monsters, Creatures

  • Any Animals, Pets (past or current)

  • Sensual content, clothed pinups

  • Nonsexual nudity

  • Minor injuries, candy/fruit gore

  • Uncopyrighted Fan Characters (Fakemon, MLP, etc.)



Click an art type to view prices.




Pixel Doll

Static pixel artwork of one subject in a fullbody crop.

  • May include small, simple props at no extra cost.

  • Complex designs may be declined, especially for animated orders.

  • Uses artist's default style.

100x100px sizing. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


Price (USD)

$65

ADD-ONFEE (USD)
Add 2-Frame Idle Animation$15
Add 4-Frame Idle Animation$35

Isometric Pixel Scene

Static pixel artwork drawn in isometric perspective. Features a single fullbody crop subject in an environment.

  • May include small, simple props at no extra cost.

  • Complex designs may be declined, especially for animated orders.

  • Animation price depends on both design and action complexity.

  • Uses artist's default style.

100x100px sizing. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


price (USD)

$130

ADD-ONFEE (USD)
Add 4-Frame Idle Animation$35–100


Gacha Scene

Static pixel artwork drawn in isometric perspective. Features a fullbody crop single subject in an environment.

  • May include small, simple props at no extra cost.

  • Complex designs will be declined.

  • Uses artist's default style.

50x50px sizing. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


Price (USD)

$45

ADD-ONFEE (USD)
Add 2-Frame Idle Animation$15




Simple Icon

Static pixel artwork of one character. Available in a headshot or fullbody crop.

  • May include small, simple props at no extra cost.

  • Complex designs will be declined.

  • Multiple headshot crops can be drawn linked together.

  • Uses artist's default style.

50x50px sizing. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


Price (USD)

$40

ADD-ONFEE (USD)
2-Frame Idle Animation$15
4-Frame Idle Animation$25

Have something else in mind?
Just ask, I'd be happy to work with you!




Fullbody Drawing

Fullbody crop, lined and cel shaded illustration of a single subject on a simple background.

  • Stylized to the client's preferences.

  • May include small, simple props and themed background elements at no additional cost.

~A4 size, but dimensions may vary. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


Starting Price (USD)

$185

ADD-ONFEE (USD)
Additional SubjectStarts at $150

Headshot Drawing

Cel shaded, shoulders-up crop, lined illustration of a single subject on a simple background.

  • Choice of style between the 4 options is not price-affecting.

  • May include small, simple props and themed background elements at no additional cost.

~1000x1000px; size may vary. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


Price (USD)

$60

ADD-ONFEE (USD)
Additional Subject$50 each

Chibi Drawing

Cel shaded, miniature artwork of one subject.

  • Complex designs will be declined.

  • May include small, simple props at no additional cost.

  • Uses artist's default style.

500x500px sizing. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Produces digital artwork only.


Price (USD)

$45


Sketchpage

Gesture-heavy, unpolished, greyscale drawings of a single subject, emphasizing personality and characterization on a simple background.
Includes 5 artworks: 1 Fullbody, 2 Halfbody (hips-up), 1 Bust (chest-up), 1 Headshot (collar-up)

  • May include small, simple props and themed background elements at no additional cost.

  • Uses artist's default style.

~A4 size; dimensions may vary. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


Starting price (USD)

$200

ADD-ONFEE (USD)
Additional SubjectStarts at $180

Have something else in mind?
Just ask, I'd be happy to work with you!





Lined Illustration

Lined and cel shaded illustration of a single character in a detailed environment. Client determines size, style, crop, and polish level.

WIPs are sent for approval as part of this item's process.
Please be available to reply.

Size varies. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


Starting Price (USD)

$450

ADD-ONFEE (USD)
Add Fullbody SubjectStarts at $200
CrowdsAsk me to discuss!

Painted Illustration

Painterly illustration of a single character in a detailed environment. Client determines size, style, crop, and polish level.

  • WIPs are sent for approval as part of this item's process. Please be available to reply.

