Hi, I'm Colors!I'm a freelance artist based in NC, USA.
I stream art and comfy games on Twitch throughout the week, schedules posted on Twitter.

About

I'm ccolors95, or colors, and I do art sometimes! I started drawing digitally back in 2011 and have been consistently drawing since 2017. I find a lot of inspiration from anime, video games, and other artists. I hope to continue to grow as an artist and improve with every piece!I have been streaming on Twitch since 2017 and plan to continue streaming for as long as I can. I often stream progress of commissioned pieces and a variety of games.

Tools of the Trade

Tablet: HUION Kamvas Pro 16
Program: Clip Studio Paint


Final Fantasy XIV

I run the <Otter> FC on Cactuar! I've been playing since 2015 and love making new friends. Come say hi, or join us for fun times!More info on my character can be found here

Portfolio

Emotes

Chibi Art

Anime Style

Paintings

Mermay Paintings

Previous Years

Mermay 2020

Previous Years

Mermay 2021

Additional Years

Mermay 2022

Additional Years

Mermay 2023

Additional Years

Commissions

Please consult my Terms of Service before continuing. By commissioning me, you agree to the Terms I have laid out. Violation of my ToS will lead to the cancellation of current and future commissions.

Terms of Service


Commission Disclaimers

  • Payment Method: All payments are processed through VGen which handles payments through Stripe or PayPal (client choice). For sketch commissions, full payment is required upfront before completion. For any rendered work, half of the total price is required before I begin the piece. Once the piece has been completed and meets customer satisfaction, the remaining half of the payment will be required in order to receive all affiliated files.

  • Refunds: All commissions are nonrefundable. Clients can cancel a commission request before I have started working on the piece, please contact me if you choose to do this.

  • I will NOT draw: Furries, gore, extreme violence, nudity, sexual activities, and/or full suits of armor. Sexual themes and suggestive poses are okay.

  • Pricing Large Pieces: For pieces with a full background included, I will be charging based on the hours spent working on the piece instead of using my base prices. I tend to spend a lot more time and energy on these pieces; the added depth and complexity increases the amount of work required. Therefore, these pieces will be priced at $25 USD/hour.

  • Rights: I reserve the right to decline and cancel commission requests. I hold the rights over all commissions and art I create and can upload these pieces to social media.

  • Commercial Rights: I charge 50% of the value of the piece(s) for commercial rights. This will allow buyers to use my art for commercial purposes with no limitations. If you are interested in using a commission for commercial purposes, you must contact me and purchase rights before doing so.

  • Liabilities: I am not liable for any copyright infringements clients receive when sharing commissioned art. I am not liable for Twitch approving commissioned emotes, be sure to consult Twitch TOS before commissioning.

  • Commission Process: When I begin a commissioned piece, I will contact you with a sketch of your requested art. You are free to make changes to the design before and during the sketching phase. If you would like to add emotes to an emote order, you may do so up until the sketching process is complete. Once you are satisfied with the design of the piece, I will complete the commission. Minor edits are permitted, but larger design changes will cost extra to complete.

  • Delivery Method: Once your piece is complete, I will send you a watermarked version of the image through your primary contact method until payment is confirmed. All files will be delivered to your primary contact method, although I can also email these files if preferred.


Expectation of Clients

  • When Commissioning: Use the proper google form to submit your commission request (the Anime Character Form and Emote Form) unless I have instructed otherwise in private messages. Be sure to fill out the form concisely and carefully: include any and all information regarding the piece in mind.

  • Communication: I expect responses to be made in a timely manner. If I do not receive feedback about a commissioned piece within 7 days, I will remove the piece from my commission queue.

  • Payment: All payments are processed through VGen which handles payments through Stripe or PayPal (client choice). For sketch commissions, full payment is required upfront before completion. For any rendered work, half of the total price is required before I begin the piece. Once the piece has been completed and meets customer satisfaction, the remaining half of the payment will be required in order to receive all affiliated files.


