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Commission

Choose a category to see base rates. The final quote depends on scope, usage, and schedule.

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01 / MENU

Rates, process, and inquiry details

Reference exchange rate1 USD ≈ 32.2 TWD

Illustration

03 items

Portrait

Published base rate

A character focused portrait at standard finish. Detailed outfits and backgrounds are quoted separately.

US$20approx. NT$644

Half-body

Published base rate

A single character from the waist up, suited to character showcases and personal collections.

US$45approx. NT$1,449

Full-body

Published base rate

A complete character illustration with a full pose at standard finish.

US$65approx. NT$2,093
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USD is the primary pricing currency. NT$ figures are estimates only. The agreed quote determines the actual payment amount.

02 / BASE SCOPE

Base rate 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

Additional Fees

These are pricing guidelines. Any surcharge is confirmed in the final quote.

Additional characterBase rate +50% or more / character
Simple backgroundIncluded
Detailed backgroundQuoted separately
Complex outfitQuoted separately
Original character designQuoted separately
High-detail finishQuoted separately
Commercial-use licenseGenerally 2× the base rate or more
Rush workQuoted for the deadline
  • Additional character fees vary with interaction, pose, and complexity.
  • Commercial use does not transfer copyright ownership. Large merchandise runs, buyouts, exclusivity, and special uses require a separate agreement.
  • Listed prices are base rates; the agreed project scope determines the final amount.

04 / PAYMENT

Payment Methods

Payment details are shared privately once the commission is confirmed.

Clients in TaiwanChunghwa Post bank transferTWD
International clientsPayPalUSD

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

Commission 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.

  1. 01

    Share the brief

    Send references, intended use, requirements, and budget.

  2. 02

    Receive a quote

    Confirm the scope, final quote, and estimated schedule.

  3. 03

    Agree on direction

    Review a composition, initial sketch, or production plan as appropriate.

  4. 04

    Arrange payment

    Pay by the method and timing agreed together.

  5. 05

    Production

    Receive progress updates and agreed revisions.

  6. 06

    Final delivery

    Receive the final files in the agreed format.

06 / LONG-TERM

Long-term Collaboration

Planning stage · Not open for enrollment

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.

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07 / TERMS

Commission Terms

A concise guide only. Items marked “Pending Water’s approval” are not active terms and must be agreed before a commission begins.

01How does a commission begin?

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.

02How are sketches and revisions handled?Pending Water’s approval

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.

03Can I request rush work or something unusual?

Please ask first. Whether it can be accepted, the timeline, and any additional cost depend on the deadline and complexity.

04What about cancellation or refunds?Pending Water’s approval

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.

05How are commercial use and public display handled?Pending Water’s approval

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

Prepare an Inquiry

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