alma.k.rowan

digital artist | crazy plant lady

Self-proclaimed chonky foliage expert

NOTICE:
I will be unavailable December 21st-26th
and December 30th-January 1st
(and you should be too!!!!)

..ABOUT..

NICE TO MEET YOU!

Hello!

Thank you for stopping by!My name is Alma 🍎
I'm a self-taught artist from Poland,
and if you wanted to have your question
answered (or learn more about me),
you're in the right place!

..F.A.Q..

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tools of trade

Tablet: XP Pen Artist Pro 22"
Software: Clip Studio Paint Pro
Digital sketchbook: iPad Pro 11" 2018 + ProcreateBrushes: main brush CSP, main brush Procreate
(but I also use a lot of others when I sketch!)

art

Art trades and collabs: friends only
References: Pinterest, CSP models, own photos
Canvas: 3000x3000px and upQ: I want to order something you don't have in your commissions offer...
A: DM or email me! Maybe I'll be able to accommodate your anyway ♡

tutorials and resources

Compilation of the ones so far can be found HERE!Q: Do you plan on making more?
A: Yes! This year was a bit hectic, but hopefully in 2025 I will be able to resume my monthly series, and eventually even finish the chibi guide as well.Q: Can I request a tutorial?
A: Sure thing! I can't promise I'll be able to get to it though. Just send me a DM or email ♡Q: Can you make a tutorial on your coloring style?
A: The coloring style I use is very simple cell shading. I don't have much to say about it other than the guides I learned it from myself, so I don't think I'll make a tutorial on it, but I hope now that you know the name of it, you'll be able to find what you're looking for!

other F.A.Q.

Q: Is Alma your real name?
A: Not my governmental name, no!
🍎 But it's mine enough.Q: How old are you?
A: I was born in 1997!Q: How long have you been drawing for?
A: I started from complete 0 in summer of 2010, and I tried digital art in December of 2015 ♡Q: Can you teach me to draw?
A: Besides my small tutorials and tips, no, sorry! I don't have any background in education nor have I studied art in an academic setting, so I don't think I have any credentials to teach it one on one or in group classes.Q: How did you learn to draw?
A: Mostly from tutorials I found scattered around Deviantart and Pinterest!

ASK YOUR QUESTION:

If your budget doesn't meet the prices,
please let me know ahead of time.
I might be able to accommodate you anyway with
adjusting the commission type or amount of details!

Before placing your order, make sure to read my terms of service.

Personal use price. For commercial use, check TOS.
Detailed designs might require additional fee.Simple pattern or shape background is included in the price.

simple / no background chibi

85€ +
2,5 heads tall
Comes with a simple pattern or color background
and a transparent background version.

charm background chibi

100€ +
The background is floating items (like for example flowers).Comes with transparent background version unless the character
is interacting directly with the background.

scene background chibi

100€ +
The background is a little scene in closed composition.Comes with transparent background version unless the character is
interacting directly with the background.

full illustration chibi

120€ +
The background is a scene in open composition.
The price varies depending on complexity of the you'd like to include.Unless requested ahead of time, DOES NOT come with transparent background version.
You can request a coloring page version.

isometric background chibi

120€ +
The background is a scene in open composition in isometric style.
This chibi character style is always Pea Chibi.
The price varies depending on complexity of the you'd like to include.DOES NOT come with transparent background version.
You can request a coloring page version.

experimental chibi styles

BEAN CHIBI
50€ +
2 heads tallAny kind of background other than
isometric can be added with extra fee.

Before placing your order, make sure to read my terms of service.

Personal use price. For commercial use, check TOS.
Detailed designs might require additional fee.Simple pattern or shape background is included in the price.

bust illustration

70€ +Cut around the ribs area.Comes with transparent background version unless
the character is interacting directly with the background.

halfbody illustration

100€ +Cut around the hips area.Comes with transparent background version unless
the character is interacting directly with the background.

fullbody illustration

150€ +
Depending on the pose the feet might not be visible.Comes with transparent background version unless
the character is interacting directly with the background.

freestyle illustration

100€ +
Depending on the price you'd like to pay, the crop might differ.
I'm going to draw your character in a full illustration setting
(open composition style of background).You still have as much control over this process as you would like to have
(if you want to, this can be a skeb-style "surprise me!" fanart commission).

Before placing your order, make sure to read my terms of service.

emotes

Full file size of an emote is 500x500px

one: 35€
three: 100€
five: 160€long emote: 80-100€*

*The price depends on the amount of middle part elements (1-3).

Streaming use fee is
already included in the price.
Emoji comes in multiple sizes for the ease of cross-platform use.
(500x500, 320x320, 128x128, 112x112, 56x56, 28x28)If you'd like to use them as physical
merch (like stickers) please let me
know so we can discuss the pricing.Please, note, that less detailed designs will translate better for simple & cute emotes!

