Marlo Art
Freelancer • Illustrator • Concept Artist
Freelancing since 2020
Spezialized in Anime, Semi Realistic Styles and Character Design.
Commission Information
Payment Plans for Commissions over 200€ in total are possible!Prices below apply to personal use commissions.
Please refer to the guide included in "Terms of Service" for other types of use or contact me directly to ask about the pricing.All prices are refered to as „starting prices“ and can be increased depending on complexity.
Sketches
Bust 50€
Halfbody 60€
Fullbody 70€
Additonal Background: +10€ - 30€
Refined + Highlights: +10€
really rough sketches like gesture sketches are half the cost
Skeb Style Artwork
Sketch 50€
Sketchy Artwork 100€
Full Illustration 200-300€ (always with Background)
Skeb Design 200€Please Note
please provide a short description + references.
Your Artwork will be delivered based on what you provide.
There will not be any Progress updates.Revisions are possible for 10€/fix.
(e.g. color change, hand position, eye form, added accessory etc)
Rendered Sketches
Bust 100€
Halfbody 120€
Fullbody 150€
Additonal Background: +50-70€
Chibi
Sketch 50€
Halfbody 80€
Fullbody 100€
Additonal Background: 50€+
Additional Color for Sketch: 10€
Full Render
Bust 150€
Halfbody 250€
Fullbody 350€
Additonal Background: 50-200€
Alot of Details: 30€+
simple cell shading = 10% less
Character Sheet
Sketch front + back + closeup 150€Rendered Sketch Front + zoom in 150€
(A-Pose Base is used)Fullbody + Bust/ Details + simple shadows 300€Rendered Front + Bust/Details 300€Rendered Front + flat back + rendered Bust/Details 500€Reveal Sheet 50€ - 1 Week Delivery with 5 Steps
Additional Props/ Busts: +30-50€
Alot of Details: 30€+
Flats instead of rendered: -50€
comes with fitting Sheet Design to your Characters aestethicPosting on Social Media as Reference Sheet is allowed,
using the Illustration otherwise, commercial rights Tier 2 or higher needs to be purchased
VTuber Model
Chibi 300€
Halfbody 600€
Fullbody 800€
Animal Ears + Tail: +50
Design complexity: 50-150€
Naked Base: 100€
Additonal Expression/ Effect: 20-30€
Additonal Assets/Toggles: 50-100€
Additonal Hand: 50€
Additonal Hair: 100-150€
Additional Outfit: 30%-70% of the Model Price
Design Fee: 150-200€
4 base expressions are included
Tier 2 commercial rights are included
Model for: @emopumpkinspice
Rigged by: @Twinkipie12
Character Design
Simple + A Pose: 300€
Complex + A Pose : 400€
Designs will come as Sketches
For the rendered Sketches Style 50€ will be added
Individual Pose +50€
Designs can be purchased in combination with a
Rendered Artwork or VTuber and will cost 50% as a resultTier 2 commercial rights are included
Deadlines
Sketches/Designs/Illustrations
3 Days = 150€
1 week = 100€
2 weeks = 80€
3 weeks = 60€
1 month = 40€
2 months = 20€Weekend work: +50€
VTuber
1 Month: 50% of Model
2 Months: 25% of Model
3 Months: 15% of ModelThe choosen Rush Fee will be added onto the final commission price.Client must be available in writing for 1 week and less Deadlines otherwise the Deadline won‘t apply anymoreDeadlines will not apply anymore after passing 3 free revisions and more time for revisions is needed, or things are being added to the original concept
Additonal Fees
Both fees are only aviable for commercial useHold Back Fee:
Artwork and Wips will not be posted until Client gives it's ok.
25% up to 150€( can be hold back for up to 24 months)Do NOT Post Fee:
Art and Wips will not be posted or used in own Portfolio.
50% up to 250€
How to Order
Please read the TOS before you fill out the form
Once i received your Form, you will be informed over your platform of choice whether your commission has been accepted or declined.
Please note, that after your commission is accepted a working contract is created and you‘ll get an invoice after short notice.
