in memoriam
memento mori, memento vivere
commissions CLOSED
updated: 3 MAY 2023Please check out VGen to see what is available and to order!
how to order
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An invoice will be sent out once details have been confirmedFor Mystery Box commissions, please remember to fill out how much you'll be paying.Please pay the invoice within 14 business days, otherwise I will remove you from my queue!I do not start work on commissions unless the agreed amount has been paid.
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Once invoice has been paid, you will be added to my queueYou will be notified on via Vgen or via contact with RM when I've started your commission! Please note that as per my ToS, unless a deadline is discussed I will take my time working on your request.My workload can be found on my trelloProcess for illustrations:
1. Rough sketch
2. Clean up and color check in
3. Pre-post-processing check in
4. Post-processing and illustration completionDuring steps 1 - 3 I will accept up to 3 major revisions (small edits are okay in moderation).Process for l2d models:
1. Rough sketch
2. Half-Render Check-in
3. Render completed
4. Cutting and clean up
5. Quality check with RM Morticians.During steps 1 - 2 I will accept up to 3 major revisions (small edits are okay in moderation).
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DeliveryFor Illustrations and Animations
• Completed work will be delivered via Vgen
• Commissions delivered via Vgen should be available indefinitely.For L2D Models
• Completed work will be delivered via Google Drive.
• If your rigger finds that they require extra cutting to be done, I will accept one revision. (I.e. your rigger can note everything that they need fixed and I will comply). Anything after will incur and additional revision fee.
illustration commissions
Before commissioning me, please read the terms of service
By commissioning me, you agree to the Terms of Service• The prices listed are base prices and may be subject to change depending on the complexity of the request.
• The prices listed are for personal use only and may not be distributed for any form of direct profit.∗
• For commercial use inquiries, please contact me via email at [email protected]
• Rush fees will be +60%-100% of price based on time frame∗in this case, direct profit refers to any form of merchandise printing, subscription reward, or any sort of trade for monetary value.If interested please accesses my requests here or DM me on twitter @merlmemoria if you have any questions!
regular
bust | 100 |
waist up | 150 |
fullbody | 200 |
Additional fees apply for complex designs, props and backgrounds
mystery box
minimum | 90 |
Depending on the amount paid I will illustrate something accordingly.These are Surprise Me! CommissionsAs these are experimental and designed to fit better with my work flow, there won't be edit checks. Therefore, when sending in the commission request, please include as much important detail as you can.
live 2d commissions
Before commissioning me, please read the terms of service
By commissioning me, you agree to my Terms of Service, as well as Riggor Mortis' Terms of Service• Commercial use for models are included in the final quote
• Rush fees will be +60%-100% of price based on time frameIncludes the following:
• Ready for Rigging model art
• 2 expression assets of choice
• 1 overall cutting revision (If your rigger feels it is necessary)Please contact rigger mortis for all inquiries about L2D commissions
animation commissions
Before commissioning me, please read the terms of service
By commissioning me, you agree to the Terms of Service• The prices listed are base prices and may be subject to change depending on the complexity of the request.
• Rush fees will be +60%-100% of price based on time frame
• Puppet animations onlyPlease contact rigger mortis for all inquiries about animation commissions• I can export in these formats: GIF, PNG SEQUENCE, APNG, WEBP, AWEBP, PSD(each frame is a layer), JPEG SEQUENCE, AVI, MOV or WEBM
• Please be aware that some of these export methods are very large.
pricing
simple loop | 100+ |
loop w/ variant | 150+ |
MV | discuss |
• MV animations may require multiple variations depending on the song (e.g. ch4nge), therefore the price will have to be discussed before I can give a quote
• Prices are for the animation ONLY
• Please look at my cutting prices if you require me to cut the ilustration as well!
bundle
art and animation | 300+ |
Includes:
• Illustration
• Separation
• Animation
Collaboration discount | -20% |
only applies if you choose to work with
• starsmarche
• RiggerMortis__
for Music Video work or illustration work
separation/redrawing commissions
Before commissioning me, please read the terms of service
By commissioning me, you agree to the Terms of Service• I will only accept work if I have explicit permission from the artist
• The prices listed are base prices and may be subject to change depending on the complexity of the request.
• Rush fees will be +60%-100% of price based on time framePlease contact rigger mortis for all inquiries about separation/redrawing commissions
pricing
PSD processing | 50+ |
Cutting for rigging | 300+ |
Cutting for animation | 300+ |
Singular parts | 50+ |
Emotes | 30+ |
• For an exact quote, I would need to see the piece
• Artwork separated into lineart + colors will cost less than a flat image• PSD processing includes anything to do with cleaning up and making a l2d psd workable for your rigger.
(e.g. renaming/translating layers, sorting parts into proper folders, cleaning up stray pixels, centering the artwork, redrawing any parts necessary, etc.)
• Cutting includes PSD processing
Sample video by vclaylien @ twitter
general
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The artist reserves the right to deny a request of commission if they feel it fit.
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The client is responsible for providing clear references.
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The artist reserves the right to publicly stream progress or display completed works.
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If the client wishes to keep it private for any reason, they must state so when requesting. In this case, there will be a privacy fee.
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Privacy fees will cover for up to 3 months after delivery unless an NDA has been signed. Should the project require being kept private past those 3 months, however it must be negotiated and agreed upon with the artist.
payments & refund policy
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The artist reserves the right to refund a commission under any circumstance.
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There are no refunds provided at sudden request. In the case of the artist is unable to complete the commission, a refund will be issued.
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An agreed amount must be paid for before the artist begins work.
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All payments are to be made in USD through paypal invoice or Vgen payments.
revisions
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Major revisions are only accepted during; 1. Concept stage or 2. Clean up stage
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Minor revisions are okay in moderation.
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Changes to an illustration for something previously approved will incur a fee.
deadlines and deliveries
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Depending on how close a deadline is, there may be a rush fee.
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Unless there IS a deadline set, the artist will take time in insure a quality delivery.
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These are commissions for DIGITAL artwork, no physical products will be provided.
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General turn around time will be 1 week - 6 months. Any delays will be communicated.
copyright & use
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The artist (Merl) reserves all rights to the illustrated piece. Therefore the artist may use the artwork to:
• Promote their services
• Post it on their social medias
• Use artwork for inspired or derived other illustrations.2
The Client may use the illustrated piece for:
• Personal use unless agreed otherwise.
• Upload the completed illustration to their social medias if credited accordingly and visibly. (In this case, merlmemoria @ twitter.)
• Use the completed illustration for promotion of their content creation if credited accordingly and visibly. (In this case, merlmemoria @ twitter.)3
For Commercial use, please contact me directly via Dms or Email.
Commercial use includes:
• Merchandising
• Subscription rewards
• Any sort of trade for monetary value
It does not include full rights to the piece.4
Do not upload my artwork into any websites that involve AI or NFT usage.
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I do not condone the use of my art for any sort of AI or NFTs, nor will I work with or for such.
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The commissioned piece must not be edited in any way unless explicit permission is granted.
l2d specific terms
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Client reserves the right to have the model rigged, to use the model for streaming and to use the model to make monetized and unmonetized content.
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Client may not resell model at a profitable rate
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In the case of reselling, the client must notify the artist upon transfer of rights.
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If the client requires edits made to the model, contact the artist prior to requesting someone else to edit the model. If the artist is unable to take the request, explicit permission to edit the model will be granted.
Failure to follow the ToS stated above will result in being blacklisted permanently.
Mᵉ:MOIR
Mᵉ:MOIR is a collaboration project with étoile for MVs!
Etoile - MV/Expressions
Merl - Animation