FlashBallad Art
HOW TO COMMISSION ME
First, get your character references together. Please have at least a collection of aesthetics and images or a detailed written description of your character(s) before considering a commission.
Second, have at least a vague idea of what kind of pose you'd like to get. That, or be willing to give me artistic liberty on posing.
Finally, send me an email at [email protected] or send me a DM request on Bluesky to get in contact with me. Please also read and agree to my Terms of service. I will walk you through the rest of the process when I get in touch with you!
Unless I am otherwise indisposed, I will almost always respond within a few hours of your request going through, please be prepared.
About
My name is Flash, and I'm a nonbinary full-time artist creating digital work. I am self taught and constantly working to improve my art, process, and business handling. I have been drawing actively for fifteen years.My Patreon and my Discord are where I host all HD versions of my work, along with time-lapses of my work and works in progress. I also host a standard-definition gallery on Cara.Check the Contact tab to see my social medias.
Terms of Service
Please read through the sections below carefully for terms of service regarding commission sales, YCH sales, and adoptable sales before you decide to purchase.
General
All depicted characters MUST be the age of 18 or older. There are no exceptions.All prices are listed as per character in an image. If an image has two characters in it, multiply the base price by two, and so on and so forth.You are not permitted to use my art in commercial ways, nor are you permitted to profit off of my work. If you are looking for commercial work from me, please email me privately to discuss pricing.I DO take commissions for "SPICY" work. Please note that these pieces most likely may take longer due to the fact that I can only work on them off-stream. I do most of my commissioned work while livestreaming, hence the extra wait.You may not remove my signature from the image should the piece contain it.I reserve the right to reject or refund commissions and commission requests due to time constraints, personal reasons, my own lack of skill, et cetera.I WILL take detailed descriptions of characters in writing paired with robust moodboards if no visual references are available. You may incur an additional fee due to the design aspect of a lack of references. Please include general palettes if you are unsure of how to describe certain colors.References MUST be clear and visible, with good lighting and colors that are accurate to the character. Screenshots from games are fine as long as they are on a plain background and have neutral lighting and a clear back and front of the character. I have the right to refuse a commission based on poor references. Images created from Picrew.me or similar sites are also fine as long as their colors are accurate and I feel I am able to work them into the piece. Regarding design choices and details such as tattoos, armor, and props, I will accept and encourage Pinterest boards and aesthetic collections to help me get a better feel of how you would like your character to look. My lines of communication are open, and I would rather have more input from you rather than less.
Payments
Payment plans are available. Send me an email or message to inquire.Payments are done exclusively through VGen services OR PayPal invoice. I leave this up to customer preference. Niche requests that do not fit within present VGen services must be paid via PayPal invoice.
Revisions
All major edits to posing and structure must be done and requested while the piece is still in the concept sketch phase. This phase is the "messy" sketch before it gets cleaned and drawn over with lineart. It's also the best place to make major changes. Edits to the structure of a piece after lineart has been completed will incur fees.Color editing in all pieces save for rendered paintings are viable until I have moved on to shading.You may not alter or edit anything major once your commission is finished. You may edit the color balances minutely to suit your taste, and you may change the background, if it is simple or transparent.
Deadlines and Delivery
My turn around time varies depending on the kind of piece you commission and where you are on my current waitlist. A sketch should take no longer than 3 weeks whereas a painting may take up to 3 months to complete due to the size of the project and the amount of hours. If there are three slots ahead of yours on my waitlist it will take longer to get to you than if I had no one else on the waitlist. In these terms I will always inform you of delays via your preferred method of communication.If you need a rush put on to your order, please input the date at the time of your request submission so the proper rush order fees may be put in immediately. If you need to change this date for whatever reason, please know that further fees may be applied.
Use
No client will be permitted, under any circumstances, to use any part of their commissioned piece for non fungible tokens (NFT). Using the artwork made by me for NFT or cryptocurrency use will result in legal action being taken against you and the purchaser.By no means are you permitted to profit from a personal commissioned piece. Please email me for commercial use rights and pricing.No client or partner/associate or a client may use any art made by my hand, paid for personal use or commercially licensed, to train an AI or program of any kind. This includes training an AI to replicate my art style. Should the client decide to change or adjust the commissioned woks through the use of machine learning or derived technologies, or create derivatives of the commissioned work through the use of machine learning, I will consider this an automatic purchase of exclusive rights and charge the standard commercial fee per piece. Please inquire about this fee in advance if you plan on using this technology.
