Commissions
Yes, I take commissions!
Commission Structure
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Contact
Send me a DM (@alki.studi0) or an email (contact@alki.studio) with your idea and budget, and we'll work together to finalize an idea.*
- Design
I'll send you a rough design sketch for approval. This is your opportunity to request major changes that fundamentally alter the making process! -
Initial Deposit
After a design sketch is agreed upon, I will send you a quote for your piece. This is calculated based on material cost, labor**, and a flat commission fee.
A partial deposit is due before I start production:
50%: Jewelry and Non-Personal Artwork***
75%: Personal Artwork***
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Production
I will produce your piece, and send updates and opportunities for further design weigh-ins should they arise. This is your opportunity to request minor edits for details that don't fundamentally alter the composition of your piece.*
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Final Deposit
I'll send you a preview of your finished piece for approval! After the final product is agreed upon, you will be invoiced for the remaining deposit and shipping cost is due.
50% + Shipping: Jewelry and Non-Personal Artwork***
25% + Shipping: Personal Artwork***
You will have 14 days to pay the final deposit invoice, which closes the commission contract. Failure to pay will result in forfeit of the piece without refund.****
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Shipping
I'll send you a tracking number for your shipment, which will be insured up to its full value. We will discuss whether a signature is necessary for your parcel delivery.
- Enjoy!
After your piece has arrived, please be sure to confirm that no issues occurred during shipping. Enjoy your custom piece, and please share pics of it in its new home! I love seeing where my work ends up! <3
Need Inspo?
Check out my archive or print collection to get some ideas.
Policies
* Lead Times: Please note that when I'm preparing for or travelling to large events, lead times on custom works will increase. If you have a deadline for your piece (i.e. a gift recipient's birthday), please make such clear and I will do my best to accommodate, but please understand this may not be possible for more complex works on a tight schedule.
** Differences in Labor Estimate: For complex or large projects, labor estimates may significantly differ than actual production time. In such case, any differences will be added to or subtracted from the final deposit fee.
*** Imagery Types:
For jewelry commissions, I reserve the right to my designs and their usage. I will generally try to avoid re-making the design for complex custom pieces as a courtesy, but this is not a guarantee, especially in the case of a common symbol (i.e. a heart), a re-make of a previously sold piece, or a re-work of a motif I commonly use.
For artwork commissions, all completed commission contracts grant exclusive rights to the image to the client.**** Please read the forfeit terms for more details.
I make a distinction for 'personal' artwork in my commission payment schedule. This is to protect myself in cases of abandoned contracts, and does not affect usage rights in the case of completed contracts. I will be upfront about which category of payment schedule your piece falls into.
Non-personal artwork is any image that can be generalized for, and enjoyed by a broader audience. Examples include "a bunny in an ushanka", "a drawing of my favorite character", or "a dove and a pigeon flying together, symbolizing me and my partner".
Personal artwork includes any image containing an individual's likeness, original characters, or anything I deem sufficiently specific. Examples include "a portrait of my cat", "my DnD character", or "my two favorite characters from different franchises standing in front of a diner in my hometown".
**** Abandonment & Forfeit of Goods: I reserve the rights to modify and/or sell any works commissioned in the case of an abandoned contract. By agreeing to the commission terms, you understand that payment is expected in a timely manner and failure to do so will result in the complete forfeit of the commissioned goods, without refund.
In the case of non-personal artwork, I reserve the image and usage rights to sell or print upon forfeit. For personal artwork, I will not sell or reproduce any image with human likeness or an original character, but I reserve the right to modify the work to fundamentally depersonalize it and reproduce such modified works.
If you need a payment plan or extension, I am absolutely willing to accommodate within reason, but failure to communicate within 14 calendar days of the final invoice will be considered abandonment.