Commission information

GENERAL INFO:

I love to make art that goes home with someone who is ready to treasure it forever. Making commission art is one way that I feel I fulfill some of my own artistic purpose by bringing meaning and joy in the small, irreplaceable gift of art made for another.

I specialize in animals and creatures of all kinds, in many stylistic levels of interpretation and impression, and from anywhere on the spectrum of fantasy and spirit to more tangible reality. Nature is where all of my art seems to begin and end, and this shows even in my more abstracted and surreal pieces. What might initially sound simple can become so much more - a pet portrait that feels like them looking back to you.

All commission pieces are original artworks made in my artistic style. I am able to draw in different "tones" - a piece can be light-hearted, fun, and a bit cartoonish, or it can be more somber, thought-provoking, and realistic. I will follow my instincts to make a piece that brings together your vision and mine.

What I cannot do is replicate or imitate the style of another artist. I am always open to style experimentation, but at the end of the day, my artistic style is unique to me. That's probably why you're here!

HOW IS WORK PRICED?

My work is priced by commission type and with accessibility in mind. That being said, I do sometimes change pricing and individual pieces can be priced higher or lower depending on what is required of myself and my skill to be fairly compensated. All prices listed are base prices. 

Things that might affect final pricing on a piece:

• complexity of design

• number of subjects

• size/dimension

• changes to the design*

• amount of detail

* digital art pieces can be changed more easily than traditional art pieces and therefore may not incur additional charge. Requests for design approval on traditional artwork must be made known to the artist ahead of time. Extensive changes to any piece or design (if possible to make) will incur additional charge.

WHAT COMES WITH A COMMISSION?

• For traditional media, the original piece, wrapped, unframed

• For digital media, a full-resolution PNG file of the final drawing, and a smaller version for internet upload if desired

Please note that original art will not come framed - framing the piece is strongly recommended! 

Initial steps for commissioning are very simple:

1. read & familiarize with the Artist Terms of Service 

2. email me at shannfleck@gmail.com giving as much detail about your piece as you possibly can & include visual references

3. hear back within 1-3 days and we discuss the piece and your vision for it

4. invoice & payment

5. work begins

Depending on the kind of piece you're commissioning, it can be anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks before artwork is finished and ready to send home. Please understand that short deadlines may not always be doable and, when possible, try to make requests at least a month in advance of holidays and/or the occasion you're hoping to have the artwork by. I want to be able to give your piece the time, attention, and creative space it deserves.

Approvals on sketches, color choice, etc. are totally possible - feel free to let me know if you'd like to check in about any parts of the piece before I work on them.

Payment is accepted in USD via PayPal or Venmo and pieces must be paid for in full before work begins. Payment plans may be considered in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the artist (see Terms of Service).

Created with alcohol marker and ink pen on archival quality, fade-proof paper.

6x8 - 8x10" : $60+

• Compact sizes for easy display, medium level of detail

• Priced for a single subject/portrait

• Price increases with size, complexity, and additional subjects

9x12 - 11x14" : $120+

• Larger sizes for more emphatic display, high level of detail

• Priced for a single subject/portrait

• Price increases with size, complexity, and additional subjects

Example 1: A portrait of two cats in a simple forest setting on 6x8" paper would price at ~$80.

Example 2: An illustration of a wizard bear wearing a robe and hat in a simple grassy setting under a starry night sky on 6"x8" paper would price at $60. The same illustration on 9x12" paper would price at ~$120. 

All pricing is subject to variation based on complexity, level of detail, and expertise required of any commission request.

Created with acrylic ink or watercolor on archival quality, fade-proof, cold press paper.

6x8" - 8x10" : $90+

• Compact sizes for easy display

• Medium-to-high level of detail

• Price increases with size, complexity, and additional subjects

9x12 - 11x14 : $200+

• Larger sizes for more emphatic display

• High level of detail

• Price increases with size, complexity, and additional subjects

Example 1: You would like a memorial portrait of your pet golden retriever. A portrait in a meadow setting on 6x8" paper would price at ~$90. The same style of portrait painted on 9x12" paper would price at ~$200.

Example 2: You would like painting of your favorite animal, a leopard, in a fantastical forest setting. This painting on 8x10" paper would price at ~$100. The same subject on 9x12" paper in a more complex rendition of the setting with added details would price at ~$250.

All pricing is subject to variation based on complexity, level of detail, and expertise required of any commission request.

Drawn by hand with a tablet, using Procreate.

• Size and aspect ratios of pieces are made to fit your purpose

• Resolution is high (132-300dpi) for quality printing and screen display

• Pricing is highly variable for digital art, bear in mind that these are flexible guidelines

GENERAL ILLUSTRATION

Character art, desktop backgrounds, story scenes, etc.

Single Subject/Character: $50

• Lines and flat color

• Simple background

Additions: 

Other characters: $40 per

Props/objects: $10

Illustrated background: $30

Shading and rendering: + 50% of total

Things that increase base prices: 

• wings/extra limbs

• detailed or complicated clothing

• complex markings/tattoos

• specific background details

Example 1: You would like an illustration of your cat OC. In flat color on a simple backdrop, this piece would price at $50. The same piece with a more immersive background setting would price at ~$80.

Example 2: You have a wolf shaman DND character and you would like an illustration of them performing a ritual. In this scene they have a staff in one paw and a small blue flame in the other, with detailed shamanic clothing in a simple forest clearing. With these details and props, this piece in flat color would price at ~$70. The same piece with shading and rendering would price at ~$105.

All pricing is subject to variation based on complexity, level of detail, and expertise required of any commission request. 

Smaller than 5" x 5"

Lines: $30

+ shading: $10

Larger than 5" x 5"

Lines: $50 

+ shading: $15

Back Piece/Chest Piece/Full Sleeve

Lines: $75+

+ shading: $20

Example 1: You would like a design for your forearm of a triceratops peeking through some ferns measuring less than 5". Line art for this piece would price at $30. The same design for an area on your thigh measuring about 8" and with shading would price at ~$65.

Example 2: You would like a design for a chest piece that includes a rabbit, a snake, and leafy filler and measures about 11x7". Line art for this piece would price at $75. With shading it would price at ~$95.

All pricing is subject to variation based on complexity, level of detail, and expertise required of any commission request.