Before placing your order, make sure to read my terms of service.

Reference sheet comes with all extra information needed for your character design. This includes patterning layouts and if needed, step-by-step guides to achieving specific textures.
Please, make sure to let me know what elements you need the focus on the most. Stick figure layout idea will be very helpful when estimating your individual pricing.I do not do character design just reference sheets of existing ones.
In special cases I might accept a design revamp commission related to reference sheet order.

reference sheet

Base price estimate:
(layout fee 20-70€)
+
total price of elements
(bust, halfbody etc.)

For official V-streamer reference sheets, promotional licensing fee might apply to the base price (negotiable).

Besides the reference sheet, you're also going to receive
every character illustration separately on transparent background
(fullbodies, halfbodies, busts...) which you are allowed to use for
example in schedule posts and other promotional posts/works.

It's possible to get alternative versions of outfits or hairstyles with the use of the same pose, in which
case the price of each next outfit is going to be less than a completely new illustration price.

Where needed, additional illustrations (like tutorials or layering explanation drawings) can be also provided.
They might come with extra fee, depending on their complexity.

introduction sheet

60-100€
More detailed characters are going to be simplified.
You can request specific items to be featured around the character.It works well as a cute stickers page too!
For official V-streamer reference sheets and/or making actual stickers, promotional
licensing fee might apply to the base price (negotiable).

[coming soon]

..PORTFOLIO..

ART AND RESOURCES

..ARCHIVE..

TUTORIALS AND RESOURCES

If you're interested in getting a notification when I post a new tutorial, or a new part of an ongoing one, consider:-following me over on tumblr
-following me over on ko-fi
-joining Ivy's and my discord server
and getting "Alma's Tutorials" role

..TOS..

TERMS OF CONDITIONS

By engaging in a commission and making a payment, you ("the Commissioner") agree to be bound
by the following Terms of Service ("the Agreement") between you and Alma K. Rowan ("the Artist").To discuss any parts of the terms of service please contact the Artist directly before making a payment.The terms and conditions are always subject to change, however only the terms that were in effect apply to you.

MOST IMPORTANT

◦ The Artwork is going to be drawn by Alma K. Rowan, to the best of the Artist's abilities.
◦ The Commissioner is going to receive a digital copy of the commissioned artwork unwatermarked, in full resolution.
No physical copies will be provided or shipped.
◦ After the files are delivered to the Commissioner, the Artist is not responsible for certain situations in which the files might get lost
(like hardware damage/malfunction/loss, issues with online storage on side of the provider).
To ensure their further availability, save the files on your own devices.
◦ The Artist reserves the right to decline any commission, for whatever reason.
◦ Any ill behavior¹ will not be tolerated and the commission will be canceled and refunded if it occurs.

¹Ill behavior, as in: unacceptable socially acts (racism, fascism, etc., not ceasing certain behaviors upon the Artist's request - eg. flirting, condescending manner of speech/writing, etc.).

TECHINCAL INFORMATION

◦ Unless requested otherwise ahead of time, the Commissioned Artwork is going to be delivered:
• in .png file format
• in 3000x3000 pixels or higher size
• in 300dpi or higher resolution
• via Microsoft Onedrive or Google Drive link (perishable after a month of availability).
◦ Alongside the full resolution unwatermarked file, the Commissioner will also receive a copy "for posting", which is going to be sized down, of lower dpi and watermarked. It is encouraged to use this version if posting the Artwork on social media to protect the integrity of the Artwork.
◦ It is possible for a coloring page version (uncolored line art) of the Artwork to be prepared without any extra costs.
◦ It is possible for an alternative version ("find 10 differences" - style activity) of the Artwork to be prepared, however it might come with extra fees.

USAGE AND CREDITS
PERSONAL USE

◦ If not agreed upon, the artwork is for personal use only. The Commissioner may not reproduce, distribute, or use the artwork for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the Artist.
◦ The Artist retains all rights, including intellectual property rights, to the commissioned artwork. The Artist has the right to use, display, and reproduce the artwork for promotional or commercial purposes, including but not limited to advertising of future projects and online as well as physical portfolios.
◦ The Commissioner may not claim ownership or authorship of the artwork.
◦ The Commissioner may post the artwork on social media platforms and use it as a banner, icon, etc. providing credits to the Artist.
◦ If the Commissioner requests private artwork or wishes to withhold the artist from posting publicly, additional charges may apply. The details and fees for private artwork will be discussed and agreed upon separately.