Size varies. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


RENDERSTARTING PRICE (USD)
Rough$650
Standard$1000
Polished$1500
ADD-ONFEE (USD)
Additional Subject75% of starting price.
CrowdsAsk me to discuss!

Have something else in mind?
Just ask, I'd be happy to work with you!



Convention Badge Design

A customizable double-sided name badge design.
Front includes a lined, cel shaded headshot on a simple background, choice of custom name typography or your own logo, & pronouns. Back includes social media listings and a tiling background composed of 2 flatcolor 200x200px character chibis + 1-2 accessory items.

  • May include small, simple props at no additional cost.

  • Uses artist's choice of fonts.

  • Uses artist's default style.

A5 sizing intended to scale down. 300dpi, RGB or CMYK, PNG or JPG format.
Digital artwork only; INCLUDES NO PHYSICAL PRODUCTS.


price range (USD)

$150–200


Reference Sheet

A customizable flatcolor reference sheet of a single character.
All reference sheets include name/species/pronouns, descriptive callouts, & palette.

  • No sexual content.

  • All parts of the design must be pre-existing, I will not design new content for the character (ex: outfits).

  • Uses artist's choice of fonts and background.

  • Uses artist's default style.

Size varies. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


BUILD YOUR OWN

CROPPRICE (USD)
Fullbody view (Any angle)*$125–175
Halfbody*$65–100
Headshot (expression, head alt. angle)$30–50
Body Detail (tattoo, alt hairstyle etc.)$10–75
Prop (weapon, small accessory, etc.)$10–50
Outfit**$10–75

*Extremely complex designs may warrant an additional fee for these crops.
**Outfit designs will use fullbody front views as a base where appropriate.


Magazine Cover

A customizable illustration of one character composed like a magazine cover.

  • Client must provide copy for non-English text.

  • Client determines style.

A5 sizing. 300dpi, RGB, PNG format. Digital artwork only.


price range (USD)

$180–250

ADD-ONFEE (USD)
Additional Character$100–150 each

Have something else in mind?
Just ask, I'd be happy to work with you!





Terms of Service

Updated: Dec 6, 2024

The client is responsible for reading these terms in their entirety prior to purchase. These terms may change without notice. Should you have questions, please email → sweetchimera.art@gmail.comBy purchasing my art, designs, or services, you agree to the following terms.


SECTION 1
General Terms

  1. All clients must be 18 years or older.

  2. All services provided are at the artist's sole discretion.

  3. Artwork uses for purposes outside of those described in this document require the artist's written consent.

  4. Artworks with commercial licensing may have their own unique terms. Inquire with the artist for commercial licensing opportunities.



SECTION 2
Ownership and Usage Rights

Clients are only permitted use of the final version of the commissioned artwork. Use of preliminary concepts or drafts is not automatically authorized. Inquire with the artist if you would like to request permission to use these components.

Copyright and Licensing

  1. Copyright to all works shall remain solely with the artist.

  2. Clients retain rights to their intellectual property depicted in the artwork.

  3. Unless specifically permitted by a written contract licensing agreement signed by artist and client, none of the artist's artworks, including the original artworks of adoptable character designs, are licensed for commercial use.

  4. Commercial licensing is not retroactively available; all artworks' commercial licensing must be conferred at the time the artwork is ordered.

Usage Rights

  1. Do not use, reproduce, or publish the artwork in any external projects.

  2. Do not distribute the artwork in any online or physical marketplace/storefront, even for free.

  3. Do not use the artwork as or with NFTs or AI/Machine Learning training or generation.

  4. Clients may alter the artwork in any reasonably minor manner (coloring sketches, adding shading etc.), provided the changes are made by the client alone, the watermark remains legible, and the changes do not imply the artist's endorsement.

  5. Digital reproduction for display (icons, etc.) is permitted provided the artwork is credited with a link to the artist's website (sweetchimera.art) and any modifications by the client are indicated.

  6. Physical reproduction of the unaltered work by the client for their own use is permitted but, with the exception of stickers, may not be redistributed.



