A free print-planning tool from Monochrome Canvas, the fine art studio of artist Joëlle Diane Zellman.
Artwork commissions & illustration
A pet, a person, a place—or a whole world for a card deck. Explore custom artwork by Joëlle Diane Zellman, an Akron artist working across traditional and digital media.
These starting prices are for hiring Joëlle Diane Zellman to create your project. You’ll work directly with her from the first conversation.
Is Joëlle’s style right for your project?
Before requesting a quote, please explore Joëlle’s portfolio to get a feel for her style and approach. If her work speaks to you, share your idea and the pieces you’re drawn to. You don’t need a finished brief—we can talk through the fit together.
A few places to start
What do you have in mind?
These are examples for a defined scope. If your idea or budget looks different, let’s talk about what could work.
Framing, printing, shipping and any expanded use rights are discussed separately. A small illustration is not the same scope as a fully developed painting. Hand-embellished work and physical acrylic paintings are quoted individually; physical acrylic is the highest-priced option.
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Tell me a little about your idea
You can leave the details open. Nothing is sent until you choose to email.
What if I’m not sure what I need—or my budget is different?
That’s a good reason to get in touch. Tell Joëlle what matters most. A simpler approach, fewer pieces or a different format may be a better starting point. There’s no need to make every decision here.
How are the starting prices put together?
The ranges reflect Monochrome Canvas’s starting scopes, not a universal rate card. Your final quote depends on the actual work and how you plan to use it. Choosing a deadline or describing commercial use here never stacks hidden percentage fees.
The Graphic Artists Guild Handbook is one useful starting point for thinking about creative pricing. Its guidance makes a useful point: “no two jobs are exactly alike.” The work, intended use, budget and timing all matter. Joëlle considers these alongside the time, skill, materials and detail involved in each commission—whether it’s a painting, illustration, mural design or graphic design. Read the publisher’s excerpt from the Handbook, 16th edition, or explore the current 17th edition. These references offer a framework for the conversation. The starting ranges here reflect Joëlle’s own work and project scope, rather than a price list taken from the book.
Can we discuss royalties for a deck, book or product?
Yes. An upfront fee plus royalties may be worth exploring. The number of images, planned use, royalty terms and reporting all need a conversation. Selecting royalties here does not promise a discount or a particular agreement.