ATTENTION: New TOS and COMMISSION INFO AVAILABLE HERE.
THE BELOW INFORMATION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY and should be disregarded for commission pricing purposes.

Terms of Service & Commission Information

Terms of Service & General Commission Information for Alyssa Davis (also known as KaiserFlames, Wingleader, alydavart, and Alyssa McCarthy).

1 - General Information

1. The Artist reserves the right to decline any commission for any reason at any time before payment has been received.
2. The Artist will not create art or imagery of the following: illegal activities, racism, offensive materials, erotica of any kind, excessive gore, all of which will be judged at the discretion of the Artist.
3. Communication between the Client and the Artist will be web-based and conducted through email (Alyssa.Davis@alyssadavisillustration.com), which is preferred, or by private Note on deviantART.com (KaiserFlames). The Artist will not discuss commission details by phone, Skype, webcam, or any other video/microphone method of communication unless the Artist agrees or deems it appropriate.
4. The Artist retains all rights to the commissioned pieces. See Image Rights below.
5. All commissioned pieces will be created using digital media (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Painter, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Mudbox, etc.)
6. Requests for traditional media commissions are no longer being accepted. Please contact the Artist if you have concerns.
7. The Client must allow for artistic liberty. The Artist will not copy a specific "style" if that style is that of another artist or creator. 
8. The Client may request progress updates on pieces that will be shaded, colored, or painted.
9. If the Client has requested progress updates, changes may be requested only during the "sketch" stage. One additional complete sketch may be requested if the first is unsatisfactory, additional sketches will cost $15 each.
10. The Artist does not create logos.
11. The Artist will create mascots, however, they are considered a commercial creation and will be subject to different criteria as per the Artist's discretion.
12. IMPORTANT: Estimated times for completion of a piece given by the Artist are highly susceptible to change. Unknown delays may occur. Please have patience. If you have concerns, please let the Artist know as soon as the issues arise so that they may be addressed.

2 - Contact (By Email is PREFERRED)  

• Email: Alyssa.Davis@alyssadavisillustration.com (If you are requesting a commission quote, please include the word "Commission" in the subject line!)
• Website: (see contact form below)
• DeviantART: please send Notes to "KaiserFlames" (Please note that this is not the preferred method of communication if you are requesting a commission.)

When contacting the Artist for a commission quote, please include a description of the subject(s) to be depicted, the environment (if any), the medium (to include size and type of commission [see Pricing below]), the payment method and any other pertinent information so that an accurate quote may be given.


3 - Image Rights

1. The Artist retains all reproduction rights to the commissioned piece.  This includes but is not limited to creating and selling prints and other merchandise and promotional use.
2. The Client reserves all intellectual rights to the character/subjects depicted in the image.
3. The Artist reserves the right to display the commissioned piece by any means or in any format.
4. The Client may not create prints or profit from the commissioned piece in any fashion.
5. The Client may display the image, and digitally post it as long as easily visible credit is given to the Artist (information required for proper credit: Alyssa Davis, alyssadavisillustration.com, and watermark).
6. The Artist's watermark, signature, or logo must remain on the commissioned piece.
7. The Client may print the commissioned piece for personal viewing (such as in his or her own home).
8. The Client may create avatars, icons, etc, by cropping.
9. The Client may not alter the appearance final artwork except by cropping or resizing. A copy of the final artwork will be provided in .png format with a transparent background if the Client requests it and the piece allows for it with minimal editing.
10. The Client may request partial or exclusive image rights at additional cost (generally 150%-250% the final cost of the piece). For additional information, please contact the Artist at alyssa.davis@alyssadavisillustration.com.  Pricing will be decided by the Artist on a case-by-case basis.

4 - Pricing

1. All monetary values are in USD. Please do not send payment in any currency other than USD.
2. All base prices are non-negotiable after the final quote has been given and will not be lowered unless it is at the Artist's sole discretion.
3. All prices are subject to change depending upon complexity, size, medium, and difficulty of individual pieces.
4. All prices are based upon a piece containing a single major subject. Additional subjects will be added to a single piece for a fee.
5. All prices listed reflect digital pieces only.
6. 6. IMPORTANT: Requests for traditional commissions will usually be declined.