Intellectual Property (IP) Rights
When commissioning me for character design or a VTuber model, you must credit me somewhere in your bio or credits page. If you wish to forego crediting, you may purchase full IP rights for an additional fee.I reserve the right to use the commissioned piece as examples in my portfolio and future commission showcases.
Refunds
In all cases, I have the right to reject or refund a commission at any given time. If I choose to terminate a commission after the client has already paid, a refund will be issued in full.If the client wishes to cancel a commission after it has already been started, no refund will be issued. After work has begun, you cannot reverse the sale.
Communication
I prefer communication via Discord or direct message on VGen or Bsky.Upon completion of either a down payment or full payment you are placed upon my waitlist, which is always publicly viewable on Trello. If you need me to use a pseudonym for secrecy, please let me know immediately.Please do not check in every other day for a WIP, especially if there are people in the queue ahead of you. For the best way to see where your commission is at, please refer to my Trello work queue. I will send WIPs at the following stages of your piece:
Base posing/concept sketch
Detailed concept sketch
Lineart (if applicable)
Flat Color (if applicable)
Rendering (if applicable)
Cel shading (if applicable)
Finished and watermarked piece before post-processing
Your-Character-Here (YCH) Sales
All previous Terms of Service are applicable when dealing with YCH sales.
All YCH sales must be purchased up front, in USD, via invoice.
You may not majorly alter the pose or clothing offered in the YCH.
Adoptable Sales
All adoptable sales are final upon payment in USD via invoice.
Adoptables are sold with commercial rights use in mind so they may be used for future merchandise designs and other monetized projects.
You may sell the adoptable for no more than the original price of it plus the original price of any additional art you may have commissioned of them.
I will not edit adoptables before or after their sale.
You may only slightly alter the design of the adoptable, as long as it remains recognizable from the original design.
You may trade the adoptable with one of equal value between another person.
All adoptable resales and trades must be made known to me so I can keep track of who owns it.
You may purchase more than one adoptable per sale.
All adoptables are drawn to be depicted of the age of 18 or older. Violations of this term will be blacklisted and prevented from purchasing or commissioning me in the future.
Commission Pricing & Examples
Commissions are priced for a single character. Additional characters come at the same cost. Please submit your request via VGen or send an inquiry email to [email protected] if you're interested in commissioning me.
All prices are listed in USD and are paid via VGen or direct invoice.
Cel Shading
Bust: $45
Half-body: $75
Full Body: $125
"Skeb-like" Cel Shaded
Experimental piece. Guaranteed to be at least half body and rendered in cel shading. You are not able to edit this in any way and only recieve a finished product.
Per character: $60 USD
Character Design & Reference Sheets
Existing character ref: Starts at $150
Commercial character design: Starts at $400
Personal use character design: Starts at $200
Full-body chibi
Flat color: $20
Cel shading: $40
Commercial license available for merch use. These can also be packaged into PNGTubers for an additional commercial fee. All details simplified.
PNGTubers
Base commercial price: $150
+Talk animation: +$50
+Full body: +$30
+Shading: +$20
+Extra outfit: $20
+Extra expression: $15
PNGTuber Plus: Base $200
Additional & Optional Fees
Additional Characters: Additional characters may be added at at a 75% rate from the first character, with exceptions due to composition. Additional characters are also subject to detail and design fees.
Background fees: Aside from my usual color-block pattern backgrounds that come free of charge, I can provide either a rendered painting background or an art deco frame inspired by the artwork of Alphonse Mucha. Rendered backgrounds cost $30-50 depending on the size of the piece and detail. Art Deco frames are an additional $20.
Tattoos, armor, and miscellaneous detailing: Price will vary from $10 to $30 dependent on scale, the size of the piece, and the presence of visual references.
Alternate versions: Charge may vary depending on scale and type of alternate versions, i.e. expression differences, clothing alterations. Ranges from $10 - $30.
Extraneous editing fees: If edits need to be made after the sketch WIP is approved by you, there will be a $15 fee. If any colors need to be edited after flat color has been finished, there will be a $15 fee. There are no edits after the piece has been shaded.