USAGE AND CREDITS
COMMERCIAL USE

◦ Once agreed upon, the commissioned Artwork can be used by the Customer for commercial purposes under the following tiers.
Price of each tire is negotiable and depends on such factors as your following size, or prognosed amount of sales.» Content Creator Tier: The Commissioner may use the artwork on monetized platforms such as TwitchTV and YouTube. The Commissioner is allowed to alter the Artwork as needed (like editing into promotional posts art, like schedules, announcements etc.). It is required to provide proper credit to the Artist in a visible place.
» Commercial Tier: In addition to using the artwork on monetized platforms, the Commissioner is permitted to sell merchandise featuring the artwork. This pricing tier is specifically designed for small businesses.
It is required to provide proper credit to the Artist in promotional posts on social media and the product listing.
» Commercial Tier (Business): This tier is intended for big businesses or high-selling products. The Commissioner can utilize the artwork for commercial purposes and expect significant sales.
It is required to provide proper credit to the Artist in promotional posts on social media and the product listing.

Any transformations to the Artwork that could be deemed to be done with intention to cause harm or spread a hateful message (adding any hate symbols, text or captions) are strictly prohibited.
Other ways of alteration should be discussed prior to making them.Use of the commissioned Artwork with any kind of Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning image editor or similar software is strictly prohibited.Use of the commissioned Artwork as a NFT-related image
(non-fungible token) is strictly prohibited.

PROCESS

◦ The Artist will contact the Commissioner when is ready to start the Artwork.
◦ The Artist will provide sketch for approval within 48 hours from receiving payment.
◦ The Commissioner is going to be notified on the next estimated check-in date for each incoming progress stage (sketch, lineart, flat colors, rendering), and in case of any delays, until completion.
◦ The Commissioner is entitled to three separate sketch ideas of the Artwork and each next after that is paid 15% of the total price of the commission (be clear in your request if you have prepared a specific pose/idea).
◦ The Commissioner is not allowed to use the rejected sketches in any way, and the Artist is allowed to use them for future projects.
» Minor Adjustments:
After completion of the artwork, the Commissioner is entitled to request small changes, such as color adjustments or adding small details, free of charge. The Artist will accommodate such requests within reasonable limits.
» Major Adjustments:
Significant changes to the artwork, including but not limited to composition, character design, or major alterations, may incur additional charges. The Commissioner will be notified of the additional costs and must provide approval before the revisions are made.

COMPLETION TIME

◦ Unless agreed otherwise, your order is going to be completed in up to three months from accepting the sketch and varies depending on complexity of the Artwork.
Time the Commissioner might take to reply to sent WIP (Work in Progress) or questions on the process is excluded from this timeframe.
» Rush orders:
For a guarantee of faster completion of orders, the Artist may require additional fees. The details of any rush orders and associated charges will be discussed and agreed upon by both parties.

REFUNDS

◦ Refunds are offered for Commissioned Artwork only until time of completion, and in amount depending on stage of completion at the time of refund request.
◦ The Artist will make reasonable efforts to address any concerns or issues raised by the Commissioner.
◦ The refund amount does not cover any payment processor fees.
◦ The refund is sent within two weeks from issuing it.
◦ After receiving a refund the Commissioner will not receive the file of the Artwork, and is not allowed to use any of previous WIPs, unless stated otherwise.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND ACCEPTANCE

◦ The Commissioner and the Artist shall not disclose each other's personal/contact details to any third parties without explicit consent from the other party. This excludes any parties entitled to this information by the law (like governmental organizations).
◦Payment of the invoice sent by the Artist implies acceptance of these terms and conditions.

..ORDER..

HOW TO ORDER A COMMISSION

COMMISSION STATUS: through waitlist only
WAITLIST STATUS: permanently open◦ Joining the waitlist is free of any charges.
◦ I will reach out to you around 2-4 weeks before I can start working on your commission. At this point you can still back out without any consequences, agree to the appointed date, or choose any date within incoming three months.
◦ In case of confirming, you will be asked to fill the order form.
◦ If you back out after confirming interest at this point, depending on the circumstances, you might be blacklisted from any future business with me.

To join the waitlist, simply fill the form on the right with
"I'd like to join the waitlist!"
or DM on Bluesky, Twitter¹, or Discord (almakrowan).

ORDER FORM

Your main social media link:
Keep it anonymous: Yes/No
Commercial use: Yes/No
Deadline: Yes/No
Commission Type: (bean chibi, bust, reference sheet, etc)
Background: simple/complex
Character name:
Character personality traits: keep it short
Reference(s):
Character designer:
Notes: if you have a specific way you would like your character to be drawn, or any specific background ideas, etc.

For emotes:Your main social media link:
Keep it anonymous: Yes/No
Deadline: Yes/No
How many:
Expressions: for each
Character name:
Character personality traits: keep it short
Reference(s):
Character designer:
Notes:

List of changes and updates to Terms of Service.

