Portrait
Published base rateA character focused portrait at standard finish. Detailed outfits and backgrounds are quoted separately.
Water / 開水君 · Water / 開水君
Choose a category to see base rates. The final quote depends on scope, usage, and schedule.
01 / MENU
A character focused portrait at standard finish. Detailed outfits and backgrounds are quoted separately.
A single character from the waist up, suited to character showcases and personal collections.
A complete character illustration with a full pose at standard finish.
A compact chibi portrait or icon. Introductory trial rate.
A full chibi character with a simple outfit. Introductory trial rate.
Chibi character art with a simple scene. Composition and detail affect the quote.
Per page, based on roughly 3–5 panels, simple composition, and standard finish.
A full-color page based on roughly 3–5 panels and simple composition.
Quoted for page count, paneling, cast, and any script development.
A lighter finish with a simple composition. Details are quoted by scope.
A typical reference range; character, outfit, accessories, and model structure affect the final quote.
Starting rate for simple static assets; animation, complex characters, and large assets are quoted separately.
Quoted for design scope, concept requirements, and deliverables.
Quoted for asset specifications, intended use, and production complexity.
USD is the primary pricing currency. NT$ figures are estimates only. The agreed quote determines the actual payment amount.
02 / BASE SCOPE
Illustration rates cover a standard finish and exclude detailed backgrounds, very high detail, complex clothing, and special requests. Higher detail is quoted separately. Comic page rates assume roughly 3–5 panels, simple composition, and standard finish; cast, paneling, backgrounds, unusual layouts, scripting, and page count can change the quote.
03 / PRICING
These are pricing guidelines. Any surcharge is confirmed in the final quote.
04 / PAYMENT
Payment details are shared privately once the commission is confirmed.
Please ask before the commission if you need another method. International bank wires are not available at this time. Applicable PayPal and third-party transaction rules remain subject to confirmation.
05 / PROCESS
This is a typical flow and can be adjusted. Payment timing, sketch review, and revisions are agreed per project; larger commissions may use milestone payments.
Send references, intended use, requirements, and budget.
Confirm the scope, final quote, and estimated schedule.
Review a composition, initial sketch, or production plan as appropriate.
Pay by the method and timing agreed together.
Receive progress updates and agreed revisions.
Receive the final files in the agreed format.
06 / LONG-TERM
For clients who would like to commission illustrations regularly. A three-month trial may be discussed, generally one piece per month. Scope, price, schedule, and capacity require individual agreement. Monthly or milestone payments are preferred; multi-year prepaid contracts are not offered.
Ask about future collaboration↗07 / TERMS
A concise guide only. Items marked “Pending Water’s approval” are not active terms and must be agreed before a commission begins.
Share your brief, references, and intended use. Water then confirms the scope, final quote, and estimated delivery; sketch, payment, and handoff arrangements are agreed per project.
Sketch review, revision scope, and the number of changes are agreed before the project starts. No fixed revision count is assumed. Changes beyond the agreed scope are discussed first.
Please ask first. Whether it can be accepted, the timeline, and any additional cost depend on the deadline and complexity.
Cancellation and refund conditions have not been finalized. No fixed policy is in force here; these terms must be agreed individually before a commission is accepted.
The licensed use, permission to display or publish the work, credit, and confidentiality needs are agreed in advance. Client work is not assumed to be public without consent.
08 / INQUIRY
Fill out a brief, then copy it or open an email draft. This site does not store or submit your answers. Add Water’s confirmed contact address before sending.
The brief stays in your browser until you choose to copy or email it.