Pixel Art Comms (OPEN - Nov. 9)

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I've been thinking of doing commissions for a while now and since I have some free time now on account of being unemployed and having received some positive reception, I thought I'd try it out! I've never done commissions before so please be kind LOL ; v ;

I would appreciate signal boosting on tumblr!
Open slots and current commission progress here!

***UPDATE 11/11
Updated examples and clarified some pricing info the the pixel page dolls.


Please read below to see what I'm offering, my terms, and contact/payment info! 
If you are unsure about anything after reading the whole thing through, please don't hesitate to ask me! Apologies in advance for the long post, I was trying to be thorough!

(1) PIXEL ICONS ($6 static//$8 animated)
50x50px transparent icons
  • should be ~vaguely human-shaped (mermaids/fauns/TV-heads OK, tails & wings OK)
  • animation options: blinking, blushing, smiling (i.e., facial expressions) ONLY
  • bg options: n/a
  • bulk order: limit 3 per order
Examples: 

Birdy by ceyuAmelie by ceyuAniyo by ceyuOrion by ceyuSimin by ceyuChunese by ceyuBoneache by ceyuPikko by ceyuGui by ceyu
Click here for more examples!

(2) PIXEL PAGE DOLL ($8 static//$10-$20 animated)
approx. 50x80px transparent pixel dolls
  • humanoid only please
  • animation options:
    • $10 for simple animation (bouncing + blinking/blushing/smiling)
    • $15-$20 for more complicated animations (we can discuss)
  • bg options: n/a
  • bulk order: limit 3 per order

Examples:

 chunese-Quincy by ceyu SC-Miguel-PD-gif by ceyuGid-ani by ceyuSimonAdventure by ceyu
Click here for more examples!

(3) FREEFORM PIXELS ($25 starting rate)
approx. 100x200px freeform (no base) pixel art
  • not limited to humans/humanoid characters (disclaimer: may or may not be able to do certain animals...)
  • animation options: anything within my ability, we can discuss
  • bg options: anything within my ability, we can discuss
  • bulk order: n/a
Examples:
Pyrogoth by ceyuLuna by ceyurococobro (Comm) by ceyuJuggling Birdy by ceyu



Alright! So the above are the styles I'm currently offering. In the future I may add more bases/styles, please stay tuned in. Please read on for some general info, my terms if you would like to commission me, and if you decide you would like to commission me, how to go about doing it!

GENERAL INFO:
  • All bases are my own.
  • I generally work with a restricted palette. Small pieces range from ~5-12 colors, larger pieces ~18-25 colors.
  • All characters have a 1px black border. I can include an additional 1px white border around that if requested.
  • I can provide you with a 200% version if requested.
  • I am flexible and am open to tweaking my bases to accommodate any type of character if it is possible. As such, if you have a character where you are unsure whether I can pixel it or not, just ask!
    • However, I likely will not do all-black characters (it will end up looking like a black blob), very monochromatic characters, or excessively cluttered characters.
    • Please be aware that while I try my absolute best to include lots of details, sometimes it is simply not possible to fit everything within the dimensions. I will let you know when I need to simplify something.
  • All prices are starting rates but I will only increase the pricing for complicated animations, complex/detailed characters, couple requests, etc. We can negotiate a price if it comes to that.
    • I do not haggle for starting rates.
    • In the future, my rates may change. I will make an announcement if that is the case. Please accept this fact as my prerogative as the artist.
    • I'm sorry if you think my pricing is unreasonable. Pixel art takes a lot of time and energy and animating it even more so, and I always put 110% effort into each piece. I'm sorry you feel that way; unfortunately I suppose you won't be commissioning me.
  • Payment is through Paypal only and in $USD.
    • I will begin work once I receive your payment. 
    • If you are uncomfortable paying upfront, we can do half upfront and then the rest once I've completed your artwork.
    • I can send you WIPs if requested.
  • I will try to deliver your artwork within 1-2 weeks but depending on real life circumstances, it may be longer. As the artist, I will be sure to communicate with you on these sorts of things.
    • I will keep this post frequently updated with my current slots and my progress. (Update: I have prem now so you can also check the widget my front page for current slots and progress!)
    • Email will be the primary mode of contact. I am active on other platforms but please keep commission-related inquiries to email. If you want to note me on dA or tumblr to make sure I'm still alive and working on your commission, that's fine.
  • In general, just be friendly, patient, and respectful and I promise you we will have a pleasant transaction!!! 
TERMS:
  • Original characters ONLY. Sorry but no fanart and no people from real life.
  • Drawn/visual references ONLY. I will not work off text descriptions.
  • I will not draw subject matter I find offensive or reprehensible (i.e. racism, pedophilia, homophobia, sexual violence).
  • I reserve the right to turn down a commission for whatever reason, i.e. if I feel it is not within my ability to draw your character.
  • I will make small adjustments to the piece if it is not to your satisfaction, however I will not redo an entire piece. Reimbursement is up to my discretion.
  • Please do not sell or claim my artwork as your own. Commissioning me does not give you the right to rip or trace my bases. Otherwise, the piece is yours to do what you would like with it, i.e., using as an icon, putting it in your gallery, using as a sidebar image. 
    • Credit would be appreciated but not *necessary* as long as you don't go around claiming the work as your own.
  • I reserve the right to upload the finished artwork to my gallery, art blog, or portfolio.
  • Send payment AFTER I explicitly accept your commission. Then, you have 48 hours to send the payment or you lose your slot.
ORDER INFO:

Payment is through Paypal only ($USD) to this email: studiocyu@gmail.com

Please email me at studiocyu@gmail.com with the following form.
***Please include "PIXEL COMMISSION" in the subject line.
Your Name:
Personal Website: {i.e., da/Tumblr/etc for my records}
Paypal Email: {email used to pay}
Style: {pixel icon/pixel page doll/freeform pixel}
Animation (y/n): {if yes, what kind?}
Character Reference(s): 
Notes: {personality/important details/pose ideas/etc}
Special Request/Other: 
Thank you very much! I hope to hear from you soon! 
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AngeltheMerman's avatar
Hey there, these open?