About this Service
Custom character illustration for brands, editorial projects, apparel, merchandise, publishing and other print or digital uses.
I create original character-based artwork with strong personality, expressive linework, dynamic composition, vintage poster energy, pop culture influence and a handcrafted graphic style. The objective is to create one memorable character or creature with a distinctive visual presence.
This service covers the creation of one standalone character illustration only. It does not include the complete design or layout of a poster, cover, garment, advertisement or campaign.
THIS SERVICE INCLUDES:
one finished custom character or creature illustration
one primary character or creature
one pose and one expression
one focused visual concept developed from the approved brief
one portrait, bust or full-body composition
accessories specifically included in the approved brief
one transparent, plain or simple graphic background
one preliminary composition sketch for approval
one consolidated round of revisions at the sketch stage
production of the final detailed vector artwork
one approved color palette
one full-color version
one black-and-white version
one consolidated round of minor refinements to the final artwork
one editable vector master file supplied in one agreed format: CDR, AI or EPS
print-ready vector PDF files
high-resolution transparent PNG exports
JPG preview files
The subject and level of complexity must be reviewed before work begins. Requests involving several characters, complex machinery, numerous accessories, extensive lettering or a detailed environmental scene may require a separate proposal.
CLIENT BRIEF REQUIRED:
Before work begins, the client must provide:
a clear description of the character or creature
the character’s personality, attitude and overall mood
the required pose and expression
the preferred portrait, bust or full-body presentation
all mandatory clothing, accessories, objects or physical characteristics
anything that must not appear in the artwork
the intended use of the illustration
the target audience
the preferred colors and any prohibited colors
the required dimensions, format and orientation
relevant visual references
existing brand guidelines or supplied assets, when applicable
any exact wording that must appear, fully checked and approved by the client
the requested delivery date, subject to confirmation
Work begins only once the brief, scope, references and required assets have been reviewed and confirmed in writing. The two-week production schedule begins from that point.
CONCEPT AND APPROVAL:
This service includes one focused character concept, one pose, one expression, one composition and one preliminary sketch only.
It does not include several alternative characters, creatures, costumes, poses, expressions, creative directions or sketches from which to choose.
The preliminary composition must be approved before final production begins. Once approved, the character design, physical features, clothing, accessories, pose, expression, composition and overall visual direction are considered locked.
One full-color treatment and its black-and-white adaptation are included. Alternative palettes or additional colorways are not included.
PROJECT MILESTONES:
The kickoff milestone covers review of the brief and references, development of the character concept and delivery of the preliminary composition sketch.
The final-delivery milestone covers production and delivery of the approved final color and black-and-white illustration and the included files.
REVISIONS:
The first included revision round takes place at the preliminary sketch stage. It covers reasonable adjustments to:
the pose
the expression
proportions
clothing and accessories already included in the brief
placement of the main illustrated elements
the simple graphic background
details already included in the original brief
The second included revision round takes place after production of the final artwork. It covers minor adjustments to:
details
linework
colors
contrast
balance
cropping
Revisions do not include:
a new character or creature concept
a different pose or expression
a substantially different composition
changing from a portrait or bust to a full-body composition, or the reverse
adding another character, creature or major object
adding clothing, accessories or important features that were not included in the approved brief
creating a detailed background or complete narrative scene
creating an alternative palette or colorway
changing the artistic style
requesting a complete or substantial redraw
Any such request will be treated as additional work and quoted separately.
All feedback must be consolidated into one clear message by one designated decision-maker. Delayed feedback or changes to the original brief may affect the delivery date.
FINAL FILES:
The completed character illustration will be supplied in both full-color and black-and-white versions.
The final files include one editable vector master file in the format agreed before work begins, print-ready vector PDFs, high-resolution transparent PNG exports and JPG previews.
The included versions use the same approved character, pose and composition. The black-and-white version is an adaptation of the approved full-color artwork and not a separate concept.
The service includes the standalone character illustration only. Any poster, cover, apparel, packaging, advertising or campaign layout shown in presentation images is a visual mockup and is not included as a final deliverable.
Unused concepts, preliminary sketches, working files, alternative versions and presentation mockups are not included in the final deliverables.
SCOPE EXCLUSIONS:
The following are not included and require a separate proposal:
additional characters or creatures
alternative poses or expressions
character turnarounds or model sheets
front, side or back reference views
expression sheets
costume or accessory variations
alternative colorways
detailed environments or narrative scenes
poster or advertising layouts
book, magazine or album-cover layouts
apparel or merchandise layouts
logo design or brand identity
custom lettering or typography systems
packaging design
social-media templates
animation-ready separated artwork
character rigging
sprites or game-asset production
3D modelling
extended campaign variations
RIGHTS AND PORTFOLIO USE:
Ownership of the approved final deliverables transfers to the client upon full payment, in accordance with Dribbble’s Project Terms.
Unless confidentiality has been agreed in writing before the project begins, the client grants the artist the non-exclusive right to display the completed artwork in the artist’s portfolio, website and Dribbble profile for professional self-promotion.
The client is responsible for ensuring that all supplied logos, trademarks, copyrighted characters, photographs, brand assets, wording and other protected materials may legally be used for the intended purpose.
Any third-party material must be disclosed before work begins. The artist reserves the right to omit or refuse material whose use may infringe third-party rights.