Commissions will not be accepted until a Form is filled out!
You can find more examples on my Social media:
Terms of Service
Last TOS update: 2024/04/11✩Added section detailing the delivery and availability (to download) period of your commissioned artwork's files.
Section: [Most Important]✩Added information on crediting on social media posts. Category „VTuber“ was added.
Section: [Personal Use & Commercial Use]✩Section: [Credits and Copies] was moved up for easier readability✩Payment was moved from Section:[Most Important] and got it it‘s own Section: [Payment] now.2024/02/05
✩ Examples were added.
Section: [Cancellation and Kill Fees]
Disclaimer
✩ I do not allow my art to be used for AI purposes and alike.
✩ NFT usage is strictly forbidden.
✩ If you have any questions, please contact me
User Agreement
✩By commissioning me, you agree to all following terms.
✩You agree to the policy of using the commissioned work for personal, non-profit purposes unless otherwise stated.
✩Violators will be added to my blacklist indefinitely without warning.
MOST IMPORTANT
By sending the form and then paying for a commission from me, you acknowledge you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.
Any changes to the Terms are going to be discussed case to case in private messages and as such as also bonding to both sides.You (the commissioner, who must be a person legally able to agree to a contract) are going to receive a digital copy of the commissioned artwork either watermarked or unwatermarked, in full resolution as detailed in [Personal Use & Commercial Use (Tiers)] section.Artwork is going to be drawn by me, Marlo Art,
to the best of my abilities.Copyright ownership and use limitations are related to license tier as decided between the commissioner and the artist (Marlo Art,me) and detailed in [Personal Use & Commercial Use (Tiers)] section.If you wish to have a personalized contract drafted instead of agreeing to Terms of Service, please reach out to me before proceeding with payment.Any part of the Terms of Service can be changed upon discussion!
Deadlines vs No Deadlines
If the Client wants it‘s work to be done on a certain date, the Client has to pay a deadline fee, which is listed in the Commission Information section.Without a Deadline the Artwork can take up to 6 months.
Deadline Fee is calculated for each Artwork separately.In case fo Payment Plans the Deadline is paused until the full amount or agreed amount for each step is payed.An Artwork will not be finished until the Full Amount is payed.Pieces will get labeled on the Work Progress with an approximate date, if the artist started the piece or is planning onto finishing it soon.
The commissioned artwork is going to be delivered to you in digital form only, via google drive,email attachment or in another way
allowing for preservation of full resolution and allowing download of all of the files.The files might become unavailable to download after two weeks due to storage use, but I keep the final files saved on my side, and you can request access to them again.PLEASE NOTE that I only keep the .psd’s for illustrations for 3 months and for VTubers 12 months.
I am not responsible for certain situations in which the files could get lost on my side after being delivered to you
(like hardware damage/malfunction/loss, issues with online storage on side of the provider).Please, make sure to save the files on your own devices to ensure their availability as I am not able to grant their access forever (though, I'm going to try!).I WILL DRAW:most themes/aesthetics
all/any genders
all/any species
weapons/armor
mild gore
artistic nudityI WON'T DRAW:fetish art
sexual gore
hateful messages
threats
minors or animals in sexual or violent acts
Work Process
1. Client will fill out the provided Form.2. Artist will contact Client if the commission will be accepted or declined. If accepted a cost estimate will be determined.3. After agreeing to the cost estimate, Client will be sent an invoice or contract, which will start a working contract between both parties.4. Client sends money, unless agreed otherwise prior sending the invoice.5. Client provides additional description and references if needed.6. Client and Artist will discuss in depth details about the project. Questions will be exchanged/answered regarding the project.7. Sketch will be started. ( for revision information please scroll to "Revision")8. After sketch is approved, basecolors will be worked on.9. After another approval, work will be finished.10. Client will recieve the final piece.Client is entitled to ask for a status of his order, if he has a booked Deadline or the 2 Month (after full payment) mark for no Deadline Work has been passed and there has no progress been made to his Commission on the Work List in the last 7 Days.
