mikasartarchive

freelance illustrator based in the Philippines who likes drawing cute and whimsical art

about the artist

Hello, I'm Mika! I'm a freelance illustrator based in the Philippines who likes drawing cute things and exploring different art styles. I mainly do freelance illustrator works and I aspire to be a book illustrator in the future if given a chance.I worked as a production planning team leader engineer before and currently working as a software engineer. I do art as a hobby.You can support me through giving me ko-fi donations, it is greatly appreciated!

contact me

for commissions and inquiries, you may contact me through my twitter, instagram, facebook, or emailif you love my work and want to support/help me buy art materials and setup physical merch, you can visit my ko-fi, or buy me a coffee profiles for donations (or just retweet, share my commission sheet for free!)I'd greatly appreciate it if you recommend me to other people looking for artist to commission!

frequently asked questions

Q: what program/software do you use for your illustrations?
A: I mainly use Paint Tool SAI and Clip Studio Paint for my illustrationsQ: what tablet do you use for your illustrations?
A: I currently use Huion Kamvas 13 to make my illustrationsQ: what are your working days?
A: I am now working on my days off, my working schedule might change depending on queue, if there are rush orders, or personal emergenciesQ: do you allow other people to repost your art?
A: sorry, I do not allow reposts even if credit is givenplease do not hesitate to contact me if you have any more questions

day off schedule

my days off might change depending on my shift schedule on my regular job, here are my current days off per week:

  • saturday

  • sunday

mika's art commissions: closed!

book illustrations

the steps / process I will do for illustrating a book will be here and I will update this from time to time in case there are revisions on the process for better results in the future!NOTE: prices may vary depending on the story / type of illustrations / how many pages are needed for the book

  • commission queue board for book illustration progress

  • character design

  • initial cover design

  • thumbnails / storyboard

  • color tests

  • interior colors / clean and rendered images of the spreads

  • cover design

  • credits design (if applicable)

  • NOTE: the art style may vary depending on the story and the target audience of the book

t.o.s. + process

terms of service

  • PAYMENT FIRST. Client can pay 100% upfront or 50% first and the remaining 50% before receiving the final piece.

  • Ownership and copyright of the artwork are MINE. I have the right to use the final piece on my portfolio or my social media accounts.

  • Commissioned piece is for PERSONAL USE only.

  • Client must PROVIDE reference photos.

  • Please DO NOT REMOVE my watermark on the final piece.

  • No cancellation of request. Once 100% or 50% is paid, payment is NON-REFUNDABLE.

  • ADDITIONAL CHARGES may apply depending on complexity.

  • Some terms may change if the commissioned piece is for COMMERCIAL USE. It will be priced HIGHER than the regular commissions.

mode of payment

I accept payments through PAYPAL for international clients and GCASH for PH clients

important notes

  • First come, first serve basis is implemented.

  • Turnaround time usually takes 3 days to 1 week onwards depending on the complexity of the piece, ongoing queue, and artist status.

  • I will update the client if ever an emergency comes up and it will affect the commission process.

  • USD rates are not conversion of PHP rates, price varies for international and local clients.

  • I will do the commission only in the art styles that I offer.

  • May or may not accept rush orders, additional charges will apply.

commission process

  • Client may send me a direct message on my twitter, instagram, facebook, or may opt send me an email. My typical response time is 24 hrs to 48 hrs.

  • Once all the art details are confirmed and the commission request is accepted, the client can choose to pay 100% upfront or 50% first.

  • Once payment is received, I'll send a link for the client's commissioned art progress from my commission queue, so they can track the status of their commissioned art.

  • I'll send a snip of the initial sketch to the client before coloring in case there are some revisions.

  • I'll also send a snip of the initially colored piece to see if it's okay for the client.

  • Once the colored piece is approved, the client must pay remaining 50% if they paid half first.

  • I'll send a google drive link for the high quality file.