SECTION 3
Pricing and Payment

  1. All prices and payments are in USD.

  2. Work will not begin on an order until payment is received.

  3. Payment is due in advance via Paypal invoice. Payment must be made by the client, not a third party individual.

  4. For items with variable pricing that is consequential to the price of additional content or subjects, price is determined by the most complex subject.

  5. Price estimates are not binding as prices are subject to change.

  6. Artworks priced $250 USD or greater qualify for the option of a payment plan. Payment plans require a non-refundable initial deposit followed by installments over a set timeframe. Details of the plan must be agreed upon with the artist prior to purchase, and all payments must be completed before the artwork will be delivered.

Fees

Requests outside the artist's standard commission services, including those adding excessive complexity to the artwork or workflow, sensitive themes, or new information not present when ordering, may result in additional fees or otherwise result in increased costs.

Complexity fees primarily apply to designs with a high level of detail that the client indicates must be replicated exactly as pictured on the reference; complexity fees may not apply to orders where these detail can be approximated.Examples of content that may affect price includes but is not limited to the following:

  1. Sensitive themes, such as sensual, sexual, hyperviolent or gory content

  2. Complex markings (determining complex markings varies with the art type; but this design I made just meets the threshold of what I'd consider a moderately complex design.)

  3. Certain kinds of large or complex bodily traits (ex: intricate horns, large wings, transparent sections with highly detailed innards)

  4. Highly detailed armor (ex: engraved, fluted, otherwise highly ornamented)

  5. Highly detailed machinery (ex: highly greebled robots or robotic parts)

  6. Highly detailed outfits (ex: lace, an abundance of delicate jewellery or accessories, complicated fabric patterns)

  7. Pets accessory to the subject character (ex: a character running alongside their dog)

  8. Mounts (ex: on horseback)

  9. Large or highly detailed props (ex: instruments, furniture)

  10. Crowds



SECTION 4
Order Cancellation and Refunds

Order Cancellation

  1. The client may contact the artist to cancel their order at any time.

  2. Once cancelled, orders cannot be resumed.

  3. Clients will not receive artwork from orders cancelled orders.

  4. The artist retains the right to finalize character designs from cancelled character design custom orders for public sale or personal use.

Refunds

The client must contact the artist to request a refund.
Client requested refunds automatically cancel the respective order.

  1. All premade adoptable and character design sales are final.

  2. Orders that have not yet progressed past the sketch phase are eligible for a 75% refund.

  3. Should the artist cancel a commission due to client misconduct, the artist will issue a 15% refund and bar the client from future services.

  4. Should the artist cancel a commission due to personal reasons, the artist will issue a full refund.

  5. For orders with payment plans, refunds will be applied to installments made up to the time of cancellation, excluding the nonrefundable initial deposit.

  6. Orders that have progressed past the sketch phase, or sketch-based commissions (such as sketchpages) are ineligible for refunds.

While not guaranteed, the artist reserves the right to provide a refund and additional art as compensation for wait times determined at their discretion to be egregiously long.



SECTION 5
Commission Process

All information necessary to complete the artwork should be communicated when ordering.

References

  1. Provide the best quality visual references available. Unrendered, lined artworks produce the best results. Written, incomplete, or otherwise unclear references may incur additional fees, be rejected, or impact the quality or accuracy of the artwork.

  2. The artist will not reference AI-generated or copyrighted images.

Style

  1. Artistic and stylistic liberties will be taken unless specified otherwise.

  2. The artist reserves the right to simplify character designs where appropriate at their discretion for compatibility with the medium.

WIPs

The artist will provide one (1) Work in Progress Image (WIPs) during the sketch phase for client approval of the composition for all art types except sketch-based commissions. The client is responsible for requesting any changes to the artwork. Depending on art type, the artist will periodically send further WIPs for approval, clarification, or as an update.

  1. Certain artwork types involve clients receiving WIP images to approve before the artist can proceed. Clients are requested to provide feedback within 24 hours.

