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Commission Terms
of Service

Welcome to the terms of services, all the boring-but-necessary technicalities.

Please read the following carefully before requesting a commission.

General Information

Communication

General Communication

Respectful: It’s all about mutual respect! I won’t tolerate those who are disrespectful, rude, or otherwise.

Timely: I'll always keep you up to date on the status of your commission and be transparent about time. If there's something that has the potential to cause a significant delay or disruption, I will always let you know ASAP.

Commission Requests

To request a commission, please fill out the Commission Request Form. All following communications regarding your commission request will be through email.

warning PLEASE NOTE: I reserve the right to decline a commission if I am uncomfortable with it for any reason.

Other Questions

For any questions you may have regarding the Commission Request Form or commission process, please contact me directly at ea.ritchot@gmail.com.

Style and Medium

I work digitally and you will receive a digital, hi-res file upon final approval.

I primarily work in two (2) sizes:

  • 8.5x11 inches (waist-up)

  • 5x7 inches (portraits)


Content and Restrictions 

WILL Draw:

  • Portraits

  • Waist-up

  • Human/humanoid characters

    • This may include non-humanoid life forms (eg: Mass Effect aliens)*

  • Basic cybernetics*

*These will require images/descriptions before I can make the final call.

Will NOT Draw:

  • Anything I believe to be offensive - things that are homophobic, racist, etc.

  • Anything explicit - porn, excessive gore, etc.

  • Mecha, machines

  • Full body drawings (at this time)

  • Anything based off of an AI prompt - I will not work from AI-generated reference materials. This includes prompts or images.

If you have any questions regarding content restrictions, please reach out to me at ea.ritchot@gmail.com.


References

I require images or detailed descriptions of the character(s) you want to be drawn in your commission.

If you need ideas on what type of references to send, here is my handy Commission Reference Checklist!

Commission Process & Payment

Timeline

Each commission is unique, so timelines will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.


Steps

  1. You fill out the Commission Request Form.

  2. I will reach out to confirm your commission and gather follow up information (including references).

  3. Payment 1: Sketch Stage (see Payment Information)

  4. I begin the draft sketch of your commission.

  5. Sketch Review: The draft sketch is ready for you to review.

    1. You will have two (2) chances to request revisions to your image at this stage. For more on this, see Revisions.

  6. Sketch Approval

  7. Payment 2: Final Stage (see Payment Information)

  8. I begin the final artwork.

  9. Final Review: The final is ready for you to review.

    1. You will have one (1) chance to request MINIMAL revisions. For more on this, see Revisions.

  10. Final Approval!


Revisions

Revisions are available at the Sketch and Final Stage.

Sketch Stage:

You have two (2) rounds of reviews to request any SIGNIFICANT revisions (eg: changing the position of a character’s arm, changes to clothing, etc.)

Final Stage: 

You have willl have one (1) review round to request MINIMAL revisions (eg: changing the colour of an article of clothing, changing eye colour) 

warning PLEASE NOTE: Any SIGNIFICANT revisions at Final Stage will incur additional costs, or may need to count as an entirely new commission.


Deliverables

Upon completion of the commissioned artwork and final approval, I will provide you with the hi-res digital file via email.

At this time, I do not offer or ship out hard copies of commissions. 


Payment Information 

Prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Payment will occur in two (2) stages:

  1. A 50% deposit upfront before the commission sketch starts, and

  2. The remaining 50% once the sketch has been approved, before I begin the final artwork.

Extra costs

  • +50% per additional character

  • +25% for backgrounds or complex outfits


Cancellation and Refunds

At each payment stage, once payment has been sent, you have a 24-hour period to cancel in order to receive a full refund. After the 24-hour period has passed, I will begin on the commission and you will no longer be eligible for a refund. 

Commission Process & Payment

Timeline

Each commission is unique, so timelines will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.


Steps

  1. You fill out the Commission Request Form.

  2. I will reach out to confirm your commission and gather follow up information, if needed.

  3. Payment 1: Sketch Stage (see Payment Information)

  4. I begin the draft sketch of your commission.

  5. Sketch Review: The draft sketch is ready for you to review.

    1. You will have two (2) chances to request revisions to your image at this stage. For more on this, see Revisions.

  6. Sketch Approval

  7. Payment 2: Final Stage (see Payment Information)

  8. I begin the final artwork.

  9. Final Review: The final is ready for you to review.

    1. You will have one (1) chance to request MINIMAL revisions. For more on this, see Revisions.

  10. Final Approval!


Revisions

Revisions are available at the Sketch and Final Stage.

