HELGEANN ART
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Personal and author promo commissions are closed for 2026. I am not currently taking advance bookings for 2027, reopening dates will be announced when confirmed.For book covers, publishing, special editions, endpapers, licensing, and other professional inquiries, please contact: [email protected]
*Hello! Glad to see you on my page. I'm Olya, a visual artist based in France, working in the realms of high fantasy, dark fantasy, classical painting, symbolism, and gothic romanticism.
My work focuses on dark semi-realistic style with a painterly approach and ethereal, atmospheric imagery, aiming to create evocations of presence that feel cinematic and alive. I explore themes of myth and the intersection of beauty and darkness. To me, beauty is not decoration, but something haunting, profound and transformative.My rates vary depending on the scope of the project (portrait, half-body, full-body, more complex illustration, background, additional character, props, licensing type, timeline).For price lists, availability, work inquiries, collaborations with studios, publishers, authors, musicians, or for any questions, please feel free to contact me: [email protected].
General information can be found in the TERMS section.
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TERMS OF SERVICE
General
By commissioning me, the client confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of service.I offer: character illustration, landscapes, couples, classical-like portraits, creatures, animals, background architecture, vintage/modern/antique/medieval settings. I'm fine with artistic nudity, blood or scars, soft NSFW (18+ only).
I do not offer: technical designs, typography, line/vector art, logo, graphic design, furry, anime, explicit gore. I also do not replicate compositions or exact poses from my personal work, or paint characters whose appearance is too close to my own original figures.
Please note: I will paint kids and teenagers for fantasy books, books for children, fairy tales, etc., but I only accept romantic commissions featuring characters who are 18+.The final artwork will reflect my creative style. Visual references/moodboards and clear descriptions of the client's ideas are appreciated.I reserve the right to accept or decline any commission request.
Payment
- The final price will be confirmed once all details have been provided. Work will begin only after deposit is received. Payments are accepted in EUR via PayPal invoice.- 50% upfront and 50% after sketch approval. Payment plans may be available for larger commissions or long term contracts.- The deposit is required and is non-refundable. All payments are non-refundable.
The exception is if I cancel the commission myself due to personal reasons or unexpected life events, then refund will be issued.
Timeline
Completion time and waitlist 2-5 months, depending on my workload. A more precise estimate will be provided during the commissioning process.
Process
- Rough sketch will be sent first. I work in a painterly "oil like" non-line style, and I prefer to block values, composition and main colors straight away.
I will not proceed beyond the sketch stage without approval to ensure we are aligned. During the sketch phase, the client may request any changes. After the sketch is approved, major changes /repainting will require an additional charge, minor tweaks are fine. One small revision is included before the final delivery.- Final high resolution artwork will be delivered as a PNG file via e-mail/ Google Drive. If you need a specific format (square, horizontal), please let me know in advance.
Usage Rights
- My art may not be used for AI training /machine learning /NFT.- All commissions are for personal use only unless a separate commercial agreement is arranged. Personal -use artwork may not be used for profit, resale, marketing, merchandise, or the promotion of any existing or future commercial projects without prior permission and payment of a commercial fee.- Types of commercial licensing:
1.Online promotional license. If the client would like to post the artwork on their social media, websites, share it with their readers, use it to help promote their book/ future commercial project before publication. Printing/cover, not included. I retain the copyright.
2.Full commercial license. Used when the artwork will appear on the book or music album cover, in the interior of the book, in paid advertising, or attached to any physical product being sold. I retain the copyright.
3.Merchandise license (prints, stickers, clothing, special editions etc). I retain the copyright.- In cases of any unauthorized distribution, legal measures will be taken if required.- I retain all copyright. The client may not claim commissioned piece as their own. Artwork may not be edited, recolored, altered or have the signature removed without my consent.- The client is welcome to share the completed artwork online and across social media platforms, provided that proper credit is given to the artist (@tag or “Art by Helgeann”).
I retain the right to showcase commissioned artwork in my portfolio, on my website and social media, including its use in my promotional content as an artist (posts, reels), unless otherwise agreed in advance. I maintain full creative control over the curation of my ig account and reserve the right to share completed artwork at my own discretion. The client will be credited and tagged in any published commission unless anonymity is requested, in which case their privacy will be respected.- Certain illustrations may be considered for limited edition prints, where appropriate.
Final Notes. How To Commission
Any terms listed above may be modified through mutual agreement. Please share any important details in advance.To commission, please contact me via email: [email protected]. Information I will require: the type of illustration (portrait, half-body, full-body, scene, background, cover), visual references, intended usage, brief description of your vision, timeline. Thank you!
