Commission requests: To request a commission please fill out the request form here.

Feel free to look through the gallery of previous commissions.

Please include:
- A detailed, but not too long description of what you would like created
- The size you would like
- Whether or not there is a deadline

I will get back to you as soon as I can, but may not be able to work on your project right away Projects with deadlines come first.

Subject Matter: Please keep in mind the style I usually work in, but free to send me ideas that are not within the "fairy" genre, but may refuse a request if I don't think I can do the subject well. I can do character designs, paintings, original story or fanfic illustrations, role playing and game characters etc. Or if you just have a general idea for picture, I can come up with something.

List of possible subjects:
" General fantasy themes : castles, maidens, magic, dragons, fairies, elves, unicorns, foggy moors and
celtic stones
" Fairy tales,
and forest scenes with goblins, elves and fairies
" Victorian, Art Nouveau, Gothic, Steampunk or other elaborate settings and clothing
" Japanese folk tales, Geisha and kistune
" Mermaids, sirens, pirates, tall ships, and historical themes

Portraits: First, photo - realistic portraits are not my strong point. I would be happy to create a fantasy character based on you instead. Smaller sizes will work for a head and shoulders view but not full body, as it is too difficult to capture a likeness at very small sizes. Any photo reference provided must be clear and at least 1 inch in size for the head, though larger is better.

Sizes and Price Ranges:  Keep in mind there is only so much I can fit in an ACEO or small size. Anything in between the standard sizes or in different proportions is also possible.

ACEO/Art Trading Cards 2.5x3.5
4x6
5x7
8x10
9x12
11x14

Media: I will usually work in watercolor or ink, but digital is also possible.

Pricing: Prices will depend on medium, size, complexity, and number of hours the project will take. Pricing will be higher for detailed backgrounds or more than one character.

Payment: Payment is accepted securely by credit card or echeck through paypal.com or by money order. I cannot accept personal checks at the moment. Payment is required up front but you will be able to approve the work at several stages.

How it Works:

Any references you can provide will be helpful. I will be able to show you the first 3 steps through email for your approval before finishing the painting:

1. First I will draw one or more very rough sketches (what I call doodles) to show you and idea of what I will do.
2.  Next I will draw one of those at the final size.

3. That drawing will be transferred to watercolor paper and refined.
4. I may ink darker outlines over the drawing. It is  almost impossible to change the drawing after this point.
5. Next I will paint the picture.

Shipping: Shipping of most artwork is $5+ depending on amount of insurance desired and will be shipped priority mail.

Rights and Publication: All publishing and printing rights to the image remain mine unless  otherwise negotiated. I may post it in my portfolio or make prints. Though will not make prints of portraits without permission. Prices will likely be higher if you are planning on publishing the work or require any extra rights.

©2004 - 2012 The Art of Meredith Dillman. All rights reserved.

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Fairy Artist, Fantasy Art, Fantasy Illustration, Fantasy Art Gifts, Fairy Paintings

Fairy Artist, Fantasy Art, Fantasy Illustration, Fantasy Art Gifts, Fairy Paintings

Fairy Artist, Fantasy Art, Fantasy Illustration, Fantasy Art Gifts, Fairy Paintings

Fairy Artist, Fantasy Art, Fantasy Illustration, Fantasy Art Gifts, Fairy Paintings

Fairy Artist, Fantasy Art, Fantasy Illustration, Fantasy Art Gifts, Fairy Paintings