Self portrait illustration by Gainful Bhaji

Custom illustration commissions

Let’s make something wonderfully odd.

Whether you've got a crystal-clear vision or the vague feeling that "it would be really nice if someone drew this", you're in the right place. I love taking half-formed ideas, odd little stories and meaningful moments, then turning them into illustrations with plenty of personality.

Fair warning: I ask a lot of questions before I draw anything. Annoying? Possibly. Tactically useful? Absolutely.

Start with the idea

What shall we make?

Commissions come in all sorts of shapes. Some are personal, some are practical, and some begin with the dangerous phrase, “this might sound weird, but…”

For You

Portraits, gifts, pets, characters, inside jokes, and small personal treasures with far too much personality.

Something to keep, frame, or give.

For Your Business

Mascots, merchandise artwork, packaging, adverts, product designs, and illustrated bits that make your brand look less beige.

Illustration with a job to do.

For Creators

Avatars, emotes, channel art, profile images, stream graphics, and other things for your corner of the internet.

For people building a world online.

Not sure which one you are?

Not sure where your idea fits? Don't worry. Most good ideas arrive slightly untidy. Choose the closest option, tell me what you're imagining, and I'll help you work out the rest.

How it usually goes

Tea first. Then drawing.

Every commission is a little different, but the general rhythm is simple: you bring the idea, I ask useful questions, and we slowly turn the thing in your head into something you can actually look at.

You bring the idea.

It can be polished, chaotic, half-formed, or held together with vibes and three reference images.

We have a chat.

I’ll ask questions, check the details, and make sure I understand what you actually want before I vanish into the drawing cave.

I start sketching.

You’ll see the idea take shape before the final artwork begins, which is much better than both of us quietly hoping for the best.

We fine tune it.

A few thoughtful tweaks are included, because sometimes an eyebrow is not just an eyebrow. Sometimes it is the entire mood.

I finish everything up.

Once we’re happy, I’ll prepare the final files and send everything over, ready to use, print, gift, post, or admire dramatically.

About working together

Before we make something together...

I want this to be a good experience for both of us. Here are a few things that tend to make the whole process smoother, kinder, and (dare I say it) actually rather fun.

Commission options

Choose the right commission.

Nothing here has to be perfect yet. This is just to help you find the right starting point.

For You Personal artwork, gifts and keepsakes
  • Personal portrait
  • Couples or family portrait
  • Pet portrait
  • Character illustration
  • Gift illustration
  • Extra person, pet, prop or background add-ons
See prices & options
For Business Commercial artwork with a job to do
  • Mascot or character design
  • Merchandise artwork
  • Product illustration
  • Packaging illustration
  • Poster or advert artwork
  • Website or brand illustration
See prices & options
For Creators Artwork for your corner of the internet
  • Profile avatar
  • Emotes and badges
  • Channel banner
  • Stream graphics
  • Discord or community artwork
  • Creator merchandise artwork
See prices & options

Not seeing the exact thing in your head? That does not mean it is forbidden. It probably just means it needs a conversation.

Commission prices

Prices & options.

Open the section that fits your project. Each price is a starting point, because some ideas are beautifully simple and others arrive wearing a hat, carrying luggage.

Personal Commissions Portraits, pets, characters and gifts.
All personal commissions include: High-resolution digital artwork Full colour or black & white Personal use only Delivered digitally
Example of floating heads commission

Floating Heads

From $50

Three to six little floating heads, drawn digitally in full colour. Ideal for families, friends, gifts, and people who enjoy having no visible neck.

  • 3 heads included
  • 4 heads + $5
  • 5 heads + $10
  • 6 heads + $15
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Business Commissions Commercial illustration, branding, packaging and merchandise.

Business price cards will go here.

Creator Commissions Avatars, emotes, banners, stream graphics and creator merch.

Creator price cards will go here.