Please email me at contact@jacquicsmith.com with any commission inquiries.
Commissions are accepted on a first-come basis but are not guaranteed.
CHILDREN'S BOOK COMMISSIONS:
To receive a quote, please provide the following:
- Final book script/story
- Script broken down by page (example: Page 1, Page 2, etc.)
- Art direction for each page (what should be happening in the illustration)
- Total number of pages
- Full spread or half-page illustrations
- Number of main characters + character descriptions/references
- Cover illustration needed? (Front/back/spine)
- Formatting/layout needed for print-ready files
- Print specifications (book size, bleed, publisher requirements if applicable)
Payment & Process
- A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your slot.
- The remaining balance is due before the final files are delivered.
Workflow
- Deposit + project confirmation
- Character/design review
- Sketch phase
- Client adjustments/revisions (Includes 2 rounds of minor revisions)
- Final artwork (Includes 2 rounds of minor revisions)
- Book formatting/layout
- Print-ready file delivery/printing support
PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS:
To receive a quote, please provide the following:
- 3-5 clear reference images with good lighting of the person you'd like illustrated.
- Include personal details like favorite color, preferred hairstyles, or any personal touches. The more information, the better!
- Once we understand the project and timeline, an estimate is made and approved, and the deposit is due.
- Once we understand the project and timeline, an estimate is made and approved, and the deposit is due.
Payment & Process
- A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your slot.
- The remaining balance is due before the final files are delivered.
Workflow
- Deposit + project confirmation
- Character/design review
- Sketch phase
- Client adjustments/revisions (Includes 2 rounds of minor revisions)
- Final artwork (Includes 2 rounds of minor revisions)
- Book formatting/layout
- Print-ready file delivery/printing support
If your project doesn't quite fit into those categories, no worries! I've worked on many illustration, painting, animation, and sculpting projects.
We can chat via email, Zoom, or phone to help figure out what best suits your needs!
Book Title: Luna Learns to Shine
Total Pages: 24 pages
Illustration Type: 10 Full spreads, 4 Half-page illustrations with Front cover + back cover
Formatting Needed: Yes, Print-ready formatting for Amazon KDP, 8.5 x 8.5 inches
Characters:
- Luna (8-year-old Black girl, curly puff ponytails, loves stars)
- Grandma Rose (warm, wise, always wears bright headwraps)
- Mr. Moon (friendly magical moon character)
Example Page Breakdown:
Page 1
Text: Every night, Luna loved looking at the stars from her bedroom window.
Text: Every night, Luna loved looking at the stars from her bedroom window.
Illustration Direction:
Half-page illustration of Luna sitting by her window in pajamas, looking up at a bright moon and stars.
Half-page illustration of Luna sitting by her window in pajamas, looking up at a bright moon and stars.
My Crown My Way Character Design
My Crown My Way Sketch
