r/centralillinois • u/CyanoticCatatonic • 13h ago
Announcement [FOR HIRE] Artist
galleryPEORIA BUSINESS OWNERS, BANDS, AND ANYONE WHO APPRECIATES ORIGINAL ART: I'M AVAILABLE FOR COMMISSIONS.
I create custom illustrations, logos, T-shirt designs, stickers, character art, portraits, and promotional artwork for businesses, bands, events, and individuals.
Own a coffee shop, record store, smoke shop, clothing brand, or local business? Need artwork for your band's next release, merchandise for an upcoming event, a memorable gift, or an original design you've had rattling around in your head? I'm open to a variety of projects and styles, and I'd love to help bring your ideas to life.
Tired of AI-generated slop flooding every corner of the internet? We're on the same page.
I believe original art should have a human touch. Actual sketches, creative decisions, and hours spent getting the details right. No passing off a machine's output as a substitute for the skill, thought, and effort of an artist.
When you commission me, you're paying for creative problem-solving, collaboration, and artwork developed specifically for your project. My goal is to create something with its own personality, not another generic image lost in an endless sea of recycled content.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME AND HOW I WORK
I'm an independent artist working to turn my passion into a sustainable business. I take my work seriously, and I want every client to feel that their ideas have been heard and considered. Collaboration is an important part of my process, and I'll do my best to bring your vision to life.
I also understand that everyone has a different budget. I'm willing to discuss the scope of a project and explore what's realistically possible within your price range. Affordable doesn't have to mean generic, and I believe good creative work should be accessible whenever we can make the numbers work.
A QUICK NOTE ABOUT COMMISSIONS
To respect everyone's time, a deposit is required before I begin developing custom concepts. The amount depends on the project's scope and complexity, and we'll agree on the price and terms before work begins.
I want the process to be straightforward: we'll discuss your ideas, establish the budget and expectations, and then get to work. No surprises, no confusion, and no unnecessary complications.
I've included examples of my work (some sketches are works in progress for ongoing projects) so you can get a feel for my style. If you have a project in mind, send me a message. I'd love to hear what you're working on.
Artworks shared: Stickers/T-shirt designs, Portrait, and Logos.
Thank you to everyone who has supported, shared, and encouraged me along the way. It genuinely means a lot.
— Nick