Commissions currently CLOSED.
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.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE STYLE ART
PORTRAITS
BEASTS AND CREATURES
FLOWER-AND-BIRD (花鸟画)
SHĀNSHUĬ (山水).
STILL LIFE
BOOK COVERS
MONOCHROME
BLUE SKIES
Further examples on Gallery
PORTRAIT & ILLUSTRATION
Original, Fanart & D&D Characters
| Style | Lineart | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Style | Lineart | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Style | Lineart | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Style | Lineart | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| 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.