Character Design Fee: Cost is wholly depending on the scale of the piece and how much designing needs done. This charge is intended for commissions that only have text-based descriptions.
There is no additional charge for NSFW work.
Rush Charges: Individually quoted based on project size, due date, and complexity. Please inquire for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What program do you use?: I exclusively use Clip Studio Paint EX 1.0 across both my devices.
What tablet(s) do you use?: My main device is an XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro, and my secondary device for work while traveling is an iPad Air 2.0 and Apple Pencil.
What brushes do you use?: I tend to use mostly brushes that are available with the basic Clip Studio Paint program, or ones that are available on the Clip Studio Assets site. Paid assets include brushes by the artists FRENDEN, AkiraRaikou, and sozomaika.
Do you have a waitlist?: I do. Please email me if commissions are closed and you'd like to be placed on it. Waitlists will be held for up to six weeks. If I don't hear from you again by then, you will be taken off to make room for someone else. It is not my job to remind you that you wanted a commission from me, and I will not chase you.
Can I use the illustrations you make for promotional or merchandise material? Illustrations may be used for one-off event promotions only. Please inquire if you'd like to use your commission for merchandise or promotional material to negotiate a commercial licensing contract.
Did you go to art school? Which one? I am entirely self taught and intend on staying that way. I do, however, study weekly to improve my skills.
Are you prices negotiable? No, they are set and will only change at my discretion due to market changes and temporary sale offers.
Are you taking commissions for Live2d models at this time?: Yes. Please visit the Live2D Services page to get a quote for your Live2D model. This REQUIRES you to use VGen, which streamlines the model pricing service. Using VGen to get your quote helps you figure out your budget faster.
Will you share your Spotify playlists?: Yes. Just ask me for which one you want.
Brush List
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Contact
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Live2D Services
Currently only offering ready-to-rig Live2D models. I am not currently offering rigging services.
How to purchase your Live2D Model Art
You MUST purchase your Live2D Model art via VGen, as the system uses a dynamic price quote that allows you to price out your model based on how many toggles, outfits, and addons you need. VGen is a trustworthy site that can use either PayPal or direct card payments with an extra layer of client protection.
Direct Link - VGen.co
About the service
Includes:
One .PSD File of your VTuber with all layers and folders set and rig ready.
High-quality PNG renders of your VTuber.Details:
Your VTuber PSD comes ready to rig with free tears and blush for expressions. The file will have a proper order for use in tandem with a Live2D rig artist. If you're in need of one, please ask as I have several I can recommend to you, or you may browse VGen for options.Important:
Please have a design for your VTuber already made. If you are in need of design services, I offer custom VTuber designs starting at $400 USD on a separate request. I do not offer design services for free in tandem with the creation of Live2D model art.
You will be quoted a price based on your references, add-ons, and project scope before you are locked in for a model.Designs are subject to high-detail surcharges, depending on how many projected additional hours it may take. Please keep this in mind when you are budgeting for your quote.
Revisions are as many as you need within reason.
I will not change fundamental parts of the model when it's almost done, and cases similar to that. Please understand that models take a lot of time and may take 4 to 6 months depending on your design's complexity, You may only cancel your model commission before it has started.
Once your model has been started you are only eligible for a partial refund at best. By the time your model has lineart you are no longer eligible for any refund.