Personal Use & Commercial Use
For all Tiers:
Client has to credit me and link back to my twitter as the Artist/Designer in case the client posts my work publicly.
Any other than Tier 1 license use price may be discussed and adjusted depending on factors such as Clients audience size!
[Tier 1 - personal use]100% the price: not for commercial use, when the artwork does not earn Client money.Client is obliged to credit the Artist in a visible place whenever you post it, as well as only use the watermarked version.-profile picture, banner
-collection purposes art
-gift for someone else with no intention of use type listed below
-turning into merchandise for PERSONAL use
[Tier 2 - creator use]200% the price if Client wishes to use work on streaming/monetization platforms, social media platforms tied to Client's business, in videos or other promotional materials-the art itself does not create revenue but is placed as advertisment of products/brand.
-if Client wants to use the art in a non commercialized game or other form of visual storytelling.Client has to use the watermarked version and is obliged to credit the Artist in the video's/stream's/product's description.
-stream website overlays, thumbnails
-stream schedule advertisement (or similar)
-Vtuber, PNGtuber & Assets
-turning into merchandise for promotional use
(eg. freebies for subscribers)
-free to play games or other media
[Tier 3 - partial commercial use]250% price, commercial use, when the artwork brings Client any kind of profit, but the art is not the main selling point.Client is allowed to use the work without Artist's watermark, but Client is obliged to credit Artist in a fitted place.-CD/book/music video cover art
-book illustration (paid read)
-game/other media type art
[Tier 4 - full commercial use]300% price, full commercial use, when Client is going to sell merchandise of any shape or form using Artist's artwork.Client is not obliged to use Artist's watermark on the artwork and does not have to credit Artist on the product.
But has to mention Artist in their "Credits"-Description, if posting or selling it online. And also in media like books or videos-any sort of merchandise
(stickers, keychains, dakimakura, prints...)
[ Design Tier]Client is obliged, to purchase the fitted Tier, if Client plans on using Artist's Design in any commercial way.[VTuber / Design]Client is obliged, to purchase the fitted Tier.Client is obliged to credit me and link back to Artists twitter as their live2d Artist/Designer in their twitter and twitch bio, no matter the Tier.Only applies if the Model/ Design is the MAIN-Design for said VTuber.
[ Reselling ]You’re only obliged to resell the Artwork if you have the [Tier 4] Rights purchased.
Or after private discussion and my approval.You and any new Owner still have to credit me.
Layered files such as PSDs are only included in Tier 3 +4 and VTuber Commissions.
Reservation of Rights
✩All rights not expressly granted are retained by the artist, including any electronic rights or usage and including, but not limited to, all rights in sketches, comps, or other preliminary materials.✩Any use additional to that expressly granted requires arrangement for payment of a separate fee.✩The Artist retains the right of usage for self-promotion, including placement in portfolio.✩The Artist reserves the right to use the artwork in any kind or form for it's personal or selfpromotional use. For example streaming, patreon rewards etc.✩The Artist reserves the right to sell and reproduce the Artwork for any type of commercial use unless discussed otherwise.✩The Artist reserves it's rights to reuse and/or resell any canceled or non used material that was created during the Commission.✩The Artist reserves the right to postpone Deadlines during health issues for a maximum time of 1 Month. The Client will get proper compensation, if that case occures.✩The Artist reserves the right to decline any project without further reason.✩The Artist reserves the right to refund the Client the full amount paid (or an appropiated amount if already started), if the Artist no longer wishes to work on the project for any reason.✩The Artist reserves the right to cancel any job if the Client is abusive in any form. An fitted amount of the final price will be withheld. Please head to „Cancellation and Kill Fees“ for more information.
Credits and Copies
✩The Client is obliged to add a credit line suitbale to the design of every Platform or Media the Artwork ist posted on/ used for.✩ Client agrees to pay an additional 50% of the total fee for failure to include said credit line.✩ A credit line is required indepentent of the Artist’s Signature, which shall be included at artist’s discretion unless otherwise agreed in writing.✩ Client agrees to provide Artist with 1 sample copy of any printed material if used commercially.
