
sam a. | freelance illustrator | mnl, ph
commissions: open
colored illustrations




headshot: 125 USD
bust: 150 USD
half body: 200 USD
full body: 250 USD
monochromatic illustration


headshot: 75 USD
bust: 100 USD
half body: 150 USD
full body: 200 USD
colored sketch


headshot: 60 USD
bust: 75 USD
half body: 100 USD
full body: 125 USD
monochromatic sketch


headshot: 30 USD
bust: 35 USD
half body: 50 USD
full body: 65 USD
Listed prices above are base prices only. The artist may charge more depending on artwork complexity.+75% of base price per additional character.
Detailed backgrounds start at 50 USD.
terms and conditions
Prices listed are exclusive of any transaction fees. They must be shouldered by the client.
Accepted payment methods are Western Union (local and international; preferred for international payments due to their fixed transaction fees) Paypal (local and international; subject to 10% service fee effective December 1, 2023), GCash (local only; preferred for local), and bank transfer (local only). Accepted currencies are USD and PHP only.
Commissions below 150 USD must be paid upfront after the first draft has been sent.
For commissions valued at over 150 USD, a non-refundable reservation fee of 100 USD is required to secure a slot. This reservation fee will be deducted from the total commission cost. Example: For a USD 250 commission, 100 USD is paid upon booking, and the remaining balance is USD 150.
After the first draft is presented, the client may choose one of the following payment options: a) pay the remaining balance in full, b) pay 50% of the remaining balance first, with the final 50% due after the preview of the final commission is sent, or c) request a custom installment plan subject to discussion and approval by the artist.
Two free revisions are allowed. Cancellations and holds are handled on a case-by-case basis. No refunds of finished artworks. No refunds of reservation fees.
Sketch commissions are not subject to promos and discounts.
Artworks are for personal, non-profit use only. For commercial licenses, please email me at [email protected].
The client CANNOT make modifications, alterations, or adaptations to the commissioned artwork without the explicit written consent of the artist. The client The client CANNOT use the artworks for commercial purposes and for blockchain related technologies and future inventions, e.g. NFTs. The client CANNOT use the commissioned artwork to train any and all generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems.
preferences and prohibitions
I prefer: people, characters, fan/original characters, humanoid monsters and creatures, NSFW/R18/erotic imagery
Ask me about: blood and gore, animals, anthro/furry, mecha and machinery, non-humanoid monsters and creatures
I am uncomfortable with: extreme violence such as mutilation, rape/non-con, murder
I will NOT draw: NSFW underage/loli/shota, bestiality, violence against children and animals, hateful imagery, and other extreme themes
I can choose to decline a commission regardless of any reason.
FAQs
Q: How do I commission you and stay in touch?
A: Please message me in any of the social media sites above or email me at [email protected].
Q: Why did you start implementing a reservation fee?
A: The reservation fee was introduced in response to previous instances where clients paid the full amount upfront but later requested chargebacks, resulting in lost commission slots and payment disputes. A 100 USD reservation fee secures a slot while reducing the initial financial commitment. This arrangement also encourages timely completion of the commission, as the remaining balance is paid during the later stages of the process. If the client chooses to cancel the commission, no further payment is required beyond the reservation fee, allowing me to retain compensation for work already completed. If the commission must be postponed due to financial difficulties or other unforeseen circumstances, I can place the project on hold until work can resume.
Q: Can I repost my commissioned piece?
A: Though I appreciate shares, reblogs and retweets more, yes you may, provided that you give me proper credit, e.g. tagging me, or linking back to my original post if it’s outside of my social networking sites.
Q: I can’t afford a commission. Is there another way for me to support you?
A: Yes! Liking, sharing, retweeting, and/or reblogging my works is highly appreciated. I also receive tips at Paypal.me/DearDarlingDevil
Q: Your prices are too high/I can hire other artists for less! Can I have a discount?
A: I'm sorry, but my prices are set as such because aside from illustrating, my work as a freelance artist also involves other skills such as advertising, customer service, among others. I’d like to be compensated fairly for my skills and labor. However, I occasionally hold promos! Watch out for them during holidays and ocassions!
Q: I want you to work on a project with us. Are you for hire?
A: Please send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll get to you shortly.