Terms of Service
GENERAL
All depicted characters MUST be the age of 18 or older. There are no exceptions.When purchasing a Live2D Vtuber model art from me you are purchasing rights to use the work commercially in a stream and video setting. You are permitted to use the VTuber's likeness in merchandise and the like without needing to consult me. You MUST credit me somewhere as the creator of your VTuber model art, unless you have purchased the total NDA option that allows you to not have my name associated with the art. Please understand, however, that my art style is very recognizable and many of my supporters will know it was made by me anyway.Please note that your VTuber may take up to 6 months to create based on how complex it is. Extremely complex projects may take even longer.I reserve the right to reject or refund any VTuber commission due to time constraints, personal reasons, my own lack of skill, et cetera.I will not take VTuber commissions if there is no solid design reference available for me to work from. You may, however, purchase a design commission from me that can be bundled in with your model art.References MUST be clear and visible, with good, neutral lighting and colors that are accurate to the character. Screenshots from games are not acceptable for VTubers. I have the right to refuse a commission based on poor references.My lines of communication are open, and I would rather have more input from you rather than less.PAYMENTS
Milestone-based payment plans are available. Please include this in your request if you wish to set one up. All VTuber model commissions require $200 USD down payment before work will even begin, and payments will be due based on progress milestones (halfway mark, shading, final tweaks).REVISIONS
All major edits to structure must be done and requested while the piece is still in the sketch phase. Minute edits to shape, color, and silhouette may be done up until flat colors are laid down. Once the model art has entered the shading phase, edits may be subject to extraneous fees.You may not alter or edit anything major once your commission is finished. You may edit the color balances minutely to suit your taste. Please do not feel like you are bothering me asking for edits. This is your representation of yourself, and is a long-term investment, and I want you to be as happy with your VTuber as possible. I am determined to create the perfect 1:1 vision that you have as long as it aligns with my art style.DEADLINES AND DELIVERY
Turn around time for a VTuber model depends heavily on how busy my Trello queue is at the time. Models can take anywhere from 4 to 6 months to complete based on how complex the model is.If you need a rush put on to your order, please input the date at the time of your request submission so the proper rush order fees may be put in immediately. If you need to change this date for whatever reason, please know that further fees may be applied.USE
No client will be permitted, under any circumstances, to use any part of their commissioned model for non fungible tokens (NFT). Using the artwork made by me for NFT or cryptocurrency use will result in legal action being taken against you and the purchaser.No client or partner/associate or a client may use any art made by my hand, paid for personal use or commercially licensed, to train an AI or program of any kind. This includes training an AI to replicate my art style. Should the client decide to change or adjust the commissioned woks through the use of machine learning or derived technologies, or create derivatives of the commissioned work through the use of machine learning, I will consider this an automatic purchase of exclusive rights and charge the standard commercial fee per piece. Please inquire about this fee in advance if you plan on using this technology.You may use your VTuber model for the creation of content in video, stream, or image format. You may NOT resell your VTuber model if you are "done" with it, without consulting me. Under no circumstance may you re-sell your model for more than you paid for it.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
When commissioning me for a VTuber model, you must credit me somewhere in your bio or credits page. If you wish to forego crediting, you may purchase full IP rights for an additional fee.I reserve the right to use the commissioned piece as examples in my portfolio and future commission showcases unless full IP rights have been bought.REFUNDS
In all cases, I have the right to reject or refund a commission at any given time. If I choose to terminate a commission after the client has already paid but before I have begun, a refund will be issued in full.If the client wishes to cancel a commission after it has already been started, no refund will be issued. After work has begun, you cannot reverse the sale. If a wait for a VTuber model exceeds 2 months past projected final date WITHOUT communication from me, a refund may be processed if requested.COMMUNICATION
Upon completion of either a down payment or full payment you are placed upon my waitlist, which is always publicly viewable on Trello. If you need me to use a pseudonym for secrecy, please let me know in your original request.Please do not check in every other day for a WIP, especially if there are people in the queue ahead of you. For the best way to see where your commission is at, please refer to my Trello work queue. I will send WIPs at the following stages of your model art:
Base posing/concept sketch
Detailed/final sketch
Base silhouette and file setup
Lineart & flat color
Shading
Toggles
File finalization & final deliveryI am best contacted via Bsky DM and Discord DM but I will answer emails often. Please message me with any thoughts or ideas you have at any time so I have plenty of time to implement them into your piece.
More to be added at a later date.
The base price of your Live2D model is $400 USD. This base price may rise if your design is highly detailed with lots of small parts that need to be cut and separated.Add-ons:
Extra outfit(s) (includes nude base doll for future outfit addons) - $250 USD
Alternate hairstyle(s) - $100 USD
Additional arm toggle(s) - $50 USD
Additional expression toggle(s) (if needed to be drawn) - $20 USDUsing my own model as a breakdown, here is an example of a pricing quote:
Base price: $400 USD
3 Arm toggles: $150 USD
4 Additional expressions: $80 USD
Total: $630 USDIf you need help figuring out what kind of toggles and addons you would want for your model, please feel free to contact me. I can also walk you through the request process on VGen.