Commissioned Work

Interested in a personal commission? See my terms and guidelines!

PNGtubers/overlays

emotes

studies/sketches

cartoon rendition of the artist jumping in the air next to a cockatiel

I'm hypo (she/they), a FIlipino-American artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area! My work focuses on the richness of life's color—humor, culture, experience, nostalgia—and I want to inspire joy with everything I make.I graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior and a minor in Studio Art focused on printmaking and photography. Before freelancing, I spent 10 years working in the biotech/manufacturing industry.When I'm not painting or streaming, I enjoy gaming with friends, looking at neat birds, and eating entirely too much dessert.

tools

If you're curious about the tools I use in my work, odds are it's listed here:

iPad/mobile

Desktop

  • 14" M1 Max Macbook Pro + Wacom Intuos 4

  • keyboard: Keebio Iris Rev 6 (Gazzew Boba U4Ts/Kailh Box Navies, NicePBT Vasilisa)

Streaming

  • OBS

  • veadotube mini

commission terms of service

by commissioning me, you agree to all of the following:

Rights and usage:

  • Commissions are for personal use and reproduction only and cannot be sold for profit. For commercial work, please contact me to discuss a contract.

  • I retain the rights to the artwork; clients cannot claim my work as their own and must credit me for my work.

  • I have the right to post/publish commissioned work (progress sketches, finished work) for self-promotion and may work on commissions while streaming unless the client requests otherwise.

  • My work cannot be used for NFTs or generative AI.

contacting me:

  • You can contact me directly via email, DMs on Instagram or Bluesky, or request a commission slot via my Ko-Fi page.

  • I'm based in the Pacific timezone (GMT -8) and will try to reply to messages within 1 day.

  • If my commission slots are currently full/closed, you will be placed on a waitlist and contacted when a slot is available.

  • If you're contacting me directly, send me a message with:

  • Your name and pronouns

  • Email for Paypal invoicing

  • The type of commission

  • Your budget

  • A description of your request

  • Do you intend to print your commission?

  • Any references you would like me to use, including examples of my art that are close to what you're looking for

  • Please don't provide AI art for references! Consider using one of the resources from https://helpnoocrefs.carrd.co/.

Commission process:

  • I will contact you to confirm the details of your request and clarify anything I'm unsure about. We will discuss pricing and payment before I begin working.

  • Once I have accepted your request, I will provide a rough draft for you to approve prior to continuing with your commission.

  • My turnaround time is generally 2-4 weeks, depending on complexity and my overall workload. If you need your commission sooner, I will add an additional rush fee.

Fulfillment:

  • You will receive updates and WIP screenshots throughout the process, and can also track my workload and the progress of your commission through my Trello board.

  • You are allowed 2 major revisions.

  • If I feel the need to extend my deadline due to unexpected circumstances, I will notify you.

  • Your completed commission will be delivered electronically via email, and you will receive a high-resolution PNG file. If you request a print-ready file, I will also provide a CMYK PDF.

  • If you'd like to repost your commission on social media, please tag me in it (@hypochroma on Instagram and Cara, @hypochroma.art on Bluesky) or link to my portfolio! I love seeing responses to my work.

payment:

  • Payment is due upfront at your earliest convenience after we have discussed the terms of your commission, through Paypal invoicing or Ko-Fi if you've requested a commission slot. For larger amounts, we can discuss a payment plan.

  • Commissions are non-refundable once I have provided a rough draft.

  • After the first two major revisions, any additional changes requiring a large amount of time/work to complete will result in additional charges.

restrictions:

  • I reserve the right to decline a commission for any reason.

  • I will reject any requests to depict hateful or offensive subject matter.

Interested in a personal commission? Read my guidelines and visit my Ko-Fi or send me an email (hypochroma.art at gmail.com).Interested in working on something together? Email me at hypochroma.art at gmail.com and we can figure out the details.My DMs on Bluesky are also open.I'm looking forward to working with you!

Current Status: CLOSED

commission typebase priceadd’l characters
sketch (grayscale)$50++50% of base price/character
lineart$100++50% of base price/character
lineart + flat color$150++50% of base price/character
fully rendered$200++50% of base price/character

Contributor:
• 6 Years of Being Grump charity fanzine, benefitting St. Jude's Children's Hospital
• NSP 10 Year Anniversary charity fanzine, benefitting RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) and the Center for Black Equity.
• Starbomb Zine, benefitting ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association)