Maia Cabello

architect - illustrator
based in Buenos Aires

COMMISSIONS

General guidelines for private commissions:When contacting for a private commission artwork please provide the following:
- Your name
- Your contact info
- Type of Commission
- Information on what you would like to have included in your commission artwork (please be as thorough and concise as possible). The specific details of the commission artwork will be determined through written correspondence and may include simple sketches and/or reference material for clarification. References materials are appreciated in order to create a piece that is accurate and/or reach a desired theme or visual appearance.Once a commission is approved, you will be notified and a full payment is expected. Depending on its complexity a 50% down payment agreement can be made, with the remainder 50% due upon completion. Payment is via PayPal, and all fees must be paid in USD.The first step is deciding on the subject and composition of the commission. This begins with you submitting your idea to me. I will likely ask questions during this phase to obtain an understanding of your desire for the artwork. At the beginning, I will work on sketches based on the details discussed. These will be based on the idea presented by you and any references provided.The designs which I feel are strongest will then be provided to you for review and feedback. The point of this step is to ensure the project begins with a strong start. The amount of revisions will vary based on the complexity or level of personalization to the artwork, and will be agreed upon beforehand. This process is important to ensure the project is moving in a favorable direction for both parties.For all commissions, I will provide you with a rough sketch/wip images. You may request 2-3 minor changes in the sketch.For colored commissions, you may request 2-3 minor changes before the final coloring (i.e. different color clothing, hair, flat color background).Once the commissioned artwork is completed, you will receive a digital copy online as JPEG/PNG file, coded in RGB. My work is set to 25x25mm or 297x210mm at 300 DPI. However, depending on the nature of the request file type, sizes and resolution may vary. If you’d like your commission to be a certain size please let me know beforehand.The time to complete a commissioned artwork varies from 1-4 weeks.I reserve myself the right to turn down any commission, request or offer for any reason.I will not draw offensive material nor explicit mature content.By commissioning me you agree to my Terms of Service.

For commercial purposes:To request a quote for your project, please contact me at [email protected] and tell me more about it. Add all information on what you would like to have included in your commission artwork (please be as thorough and concise as possible). Below are some questions that will help me provide a better estimate,- How many illustrations do you need?
- Which size and format?
- Do you have a budget and deadline?
- What is the usage of the illustration? (e.g. book, magazines, website, advertising, billboard, etc) Will you be printing the illustration on products for commercial use? (e.g. fabrics, homewares, clothing)
- For how long do you need to use the illustrations?
- Which territory will the illustration be used in? (e.g. Europe, USA, Worldwide)
- Who are the illustrations for? (client profile)

The final price of a commissioned artwork is based on but not limited to:
- The production time.
- The usage of the illustration (see licensing). The licensing fee is proportional to the usage of the illustration and represents its added value in a precise context. The wider the usage, the higher the fee.

PRICING

TERMS OF SERVICE

By commissioning my artwork the client agrees to the following terms:General Terms
- The client will be notified when I have started on the commissioned artwork. Amount of revisions will depend on the complexity of the work. Standard revision amount is 2 times. The client will receive WIP (Work-In-Progress) images that will include watermarks and be of lower quality in order to preserve the security of the final image.
- The time to complete a commissioned artwork varies from 1-4 weeks.
- Once the commissioned artwork is finished the client will receive the full-resolution image in JPEG/PNG format, coded in RGB.Rights Reserve
- All artwork includes a very subtle signature. The client will not claim my artwork as theirs, nor edit or alter my artwork without permission.
- All artwork created as a private commission is for the client’s personal use only.
- I will retain all rights to the commissioned artwork, including printing rights, distribution rights, and the right to display commissioned work on any personal website/galleries. If the client shares and displays the finished artwork in physical form or via any social media platform or any other digital or internet platform, credit is appreciated. Please do not resell, use for commercial use or for promotion of a commercial project unless otherwise agreed upon. Rights may be negotiated, additional fees may be applied.Payment Terms
- All prices are subject to change.
- Currency accepted is USD and paid via PayPal.
- All commissions must be paid in full. For more complex and bigger pieces a payment agreement can me made.
- Additional fees will be charged for revisions or any changes that are not due to any fault on my part made after 2-3 minor changes, and for revisions reflecting a new direction to the assignment, or new conceptual input. Incorporating new ideas late in the process, or after the composition has been decided can exponentially add to the complexity of the image and the amount of time required to complete it.
- The client is not allowed a refund once I started working on the commissioned artwork.
- If for any reason I am unable to start the commission artwork, the client will receive a full refund.
- If I fail to complete any commissioned work for which a payment has been received, the client will receive a full refund.
- If the client is unsatisfied with the final work, they may request a minor adjustment. I will take the requested adjustment into consideration and will make corrections if it deems appropriate, however, I am under no obligation to do so. Depending on the complexity required for certain adjustments, I may require a fee for additional time required to adjust the final work.

FAQs

ABOUT LICENSINGWhen an artist creates an artwork, commissioned or not, they automatically own the Copyright of that image. Illustrations are paid on the basis of a license. When a client pays for an illustration, or every other creation from an artist, they usually don’t buy it forever. A license means an authorization to use a commissioned or pre-existing illustration or design, for a specific purpose, specific duration and specific geographical limits. The client is therefore "granted of rights".A license can be exclusive, meaning no one else can use that image while the client's license is active, or it can be non-exclusive meaning that anyone can license that image from the artist at any given time.If you see an illustration of mine that you are interested in, please contact me. If you want to sell products with my illustration, licensing can take the form of royalties, or a flat fee. Licensing details will be written in a Licensing Agreement. You can also commission me to create a new illustration project.If you’d like to use my illustrations without restrictions, we can negotiate a buyout. You will be able to use my illustration without any limitations of time, purpose and geographical limits. In this case, the licensing fee will be much higher than a standard limited licensing. Please note that a buyout is not a Copyright transfer. I retain the right to be recognized as the author of the illustration, and I may use the image for self-promotion (e.g. portfolio).ARE WE A GOOD MATCH?When commissioning an artist is important to take in consideration their overall aesthetic and style. Please take a look at my online Portfolio or Social Media to see if it fits the aesthetic you are looking for. If you see an illustration with a particular style, subject, or color palette that you like, please let me know.The time it takes me to complete a commissioned artwork varies from 1-4 weeks. It all depends on the amount of illustrations and the complexities of day to day life. Of course I will always work my best to meet all deadlines.My overall process starts with sketches on paper and/or digital, based on the idea presented by you and any references provided. The designs which I feel are strongest will then be provided to you for review and feedback. The point of this step is to ensure the project begins with a strong start. The amount of revisions will vary based on the complexity of the artwork, and will be agreed upon beforehand. This process is important to ensure the project is moving in a favorable direction for both parties. After the sketching stage, the rest of my work is fully digital.For all commissions, depending on the media and specifications agreed, I can provide different types of file formats (raster: tiff, jpg, png / vector: svg, pdf). These details will be specified in my quote and/or Licensing Agreement. The source material or layered files are not delivered, certain exceptions may apply.

CONTACT

Please contact me for any inquiries.

Buenos Aires, Argentina
[email protected]

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