Sketch Stage:

You have two (2) rounds of reviews to request any SIGNIFICANT revisions (eg: changing the position of a character’s arm, changes to clothing, etc.)

Final Stage: 

You have willl have one (1) review round to request MINIMAL revisions (eg: changing the colour of an article of clothing, changing eye colour) 

warning PLEASE NOTE: Any SIGNIFICANT revisions at this Stage will incur additional costs, or may need to count as an entirely new commission.


Deliverables

Upon completion of the commissioned artwork and final approval, I will provide you with the hi-res digital file via email.

At this time, I do not offer or ship out hard copies of commissions. 


Payment Information 

Prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Payment will occur in two (2) stages:

  1. A 50% deposit upfront before the commission sketch starts, and

  2. The remaining 50% once the sketch has been approved, before I begin the final artwork.

Extra costs

  • +50% per additional character

  • +25% for backgrounds or complex outfits


Cancellation and Refunds

At each payment stage, once payment has been sent, you have a 24-hour period to cancel in order to receive a full refund. After the 24-hour period has passed, I will begin on the commission and you will no longer be eligible for a refund. 

Commission Process & Payment

Timeline

Each commission is unique, so timelines will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.


Steps

  1. You fill out the Commission Request Form.

  2. I will reach out to confirm your commission and gather follow up information, if needed.

  3. Payment 1: Sketch Stage (see Payment Information)

  4. I begin the draft sketch of your commission.

  5. Sketch Review: The draft sketch is ready for you to review.

    1. You will have two (2) chances to request revisions to your image at this stage. For more on this, see Revisions.

  6. Sketch Approval

  7. Payment 2: Final Stage (see Payment Information)

  8. I begin the final artwork.

  9. Final Review: The final is ready for you to review.

    1. You will have one (1) chance to request MINIMAL revisions. For more on this, see Revisions.

  10. Final Approval!


Revisions

Revisions are available at the Sketch and Final Stage.

Sketch Stage:

You have two (2) rounds of reviews to request any SIGNIFICANT revisions (eg: changing the position of a character’s arm, changes to clothing, etc.)

Final Stage: 

You have willl have one (1) review round to request MINIMAL revisions (eg: changing the colour of an article of clothing, changing eye colour) 

warning PLEASE NOTE: Any SIGNIFICANT revisions at this Stage will incur additional costs, or may need to count as an entirely new commission.


Deliverables

Upon completion of the commissioned artwork and final approval, I will provide you with the hi-res digital file via email.

At this time, I do not offer or ship out hard copies of commissions. 


Payment Information 

Prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Payment will occur in two (2) stages:

  1. A 50% deposit upfront before the commission sketch starts, and

  2. The remaining 50% once the sketch has been approved, before I begin the final artwork.

Extra costs

  • +50% per additional character

  • +25% for backgrounds or complex outfits


Cancellation and Refunds

At each payment stage, once payment has been sent, you have a 24-hour period to cancel in order to receive a full refund. After the 24-hour period has passed, I will begin on the commission and you will no longer be eligible for a refund. 

Commission Process & Payment

Timeline

Each commission is unique, so timelines will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.


Steps

  1. You fill out the Commission Request Form.

  2. I will reach out to confirm your commission and gather follow up information, if needed.

  3. Payment 1: Sketch Stage (see Payment Information)

  4. I begin the draft sketch of your commission.

  5. Sketch Review: The draft sketch is ready for you to review.

    1. You will have two (2) chances to request revisions to your image at this stage. For more on this, see Revisions.

  6. Sketch Approval

  7. Payment 2: Final Stage (see Payment Information)

  8. I begin the final artwork.

  9. Final Review: The final is ready for you to review.

    1. You will have one (1) chance to request MINIMAL revisions. For more on this, see Revisions.

  10. Final Approval!


Revisions

Revisions are available at the Sketch and Final Stage.

