ABOUT

Michelle is an independent creative based in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa.They specialise in traditional Chinese brush art and illustration, applying this
technique to traditional-style ink wash, flower-and-bird paintings and
shānshuǐ landscapes, as well as more contemporary subjects and illustration.
When not drawing, they can be found plying their trade as an independent filmmaker/videographer, and writing and publishing speculative fiction.

STILL LIFE


BOOK COVERS


MONOCHROME


BLUE SKIES


Further examples on Gallery


PORTRAIT & ILLUSTRATION

Original, Fanart & D&D Characters

StyleLineartColour
Bust$35$60
Half Body$50$85
Full Portrait$100$150

TERMS & CONDITIONSBasic portraits comprise a single character on a simple background.
A $20 design fee is added for characters without a preexisting design for visual reference.
Each additional CHARACTER incurs a base fee of +$30 each.
(Inc. characters and basic animals/creatures.)
Additional FOREGROUND ELEMENTS incur a base fee of $20.
(Inc. small plants, fungi, instruments, basic objects etc.)
Additional BACKGROUND ELEMENTS incur a base fee of $30.
(Inc. landscape features, large plants, structures etc.)
Base rates are in USD and are subject to change wrt complexity.

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TRADITIONAL CHINESE BRUSH ART

水墨,仕女画, 花鸟画, 山水。
Ink wash, court ladies, flower-and-bird, & shānshuǐ landscapes.


COURT LADIES FIGURE PORTRAIT (仕女画)

StyleLineartColour
Standard$120$180

TERMS & CONDITIONSShìnǚ portraits comprise a single full-body figure on a plain background.
A $20 design fee is added for characters without a preexisting design for visual reference.
Each additional CHARACTER incurs a base fee of +$30 each.
(Inc. characters and basic animals/creatures.)
Additional FOREGROUND ELEMENTS incur a base fee of $20.
(Inc. small plants, fungi, instruments, basic objects etc.)
Additional BACKGROUND ELEMENTS incur a base fee of $30.
(Inc. landscape features, large plants, structures etc.)
Illustrations are drawn in traditional Chinese brush style.Base rates are in USD and are subject to change wrt complexity.


FLOWER-AND-BIRD (花鸟画)

StyleLineartColour
Standard$60$95

TERMS & CONDITIONSFlower-and-Bird paintings comprise one type of fauna and flora.Each additional FAUNA incurs a base fee of +$35 each.
(Inc. birds, fish, insects, and other basic animals/creatures.)
Each additional FLORA incurs a base fee of $30.
(Inc. flowers, trees, fungi, and other plants etc.)
Base rates are in USD and are subject to change wrt complexity.


SHĀNSHUĬ (山水).

StyleLineartColour
With Reference$100$130
Without Reference$120$180

TERMS & CONDITIONSShānshuǐ paintings comprise a landscape in a minimalist brush style .Base rates are in USD and are subject to change wrt complexity.

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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONSPayment is accepted through Paypal (INTL) or direct transfer (NZ).
Please provide any visual references or descriptions you have!
A 50% deposit is required upon acceptance of quote.
Invoice will be sent on confirmation of project completion.
Balance is due within ten days of invoice and is required prior to delivery.
Minor revisions during work-in-progress stage incurs no additional cost.
Any additional work outside the initial brief will be charged accordingly.