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5 - Base Prices

Prices based on one single subject only.

SKETCH
    $25 +

Additional Samples:
none at this time :(

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SIMPLE SHADED CLEAN LINE ART
    $40 +

Additional Samples:
sample 2

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FULLY RENDERED SINGLE SUBJECT
        with no environment
    $100 +

Additional Samples:
sample 2  |  sample 3
sample 3 features 2 major subjects

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SPEED PAINT
    $150 +
Speed paints are smaller and rougher than full illustrations

Additional Samples:
sample 2  |  sample 3

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UNLISTED COMMISSIONS TYPES
If you are looking for something I don't have above, please feel free to contact me! I have a wide array of artistic skills. Icons, Reference Sheets, realistic pieces (reference photo must be provided) , paintings of environments and landscapes, and other such things are within my abilities!

Price based on one single subject only.

CLEAN LINE ART
    $30 +
Discounts available for high quantity "template" orders. Templates may be provided in .PSD format with layers and masks for easy use.

Additional Samples:
sample 2  |  template sample

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Prices based on one single subject only.

BASIC COLOR SKETCH
    $50 +

Additional Samples:
none at this time :(

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FULLY RENDERED SINGLE SUBJECT
        with full environment
    $250 +

Additional Samples:
sample 2  |  sample 3
sample 4  |  sample 5
sample 3 features 2 major subjects

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EACH ADDITIONAL MAJOR SUBJECT
will be at least an additional 50% of single subject quote
fee based upon complexity and size of subject

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EXTREME DETAIL FEE
If the piece contains extreme amounts of detail (i.e. your dragon character is fully scaled or your bird creature has intricate feathers with patterns on them) there will be an additional charge based upon the type of commission you are requesting. Fee will range upwards from 20% the base cost of the piece.

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MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS
Price will be adjusted should the client wish to add
additional details, such as a "spot environment" or
large and/or complicated "props."

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6 - Payment

1. Accepted payment methods: PayPal (+3% fee), Cashier's Check, Money Orders.
2. Please Note: the Client may pay through Paypal with a debit or credit card even if he or she does not have a Paypal account. Please ask the Artist for more details.
3. IMPORTANT REGARDING PAYPAL: Payments should be made with the "services" option selected. Do not send payment as a "gift."
4. A rough sketch may be requested by the client before payment is made, however no additional sketches or further work on the piece will continue until payment is made in full (unless otherwise agreed upon).
5. Payment plans can be made for pieces over $200, where $200 will be required up front, and the remainder can be payed in installments at later dates. The Artist will not release the final image to the Client until payment has been received in full.     
6. A unique Invoice will be provided to each client upon completion of the commissioned piece.
   
   

7 - Fast-Processing Fees

The client may request the piece by a specific deadline, however a fast-processing fee may be added at the Artist's discretion based upon the specified deadline, the subject matter, materials, etc. For more information, please contact the Artist.

Shipping (CLOSED, as tradtitional pieces are no longer being accepted)

1. A shipping fee will be added to the total commission price for any traditional media piece that the Client wishes to be shipped to him or herself. (AT THIS TIME: REQUESTS FOR TRADTITIONAL PIECES WILL BE DECLINED)
2. Shipping fees will vary depending upon the size and weight of a piece.
3. The time for a piece to be shipped can vary greatly. If you have requested shipping and have not received your piece, please be patient.
4. The Artist is not responsible for articles lost, damaged, or stolen during shipping.
5. The Artist does not offer printing services at this time.
6.  The Artist will look into tracking and/or delivery confirmation if the Client requests it. 7. If the piece is returned to the Artist for any reason and the Client still wishes it to be shipped, additional shipping fees will be required.

8 - Refunds

1. If payment is made with Paypal, the Client may request a full refund within 24 hours of the Artist receiving payment.
2. No refunds will be made after 24 hours of the Artist Receiving payment through Paypal.
3. Refunds will not be made on cashier's checks or money orders.

By sending payment, the Client agrees to all terms listed above.

Terms of Service last updated  February 2017.

If you have any questions or need something clarified, please feel free to contact me. I don't bite. :)

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