Latest TOS update: 2024/10/28
Cosmetic changes to layout, removal of repeating sentences throughout the document.
The entire merit remains unchanged.
Turned the "Confidentiality and Acceptance" part into a separate section.

TOS update: 2024/9/2
Added requirement to credit the artist in commercial license
works.TOS update: 2024/8/23
Added information on extra file options (coloring page, find differences game).TOS update: 2024/8/15
Removed part offering a free bonus drawing promised under meeting specific circumstances.TOS update: 2023/3/21
Cosmetic changes in layout.
Cleaned up repetitive wording throughout the document.
Clarified language on the matter of copyright ownership of the artwork and licensing of use of the artwork.TOS update: 2023/3/20
Added information of refund not covering payment processor's fees.
Added information on edits of commissioned artwork.TOS update: 2023/3/15
Excluded Instagram DMs from possible contact methods.TOS update: 2023/4/15
Further explanation on "further transformative use of commissioned artwork" - what kind of alterations are allowed.TOS update: 2023/7/21
Added section strictly prohibiting incorporation of any hate speech, captions, symbols in transformative use of the artwork.
Changed set rates of commercial tiers of the Licensing Information from set rates to "negotiable".TOS update: 2023/9/24
General cosmetic changes in layout and wording to assure clarity of text.TOS update: 2023/9/9
Added section detailing the delivery and availability (to download) period of your commissioned artwork's files.

..KO-FI..

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Thank you for considering supporting me ♡

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The third parties involved in the process (like Carrd.co administrator, chosen payment provider, administrator of chosen contact method...) might have access and store your data as well, that Alma Rowan Katarzyna Cygan has no relation or ability to influence or access.]1.1 The administrator of some of your personal data is Katarzyna Cygan, doing business under the name Alma Rowan Katarzyna Cygan, with registered location at Pcim 732, NIP 6812074718.1.2 The RODO (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data) grants you the following rights related to the processing of your personal data:the right to access your data and receive a copy of it,
The right to rectify (amend) your data,
The right to erasure (if, in your opinion, there are no grounds for us to process your data, you can demand that we erase it),
The right to restrict the processing of your data (you can request that we restrict the processing of your data only to the storage of your data or the performance of activities agreed with you),
The right to object to the processing of your data (you have the right to object to the processing of your data on the basis of a legitimate interest; you should indicate the particular situation that you think justifies us stopping the processing covered by your objection. We will stop processing your data for these purposes unless we demonstrate that the grounds for our processing override your rights or that your data are necessary for us to establish, assert or defend claims),
the right to data portability (you have the right to receive from us in a structured, commonly used machine-readable format the personal data you have provided to us under the contract or your consent; you can have us send this data directly to another entity),
the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (if you find that we are processing your data unlawfully, you may file a complaint to this effect with the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection or other competent supervisory authority).
The rules related to the exercise of the rights indicated above are described in detail in Articles 16 - 21 of the RODO. Remember that you can also request that we provide you with information about what data we have about you and for what purposes we process it. All you need to do is send an email to [email protected]1.3 Your personal data may be processed by entities whose services we use. They may have access to your personal data if the services they provide involve or may involve the processing of personal data, if they will provide services to the extent related to such access. This includes, in particular, entities such as web hosts, email service providers, website maintenance provider, mailers, cloud software providers, etc. Remember that your data is secure and processed only to the extent necessary. In addition, if necessary, your personal data may be shared with entities, authorities or institutions authorized to access the data under the law, such as police, security services, courts, prosecutors' offices, as well as tax offices to the extent necessary to carry out tax, accounting and accounting obligations.2. Purposes and activities of personal data processing:2.1 Contact.Data processed: name, e-mail address, chat username plus possibly data contained in the body of the message.
Purpose of processing: to establish contact
Processing period: the content of the correspondence may be subject to archiving and we are not able to clearly determine when it will be deleted.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) of the RODO, i.e. our legitimate interest. The legal basis for post-contact processing is also our legitimate purpose of archiving correspondence for internal purposes (RODO).
Entitlements: You have the right to request the history of correspondence you have had with us (if archived), as well as to request its deletion, unless its archiving is justified by our overriding interests, such as defense against potential claims on your part.
2.2 Depending on chosen payment processor in case of proceeding with commission order and payment, we might also collect data like: name, residential address, telephone number, e-mail address, bank account number. Provision of data is voluntary, it's dep
ending on chosen payment processor.
Purpose of processing: execution of the payment process, archiving of the receipts, invoices, accounts.
Processing period: 5 years counting from the beginning of the year following the fiscal year to which they relate.
Legal basis: Accounting Act of 29.09.1994 (Journal of Laws of 2021, item 217, as amended).