The possibilities are endless! If you browse my gallery you’ll find that I love to use a variety of media for an even wider variety of subjects. I accept commissions for both digital and traditional (typically acrylic paint) work.

Personalized art is a really versatile gift option (and also great for treating yourself!)—some popular ideas include pet portraits, memorial portraits (I can splice together photos of the departed with their living loved ones too), paintings to commemorate special occasions (weddings, family firsts, baby milestones, etc.), or even properties/places with special meaning (think first house, favorite cities and haunts, personal happy places).

Digital art options that I have experience with include reference & character sheets, concept art, illustrations for merchandising, illustrations for book covers & children’s literature, and digital portraits.

Every project is unique, and there’s not too much I am unwilling to consider. When in doubt feel free to ask, and we can discuss what your options might look like!

It’s easy! And it all starts with a conversation. Feel free to contact me via email (sydrobke@yahoo.com), Instagram direct message (@sydrobke) Facebook messenger or the submission form found here. Tell me about what you had in mind, and we can develop a concept together for your unique project.

Based on the details of our discussion, I’ll generate an proposal that includes a quote breaking down the pricing of the piece. Once we’ve agreed upon a timeline and a price, I’ll send over an invoice (or contract if needed). I usually ask for a 50% deposit up front, and the rest can be paid upon completion. I am happy to work with you on a payment plan if desired.

I like to allow for at least one month in turnaround time to ensure the quality of the work. If I have the availability, I may be able to accommodate a project with a shorter time frame.

At any point, you are more than welcome to ask to see a work in progress image.

Once the project is completed and the full payment has been processed, I will send, ship, or deliver the final product based on the terms agreed upon in the proposal.

For further detail, feel free to review my terms and conditions.

When you pay for custom artwork, your money goes toward a. the materials used to make it and b. compensating the artist’s time and talent. I strive to be fully transparent about my pricing and the ideology behind it. Each painting requires at minimum a canvas or surface, gesso and/or primer, a variety of paint colors and brushes, and varnish. I try to factor in these costs along with an estimated budget of my time multiplied by an hourly rate.

Things that may impact the price of your piece include:

-Scale (I do my best to estimate the time commitment that each project will require and pay myself accordingly—taking into account the scope and specifics of the project.)

-Complexity (Are there multiple subjects? Is there a complex background? Does it require extensive prep work or research? etc.)

-Printing, delivery, and/or shipping costs (shipping insurance/protection plan optional)

-Time frame (The timeline for a project tends to dictate how I plan out my work schedule—I like to allow at least one month for the turnaround of a custom piece to ensure quality, but if a quicker delivery is desired I may be able to work with you. There may be additional costs associated with expedited shipping/rush jobs.)

If you have a particular photo in mind to recreate, so long as you have the rights to it or permission to use it, I’m happy to do so! However, if your exact vision for the piece doesn’t already exist, I can work from and/or splice together multiple references to bring it to life. I will NOT work from an AI generated image so please refrain from using it during the planning process (or at all, preferably).

The best references to work from are generally clear, unedited photos taken in natural lighting, but I will work with what you have.

Signed and sealed with several protective layers of high gloss varnish and finished edges, unless otherwise specified. If you would like me to handle framing, allow for additional time (est. 1-2 weeks) and costs (varies with size and desired style of frame).