  2. Clients are encouraged to draw over WIPs to articulate changes they'd like made.

  3. Additional WIPs are available any time upon request, but may delay the art process.

Revisions of In-Progress Works

Please note: Error correction (mistakes such as uncolored areas, wrong markings, etc.) does not count as a revision, and will always be done whenever requested, for free.

  1. Three (3) reasonable revisions are permitted prior to the sketch phase’s completion.

  2. Five (5) minor revisions are permitted following the sketch phase. Further invested revisions or those that introduce additional content may incur a fee.

  3. Animated artworks are only permitted two (2) minor revisions total.

Revisions of Completed Works

  1. The client is entitled to two (2) reasonable revisions of the final artwork, depending on the artwork type and scope of revisions. Each subsequent revision will be billed at 15% of the total price.

  2. Animated works cannot be revised further once completed.

Deadlines

  1. Clients can request artwork be completed by a specific deadline for an additional fee, which varies based on how close the deadline is.

  2. Some artworks cannot be expedited.

  3. By requesting completion by a certain date, clients acknowledge that revisions or requests for work-in-progress approvals may delay the final product. The client concedes that the deadline fee will not be refunded if the deadline is missed due to these factors.

Delivery

All goods and services provided by the artist are for original digital artworks unless explicitly stated otherwise. No physical products will be provided unless clearly indicated during the order process.

  1. Digital artwork will be delivered to the client's email as watermarked image file(s) in .png format if static and/or .gif format if animated. Resolution is 300dpi in RGB colorspace, unless otherwise specified. The dimensions of the work vary with art type.

  2. Clients are not entitled to anything outside of what was specified and promised in the initial order, including unwatermarked copies, initial sketches, original files, or alternate versions.

  3. For physical artworks or those with physical components, the artist agrees to take reasonable care in delivering the product via mail. The client agrees to pay a fee for shipment prior to the product's mailing. Physical artworks require a valid address and addressee name to be delivered.

Publication and Holds

  1. The artist reserves the right to freely publicize completed artworks.

  2. Clients may request that their orders be made anonymous if posted to social media.

  3. The artist is willing to delay publicizing an artwork, such as for orders meant as gifts, however the delay in publication may not last more than 6 months from the completion date.



SECTION 6
Character Designs & Adoptables

For all designs created via collaboration with another artist, or for Closed Species designs, please disregard these terms and refer to the respective species' or designer's rules instead.The following are additional terms that apply only to custom character designs, adoptables, and the artwork they come with/through. The previous sections' terms apply to the original artwork of the design.

  1. Character Designer Rights: SweetChimera retains all rights to the original artwork and design concept, including credit for creation and the ability to create derivative designs.

  2. Character Owner Rights: The current owner gains both personal and commercial use rights for the design, excluding commercial use of the original artwork. Ownership is transferable, but may only be held by one person at a time (no co-owning).

  3. Character Design Edits: Design owners may edit or commission edits of the design at their discretion in any reasonable manner, but not such that the design is changed beyond reasonable recognition (no "overhauling"). If the original artwork is modified to apply edits to the design, it must be labelled as edited.

  4. Character Designer Crediting: The current owner must publicly credit SweetChimera (preferably linking to sweetchimera.art) whenever the design's reference or original artwork is displayed. SweetChimera must be credited as a contributing designer regardless of any edits made to the design.

  5. Character Design Resale: Do not resell the design for more than its initial sale price plus the dollar amount the current owner invested in additional artworks. You may incorporate the initial sale price into the design's value even if you acquired ownership of it through trade or as a gift. If the design was not initially sold by me, its initial sale price is zero.

Character Design Limitations of Use:

  1. The design cannot be used as a basis for new character derivatives (e.g., relatives species, etc.).

  2. SweetChimera reserves the right to revoke ownership of the design without compensation and publicly bar the offender from future services if the following limitations of use are violated by the owner: Neither the design nor its original artwork may be used to train AI or to promote NFTs, cryptocurrency, or bigoted ideologies, nor may it be used to depict distasteful illicit acts such as zoophilia or pedophilia.