Payment
✩Payment plans are available for orders over 200€✩All payments are made through PayPal Invoice, Bank Transfer or Stripe✩Sketches and "1 Week" Deadlines have to be paid fully upfront!✩ You have 24 hours to send the money, unless agreed otherwise prior to sending the invoice.✩Paying in any other way (not agreed upon, not discussed) is automatically considered a donation.✩ In case of Payment Plans, next Installment is due after approved Sketch or monthly installements unless agreed otherwise.The Artwork will not be finalized until completed payment!
Cancellation and Kill Fees
✩Cancellation (”kill”) fees are due based on the amount of work completed, starting at 50% of the final fee after the Artist accepted the commission, that for any reason the job is cancelled or postponed before the final stage.
After 30 days, 100% will be retained.Example:
Commission was accepted but no work has been done: 50% due
Client cancels after 2 weeks, sketch has been done: 75% due
(this may vary and is only an example number)
Client cancels after 30 days, sketch has been done: 100% due✩The remainder of payments due upon cancellation are based on the number of stages completed. 100% of the total fee is due despite cancellation or postponement of the job if the art has been completed.✩Upon cancellation or kill all rights to the art revert to the artist and all original art must be returned, including sketches, comps, or other preliminary materials.The cancelation of the job is only possible for the following reasons:1. The Artist isn‘t able to meet the settled Deadline and isn't able to provide compensation.2. Commercial work can always be canceled.✩If the artist grants a discount no refund is possible.✩No refund is possible during health issues on the Artist's Site.✩No refund is possible for any other reason
Revisions
✩Artist agrees to submit 2 stages for Client’s approval.
(1.Sketch and 2.Basecolor)✩Additional fees will be charged to Client for revisions made after approval of Sketch or Basecolor and for all revisions that reect a new direction for the assignment or new conceptual input.✩Artist will provide up to 3 different Sketches for Designs and/or Illustration, of which Client can choose 1 from.✩For additional Sketches Client will be charged 50% the Sketch price that is required to move further.
It is possible to mix and combine the provided sketches.✩No additional fees shall be billed for smaller changes on a Sketch, that does not reect a new direction for the assignment or new conceptual input.✩No additional fees shall be billed for changes required to bring the final Artwork up to original specications or assignment description.
✩Client agrees to offer the Artist the first opportunity to make any changes to the final Artwork.✩Small revisions on Designs,Illustrations and VTuber Models after finishing the work will only be made withing the next 48 hours after the file is received.✩Vtuber layer adjustments can be made withing 30 days after the file is received.✩Bigger changes will be charged✩Client or another Artist is not allowed to change the Artwork in any way or form if not beforehand discussed with Artist.
Any violation of this Term will result in a fine of 100% of the Artwork and immediate blacklisting
Permissions and Releases
✩Client agrees to indemnify and hold the Artist harmless against any and all claims, costs, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, due to materials included in the work at the request of the Client for which no copyright permission or privacy release was requested or for which uses exceed the uses allowed pursuant to a permission or release.
Privacy/Descretion Agreement
✩Client, Artist nor any other involved Party isn’t allowed to share each other's personal/contact details with third parties.
Miscellany
✩This agreement shall be binding upon the Parties, their Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and personal Representatives.Any dispute regarding this agreement shall be arbitrated in Wuerzburg,Bavaria under the the laws of Germany✩This agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties.✩Its terms can be modified only by an instrument in writing agreed to by both parties
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Commission Related
Q: What do you NOT draw?A: I don‘t draw anything NSFW that goes beyond lingerie or tasteful nudity.
I also don‘t draw anything related to hate, racism, homophobia or related topics.Gore is ok....
Q: Can I contact you to ask a question about potential commission if I'm not sure if I'll order?A: Yes, just message me! I am happy to answer your questions!...
Q: Where is your to-do list? How far has my commission proceeded?A: You can find my Work Progress here, just look for your social media handle and you'll find the status of your commission!...
Q: What exactly will I receive when I commission you?A: I will provide:✩You'll receive 1 full resolution digital file in .png of the custom artwork (my default resolutions for standart artworks is around 2500x3000px+ and 300 dpi).
