Katenik Archer
Digital Illustrator
Hi there! I'm a fantasy illustrator specializing in art for authors, musicians, podcasters, and other creatives.
portfolio
books
My contribution was "Hag & Horn," a short story about a widow who becomes a powerful hag, a trickster faun who falls in love with her, and a crow prince who picks on them.
Character Illustrations
parchment and ink style
All images have been treated with Nightshade. Minor distortions are expected and do not represent the actual art.
full paint style
stickers - hand lettering and simple illustration
book covers, album covers, and posters
All design elements, including text layout, are by Katenik Archer except where otherwise stated.
commission information
I enjoy taking a collaborative approach to commissions. When you work with me, you're getting more than an image - you're getting a wealth of unique considerations for your characters, story, or music. Based on your description and reference material, I'll make recommendations for the posing, composition, or color palette to help maximize your message.To get started, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page. I look forward to hearing from you!
Pricing
Pricing is unique per project, based on scope, usage, and other factors. Figures listed here are base estimates. Actual quotes for your project might be higher or lower.
Not seeking a commercial project? Ask me about a reduced rate.
book art and commercial pricing
prices include commercial rights granted in perpetuity.
the commercial commission contract grants the client and any representatives rights to the piece.
Stickers
hand lettering or simple illustration: $100
book covers
PLEASE NOTE: pricing assumes full color with a simple background. Please contact me to discuss your project so I can give a more specific quote.
Book Cover Package - starting at $500
includes:
- an illustrated front cover with 1-3 characters and a simple background
- a simple illustration for the back cover
- typesetting or hand lettering established depending on project
- delivered as a print-ready PDF
- ebook cover layout adjustments (optional)Examples below of front cover and full wrap.
terms of service
General Information
For a full sample contract, please use the contact form to request a copy.The client must read, understand, and agree to all the terms. By signing the contract or going forth with the payment, the client has agreed to the terms stated in the contract.- Should a breach of the Terms of Service occur, the artist (Katenik Archer) will terminate the commission.- Artist reserves the right to decline any commission request.- Commissioners must be 18+.- Inappropriate and/or aggressive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.
References
The client must provide clear and concise references/descriptions of their character(s) in order to avoid confusion.- The client is encouraged to send visual references for anything and everything. (e.g: Clothing, armor, weapons, accessories, hairstyles, etc.)- As early in the process as possible, include any details that may be important when portraying a character. (e.g.: background, personality traits, quirks, etc.)- If there is a desired pose it should be communicated as soon as possible or the artist will use their creative freedom to pick a pose.- If complex commissions do not have sufficient reference, there will be an additional fee for time spent researching and designing.
Sketches and Revisions
Initial Concept Sketches will be sent for approval of posing and then a Detailed Sketch will be sent for approval of hair, costume, and any other necessary details. The Detailed Sketch phase is where discussions of any revisions are requested for the final piece.- The artist will determine what are reasonable alterations to request after the initial sketch has been approved. Requesting major revisions after the fact will result in additional fees or be declined altogether at the artist's sole discretion.- For a visual progress update during the creative process a WIP may be requested. WIPs MAY NOT be posted or shared anywhere by the client unless specifically agreed upon with the artist.- Unused sketches may be recycled by the artist for future clients and/or personal work.
Delivery
Finished commissions will be uploaded to a cloud drive service and sent to the email provided, unless otherwise specified.- The client will receive high resolution digital files (300 DPI minimum), with discreet signatures.- If commissioning artwork for prints or book covers, the client must indicate the size(s) and whether artwork bleed is needed.- Please specify beforehand if a specific resolution, canvas size, bleed, or file type(s) are needed for the project.
communication
For communication directly related to a commission, the artist uses email unless otherwise agreed upon by artist and client.- The client agrees to act in a professional and courteous manner.- Delayed without explanation, hostile, abusive, or otherwise unacceptable communication may result in the artist canceling the commission.- Deadlines if present, must be communicated to the artist as part of the initial communication and agreed upon by both parties before work begins.- The artist will make every reasonable effort to notify a client should the delivery of the artwork be delayed.
Payment & Refund Policy
All payments will be made in USD through PayPal via invoice.- The client is responsible for making currency conversions.- At least 50% of the total amount of a quoted project is required to begin work on a commission. The remainder of the payment will be due before delivery of the artwork and any necessary PDFs or editable files.- NO form of cryptocurrency will be accepted as payment.- The artist reserves the right to adjust pricing as necessary. Prices are subject to change according to size, complexity, and/or detail of the piece.
Refund Policy
- The first 50% of a project payment is nonrefundable.- Should the artist have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, the client will receive a full refund.- No refunds will be given for completed or nearly completed commissions.
Copyright, Image Rights, & Etiquette
The artist retains full and exclusive rights to the original artwork. This means the artist owns the copyright of all their work, and will never sell or transfer the copyright.- No art produced by the artist shall be used for NFTs or Artificial Intelligence (Generated Image) purposes.- The artist reserves the right to display all artwork done in their galleries, and use artwork for their portfolio and/or for promotional use through their social media platforms. This includes the finished piece, WIPs, process videos, sketches, etc.- Unless specified and agreed upon between the artist and the client, with commercial fees paid, redistribution of the artist's artwork for commercial use is prohibited.- There is no implication by the artist of claiming any rights to characters and other intellectual properties used during the creative process.- Clients may repost final artwork with credit.- Major editing such as modifying, recoloring, or tracing is prohibited without expressed written permission of the artist.- Commissioned artwork may never be claimed as work created and/or produced by the client.
Commercial Usage & Licensing
An Exclusive License will be granted upon full payment for all Commercial Use commissions.- Total cost of the commission, commercial fees, and licensing usage must be discussed and agreed upon upfront.- Commercial work may be posted on the artist's social media, if there is a specified publication date the artist will not post the artwork until after an agreed upon date.- Discussing sales percentage options or the ability to sell official fanart is possible on a case by case basis.
About
Storytelling has always been my greatest passion, whether it's performing on stage, writing stories, painting illustrations, or playing D&D.
I'm proud that my art has been in or on several books and albums. I love providing something that boosts another creative's success!
My art takes a lot of inspiration from 90s animation, art nouveau, as well as classic fantasy illustrators like Brian Froud and Alan Lee. My writing, on the other hand, is fueled by action and adventure movies (with a little horror, as a treat).
I live in southeast Texas with my librarian husband and furry croissant, Princess Buttercup the Destroyer. We love to travel and visit museums, always feeding our curiosity and seeing friends all over the country.
Contact
Thank you
Your email has been sent and I will get back to you as soon as possible!