Hello! I'm hypo. freelance artist, sometimes streamer, always offbeat.

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, shared 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 (intaglio, linocut and lithography) and photography (film and digital). Before freelancing, I spent 10 years in the biotech industry—working in drug substance from seed train to final purification—to make sure patients always had the medication they need.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 can request to 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 3-4 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 it is necessary to extend my deadline, I will notify you in advance.

  • 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 large 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.

Would you like a personal commission? Read my guidelines and visit my Ko-Fi or send me an email (hypochroma.art at gmail.com).Interested in collaborating on a commercial project? 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)