Sketch Stage:

You have two (2) rounds of reviews to request any SIGNIFICANT revisions (eg: changing the position of a character’s arm, changes to clothing, etc.)

Final Stage: 

You have willl have one (1) review round to request MINIMAL revisions (eg: changing the colour of an article of clothing, changing eye colour) 

warning PLEASE NOTE: Any SIGNIFICANT revisions at this Stage will incur additional costs, or may need to count as an entirely new commission.


Deliverables

Upon completion of the commissioned artwork and final approval, I will provide you with the hi-res digital file via email.

At this time, I do not offer or ship out hard copies of commissions. 


Payment Information 

Prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Payment will occur in two (2) stages:

  1. A 50% deposit upfront before the commission sketch starts, and

  2. The remaining 50% once the sketch has been approved, before I begin the final artwork.

Extra costs

  • +50% per additional character

  • +25% for backgrounds or complex outfits


Cancellation and Refunds

At each payment stage, once payment has been sent, you have a 24-hour period to cancel in order to receive a full refund. After the 24-hour period has passed, I will begin on the commission and you will no longer be eligible for a refund. 

Commission Process & Payment

Timeline

Each commission is unique, so timelines will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.


Steps

  1. You fill out the Commission Request Form.

  2. I will reach out to confirm your commission and gather follow up information, if needed.

  3. Payment 1: Sketch Stage (see Payment Information)

  4. I begin the draft sketch of your commission.

  5. Sketch Review: The draft sketch is ready for you to review.

    1. You will have two (2) chances to request revisions to your image at this stage. For more on this, see Revisions.

  6. Sketch Approval

  7. Payment 2: Final Stage (see Payment Information)

  8. I begin the final artwork.

  9. Final Review: The final is ready for you to review.

    1. You will have one (1) chance to request MINIMAL revisions. For more on this, see Revisions.

  10. Final Approval!


Revisions

Revisions are available at the Sketch and Final Stage.

Sketch Stage:

You have two (2) rounds of reviews to request any SIGNIFICANT revisions (eg: changing the position of a character’s arm, changes to clothing, etc.)

Final Stage: 

You have willl have one (1) review round to request MINIMAL revisions (eg: changing the colour of an article of clothing, changing eye colour) 

warning PLEASE NOTE: Any SIGNIFICANT revisions at this Stage will incur additional costs, or may need to count as an entirely new commission.


Deliverables

Upon completion of the commissioned artwork and final approval, I will provide you with the hi-res digital file via email.

At this time, I do not offer or ship out hard copies of commissions. 


Payment Information 

Prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Payment will occur in two (2) stages:

  1. A 50% deposit upfront before the commission sketch starts, and

  2. The remaining 50% once the sketch has been approved, before I begin the final artwork.

Extra costs

  • +50% per additional character

  • +25% for backgrounds or complex outfits


Cancellation and Refunds

At each payment stage, once payment has been sent, you have a 24-hour period to cancel in order to receive a full refund. After the 24-hour period has passed, I will begin on the commission and you will no longer be eligible for a refund. 

Copyright, Ownership and Usage

My rights as the Artist

I retain copyright, ownership, redistribution and intellectual property rights of the commissioned artwork, which includes but is not limited to: display purposes, advertising, and more.

I will not resell or reproduce your OCs in any way, shape or form. I only retain the right to use the commissioned artwork for sample display purposes, advertising, etc., as outlined above.


Your rights as the Commissioner

Do:

  • Display the commissioned artwork on social media for promotional purposes with no direct monetization (such as profile pictures, banners, and posts)

  • Print and frame the commissioned artwork in personal spaces

  • Display the artwork as part of designs on websites and channels, excluding use in content of these websites or channels

Do NOT:

  • Claim the artwork as your own - please credit me whenever possible, with a link back to my website (ethanritchot.com)

  • Use for commercial purposes, reproduce or resell the commissioned artwork


warning IMPORTANT NOTE

Usage of the commissioned artwork for:

  • AI (artificial intelligence) tools

  • Platforms or programs, ML (machine learning) tools, platforms or programs

  • AI or ML training

  • NFT, blockchain, or other for-profit platforms/purposes

IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 

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