Digital Art Commissions
Let’s be blunt: most commission platforms are built to frustrate you.
You're stuck scrolling through samples that all blur together, price lists that don’t tell you what you’re buying, and vague terms like “semi-detailed” or “fast turnaround.”
At Minerva Art Studio, we keep it simple. You tell us what you need. We draw it. You get it delivered — sized, formatted, and ready to be used the way you meant to use it.
What We Do
We create digital art built for a purpose — whether it’s a character for your story, a poster for your brand, or a scene that captures the mood you're after. This isn’t off-the-shelf artwork or recycled templates. Every commission is designed to match the tone, message, and intent behind the request.
We work from your idea — rough or refined — and turn it into fully finished art, formatted the way you need it.
You send
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A prompt, script, mood board, or short idea
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Style reference or visual tone (optional)
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What the piece is for — print, campaign, story, profile, etc.
We deliver
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Initial sketch or thumbnail
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Refined version with color, composition, and detail
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Final render in your requested format
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Optional layered file (PSD) for edits or reuse
Style Options
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Semi-realistic
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Painterly or textured
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Stylized flat-color
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Linework with color pass
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Graphic/poster-style (good for merch or promos)
The Process: How It Works
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You send a brief — long or short, doesn’t matter.
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We sketch the base idea.
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You review. We revise or move forward.
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Final artwork is delivered, ready to use.
File Formats You’ll Get
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High-resolution PNG or JPG
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PSD with editable layers (on request)
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Sized and formatted for web, print, or layout use
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Optional transparent background
Our Services
We don’t make assumptions. You’ll get exactly what’s agreed upon — style, format, layout, and delivery type. And if you’re not sure yet, we’ll ask the right questions to figure it out.
Structure-First Illustration Process
Every piece begins with construction lines: head axis, torso tilt, limb placement, perspective grid. We treat it like stage blocking — light direction, volume, gesture — all mapped out before the rendering starts.
Why this solves the problem:
Most failed commissions skip this. The results look awkward, unbalanced, or “off.” We plan like we’re building a shot, not just filling a canvas.
Style-Matching Across Media Goals
Need something painterly for a storybook? Flat-color for merch? Semi-realistic for your game dev deck? We adjust brushwork, line tension, and color blocking to match the tone and platform you're aiming for.
Why this helps:
You're not hiring us to draw how we like. You're hiring us to match the purpose of your art. Most artists don’t make that distinction.
Color Control and Temperature Logic
We don’t guess colors. We build palettes based on local color + light source + atmospheric tone. Shadow saturation, bounce light, rim lighting — all handled before we commit to color.
Why this fixes bad artwork:
Most commissions are either washed out or neon. We build value and depth from tone, not filters.
Expression and Gesture Accuracy
We don’t freeze-frame generic smiles or symmetrical poses. We draw human gestures with real movement, weight shift, and natural expression. This includes facial asymmetry, eyelid behavior, and posture balance.
Why this matters:
Emotion dies when the expression feels fake. We keep the structure intact so the feeling comes through.
Scene and Composition Design
If your art includes background or scene elements, we use visual hierarchy to guide the eye. That means: strong focal points, rule-of-thirds framing, balance between figure and setting.
Why it’s a problem-solver:
Too many background commissions look busy or disconnected. We draw foreground, midground, and depth with clarity.
Format-Ready Output: Print, Web, Merch
We deliver files that match your actual use case. No resizing needed. From book covers and banners to icons and thumbnails, we prep safe zones, bleed margins, and DPI targets from the start.
Why this saves stress:
Most commission art arrives wrong-sized. We’ve seen 800px files sent for poster printing. We format right the first time.
Character Add-Ons: Expression Sheets, Props, Poses
Need your character in two outfits? Holding gear? In a turnaround? We build modular assets or multi-view sheets so you can reuse the design across touchpoints.
Why this solves real use cases:
No one wants to re-hire five artists just to get five expressions. We build once, format for reuse.
File Management and Format Clarity
We label your files correctly, organize layers on request, and deliver in multiple formats — web-safe PNGs, editable PSDs, CMYK-ready JPGs, transparent backgrounds. No clutter. No guessing.
Why this matters:
Clients get stuck with one unusable version all the time. We prepare for your use — not ours.