Commission a Black and White Ink Drawing

Description

This listing is for a custom black and white ink drawing. I am an illustrator but I love to do private commissions; take a look around my shop or at my blog (worksweet.blogspot.com) or website (www.eloisedraws.com) to get an idea of the style and tone of my work.

Subject matter, is, of course, up to you! See the second image in this listing for one of my favorite black and white commissions. I can do some research and love to work from references, especially if you have something specific in mind. (Remember to take a look at my shop or at my blog (worksweet.blogspot.com) or website (www.eloisedraws.com) to get an idea of the style and tone of my work.) That said, I reserve the right to refuse subject matter (you would get a full refund) if content is explicit, offensive, illegal or makes me generally uncomfortable. (I like to paint animals in knitwear, among other things, so I am not the illustrator for pieces that center around sex or violence.)

Materials: The piece will be an ink drawing, using black Speedball ink on smooth 100 lbs bristol board.

Size: The longest side of the piece will be no bigger than 13 inches, on an 11 by 14 inch sheet of bristol board. The proportion will be what makes sense for the subject matter and composition, but let me know if you have size requirements or preferences.

The Process: When you buy this listing, I will contact you (we can communicate through email or on the phone, whichever you prefer) and we will talk about what you have in mind. Using any reference material you give me, I will develop a sketch of your piece (see third photo in this listing for an example of my "sketch stage"). You can then ask for one round of changes to the sketch. (Additional changes require an additional fee of $25 per round.) Then, I will make your drawing.
A drawinging will probably take about two weeks to complete from sketch to finish. Let me know if you have any time constraints or deadlines. I will do my best to accommodate them (although deadlines that are so close that I have to put aside other work may require an additional fee).

Returns, exchanges, and cancellations: Because a commissioned piece of art is a big commitment, you can cancel your order and get a partial refund if things do not work out. If the order is canceled after the sketch is completed, you are entitled to a 75% refund. If the order is canceled after the sketch is approved and the ink drawing is started, you are entitled to a 50% refund. If the order is canceled after the drawing is completed, you are entitled to a 25% refund. If an order is canceled, I retain the work and all rights attached to it.

A commissioned illustration can make a wonderful gift and bring something special to your home or office. This listing is for an ink drawing that will be for personal use only. (As the creator of the work, I retain all publishing rights.) Your drawing includes a digital image of the piece which you can also use for personal use, such as a blog, avatar, or website. Message me if you are looking for an illustration that you can use commercially (such as a logo, banner for a store, or image to publish and reproduce).

Commissioning a work of art can be rewarding for all involved and is a great way to support a young illustrator like me. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to message me.

Added on Oct 12, 2009