Use Policy

Clients are allowed to:

  • Use commissions for social media icons.

  • Crop and resize commissions for personal online use (with proper credits).

  • Use for personal study.

  • Print commissions for personal use.

  • Post the final commission online using the watermarked piece.

  • Any other personal use with proper credits to who the artist is.

Clients are NOT allowed to:

  • Remove signatures and watermarks.

  • Draw, trace, or paint over my work.

  • Make or request any edits to my art without permission.

  • Sell my artwork in any respect without proper right purchasing first.


Pricing


Emotes - $30 USD

  • Includes 400px, 112px, 56px, and 28px sizes

  • $20+ for animation

  • $15 for Holiday/Minor edits


Character Sketches

  • Chibi Sketches - $25 USD

  • Pencil Sketches - $30 USD

  • Anime-Style Colored Bust Sketch - $30 USD

  • Anime-Style Thigh-up Sketches - $50 USD

  • Add-ons available


Chibi - $65 USD

  • Includes social media icon

  • $20-40+ for Background Elements and props (depending on complexity)

  • $25+ for added animals/Pokemon


Busts - $55 USD

  • Includes social media icon

  • $20-40+ for Background Elements and props (depending on complexity)

  • $25+ for added animals/Pokemon


Half Body - $80 USD

  • Includes social media icon

  • $20-40+ for Background Elements and props (depending on complexity)

  • $25+ for added animals/Pokemon


Full Body - $120 USD

  • Includes social media icon

  • $20-40+ for Background Elements and props (depending on complexity)

  • $25+ for added animals/Pokemon



Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order a commission?To order, use the Google Form and input any relevant information concerning your desired piece. Emote commissions are offered through a separate form.
How do you handle payments?All payments are processed through VGen which handles payments through Stripe or PayPal (client choice). For sketch commissions, full payment is required upfront before completion. For any rendered work, half of the total price is required before I begin the piece. Once the piece has been completed and meets customer satisfaction, the remaining half of the payment will be required in order to receive all affiliated files.
Do you offer rush orders?Yes. The price varies depending on how soon you would like your piece. Typically, I have commissions completed within 8-10 weeks of receiving a request.
- Within 1-2 Days of ordering: Double commission price.
- Within 7 days: Add 50% commission price
- Within 14 days: Add 25% commission price
How will I receive my commission?All commissions are discussed and sent over the contact method of your choice. I will also upload any and all related files through VGen.
How can I contact you?You can message me on any of the social media platforms listed in the footer. You can also email me at [email protected]. Discord is my primary platform, but I check each one daily!
How do you charge for larger pieces?If your piece includes a background component or could be considered a full illustration instead of just a character drawing, my prices change slightly. Instead of charging a base price, you will be charged $25 an hour. The total time taken and price will be explained through your chosen method of contact.
My piece doesn't quite fit into the categories in the form, what do I do?If you have a specific request that doesn't quite fit into my available categories, please feel free to message me on any of my social media accounts! While I offer specific types of commissions, I am sometimes willing to do something different. Please note: I may decline the request if I don't think I can do it or do not have the time to complete it.
Do you stream when you're working on commissioned pieces?Sometimes! If a client requests the piece to appear on stream so they can view progress, I will do my best to share the process! If a client requests for a piece to not appear on stream, I am happy to comply. If any images of real people are provided as reference, I keep them off stream at all times for privacy's sake. I will also try to inform you when I work on your piece. However, the best way to remain informed is to keep up with my Twitch stream. I may forget to message!

Sketchbook

FFXIV Content

Some call me Colors, others call me Yana Alessandri from Cactuar! I've been playing since 2015 and have made some amazing connections through the game.If you're interested in the content I create relating to the game, navigate to the links below. The character card holds information concerning FFXIV characters I've made along with photo references. The art inquiries link provides explanations for how to get art of your WoL.