Make sure to communicate with me clearly if you need a specific resolution. This request has to be made at least before Lining Stage starts. Otherwise the personal use resolution will be used.
Belated resizing will be charged extra.✩ VTuber Models will be received in .psd the resolution will be 8000x4000px+ and 75 dpi.
Please communicate with me clearly if you need a specific resolution✩You'll receive 1 .png file in lower resolution for online posting purposes.
(It is not recommended to post Artwork in full resolution. It may lead to theft!).✩ In case you ordered a transparent background for the piece (for example on a fullbody), you'll receive both a transparent and a solid color/gradient background.✩In case of an full illustration, only the background version will be provided, unless agreed otherwise.✩ You may request a .psd file or timelapse of your commission ahead of time, however, it might come with extra fees....
Q: What is considered complex?A: Complexity is considered alot of frills, accessoires or details.
Please note that complexity is up to indivdual discretion.
The Design on the left is kept simple,
while the one on the right is rather complex....
Q: My reference isn't exactly "visual"... I don't have any art of this character yet!A: Some visual cues will still be appreciated!
A moodboard, or even better - sketch or compilations of pictures in a google document would be the best!
You can use picrew generators, find some more specific ideas on pinterest - I will be more than happy to create your perfect character out of these.
If description is solely text based I consider charging an extra fee depending on time investment.✩Please note that for every character without a specific outfit a Design Fee will be charged....
Q: How much exactly will my background idea cost?A: Background pricing is very much personalized and depends on the amount of detail, but also on how much comfortable I feel with the theme you chose!✩All my works come with at least a solid color or color gradient, free of charge
The Background on the left is a considered simple ( the flowers are included in the calculation)
while the one on the right is way more complex....
Q: Do i own everything that was created during the work process?A: No, you only own the finished Piece/Design.
All non used Material such as different Thumbnail Sketches or Design Ideas remain with me and need to be bought additionally.✩Head to Personal Use & Commercial Use for more information.
Basic Questions
Q: How do I contact you?A: You can either contact me over
Twitter or Instagram
which you can find on the Start page.You can also contact me over E-Mail:
[email protected]...
Q: What are your working hours?A: My working hours are :
Mo-Fr 16:00 p.m. - 22:00 p.m. (cet)...
Q: How long does my commission take?A: Your commission can take up to
2-6 Months.
If you need it quicker
please consider to add a "Deadline" to your order.Read more about Deadlines here: Deadlines
For the Fee look here: Deadline Fees...
Q: What are my payment options?A: I accept Paypal, Ko-Fi and Stripe as payment options....
Q: Why do I have to provide my private Adress?A: I need your Adress for Invoices and Taxes. Your Data will be held confidental....
Q: What is the difference between personal and commercial use?A: Personal use is for those who don't want to use my Artwork in a way to make money with or use it as an advertisement for their brand.You can read about that here Personal Rights vs Commercial Rights...
Q: Can i resell the artwork you made for me?A: Only if you have the [Tier 4] Rights purchased.
Or after private discussion and my approval.✩You and any new Owner still have to credit me.
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Q: What is the „“Hold Back“ and „“Do Not Post“ fee about?A: If you want me to postpone
the date of posting my work on Social Media or in my Portfolio.Or want me to never post it online,
there is a fee for each options.
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Technical
Q: What software and hardware do you use?A:I use an iPad Pro 2021 ( Gen 3) 11" and Apple Pen 2. and the Software "Procreate".
For VTuber Models i use "Clip Studio Paint.
For bigger Projects i use a Windows PC and Photoshop CC.
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Q: Do you use custom brushes?A: Yes I do and I plan to list them in 2023....
Personal
Q: How old are you?
A: I don't like to talk about my age but i was born on December 29th!
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Q: How long have you been drawing for?A: I've always been drawing occasionaly (for example in school).2017 I decided to take Art more serious and actually started practicing more.I started Freelancing in 2020....
Q: Have you attended any courses or graduated art school?A: Nope! I'm self-taught (:...