Hi! I'm Onyrica - a freelance illustrator & art mentor based in the UK. To find more about my work, please use the links above or feel free to get in touch by email or through my socials.

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So you used to draw in high school but you stopped and although you really want to pick it back up, you have no idea on where to start.Or you’ve been drawing for a while but keep drawing characters with their hands in their pockets because the fingers were looking a little ‘sausagy’ and you don't know why.Or you’ve never touched a pencil before and joke about how you can draw a mean stick figure, but deep down you know that you’re dying to draw a nice, round boy.

Well hello, I’m Ony and I can be your Art Mom!

Art mentorship comes in many shapes and is best when tailored to the person’s level and personality. Through Patreon, I run a Discord community - The Artroom - that welcomes everyone but provides a special hub for artists to share resources, feedback and support each other’s progress and growth in their own art styles.Through The Artroom, I provide a variety of tools and services for all patrons on any of the current tiers, such as:

  • Direct feedback on your pieces in text and paintover form

  • Livestream Q&As where I’ll do paintovers and answer art questions in real time, as well as provide tips and insight based on individual needs and skill

  • WIPs of different stages and insights of my own art, with threads or room for questions and commentary

  • Access to private lessons purchased via StarStickers with points

Additionally, patrons on the special Mentor Tier also get access to the following:

  • A dedicated 50 minute private session each month where we can go over any art-related topic or feedback you need, including: art portfolio reviews, paintovers, help with anatomy or gesture, etc. in a dedicated voice and chat room.

  • Preferential session booking (i.e, options to book a specific/fixed slot every month in advance to ensure I always have availability at your preferred time)

  • Follow up check-ins on any assignments or work produced in between sessions.

How to book a session:

Between the final days of a month and the start of the next, I will make an announcement in the Discord server with the slots I have made available to book for the following pledge period. From there, people should comment within their private chat room with their desired slot and I will book them in myself.(Please note, for personal reasons this calendar is only shared with members of the Patreon)

How the sessions work:

  • The most popular choice is a live voice chat session via the Discord server, in which we'll share a private voice/chat channel in which I share my screen and draw/paintover/make notes while discussing any topic you wish to talk about.

  • The second choice is for you to send me your work or questions, and for me to record a video discussing the topic which I’ll upload as an unlisted link onto Youtube.

Through either option, you will get the chance to ask questions by Discord DM afterwards and in between sessions if you need further clarification.

What a session is like:

That is up to you! As stated above, it’s all about you and your needs and I will be happy to tailor it to that.The first session is usually a general overview of your goals and expectations. For this, I require you to bring some of your latest work (even if that’s years ago) as well as some questions and topics you would like to cover, and a general idea of where you’d like to go from there.After that, we will establish the best way to proceed with your particular lessons according to your time, abilities and aims and then each ongoing session will be adapted based on your personal progress.

Once you join my Patreon, you will be added automatically to The Artroom with full access to all of the art-related chatrooms and resources. And of course once you’re in there, you’ll be more than welcome to message me if you have any specific questions or needs!Note: Patreon will add you automatically if you have connected a Discord ID to your user account. If not, go into Settings > App and do it manually so it will prompt you to join the Discord of people you pledge to.Have any further questions? Please email me at [email protected] and I'll be more than happy to help.

Made your mind up and decided that this is going to be the year in which you finally draw the 85 OCs you've written an encyclopedia's worth of lore on?

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About me

Hey there! If you're in this section it's because you're curious about the workaholic who makes all this art.I'm Cynthia - also known as Onyrica. The long and short is that I've been drawing my whole life, but I didn't start taking it seriously until about a decade ago, when I realised that to make my vague wistfulness into a reality I had to face the music and actually learn - not just how to draw, but how to listen, take information in, dissect it, try it, fail miserably and still keep going on.Before becoming a freelancer, I studied Journalism and worked in every job you can imagine: from making wire for marble quarrying, to accounting, reporting, teaching, web and graphic design, marketing and data analysis. Throughout all those years I continued to draw whenever I got a chance: in post-it notes under my desk, on lunch breaks or in the two waking hours before my next shift.In 2017 I decided that I wouldn't see my final days without at least saying I tried to be the one thing I'd always dreamt of being and so I slowly transitioned from a full time job, to part time while opening my Patreon and somehow making 26 hours out of a day to make it all work.Later on, in 2020, as we all hunkered down into our homes not knowing what the next day would bring, I decided to take my second leap and become a full time freelancer. It was a bold, risky choice but not without its rewards: in that time I have drawn for hundreds of clients and patrons, mentored dozens of students and even gone on to work on commercial projects for WoTC and book authors. And to top it off, I went on to self-publish my first Artbook: The Art of Onyrica (Spectrum 1)!We're coming up to a decade in this journey and it's not been without its highs and lows. But it was and still is thanks to my patrons and supporters that I can continue working in what I truly love best, and although things aren't getting easier in the advent of AI technology and crumbling social networks, my long term goals continue to be filling the world with human made art in one way or another.

So whoever you are, thank you so much for being here and looking through these pages! And if what you saw here was enough to convince you that my work is worth making, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.With love,
Ony

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Commission information

Professional projects

For business enquiries and commercial projects, please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements.

Personal commissions

I currently only offer commissions as Patreon rewards through my points shop "StarStickers"

As a Patreon subscriber you get access to StarStickers, a reward portal of my own creation, where you'll collect points just for pledging.These points can then be cashed in for free art - such as single or couples portraits, mystery boxes, original outfit designs or even an original pencil drawing mailed right to your doorstep - as well as art lessons, prints and more! You can find out more about the rewards below and about how the Patreon works here

Patreon rewards

As a subscriber to my Patreon, you get access to StarStickers - my reward shop, in which you get points for pledging that you can then trade in for art, prints, lessons and more. Additionally, you can get more points by participating in monthly creative challenges, referring friends or pledge anniversaries- as well as, of course, upgrading your tier.

How do I get points?

Simply by being a Patron! The amount will depend on your membership tier:Easy tier (5$ p/month): 5 points
Intermediate tier (10$ p/month): 10 points
Advanced tier (20$ p/month): 20 points
Extreme tier (50$ p/month): 50 points (Limited to 25 slots)
Ultimate tier (100$ p/month): 100 points (Limited to 3 slots)

What about extra points?

So I hear you need a few extra points to get that sketch of your 47th DnD character? I’ve got you covered!Aside of your monthly points, you can also get points for participating in bi-monthly creative challenges in The Artroom Discord server (10-20 points per challenge), for referring a friend (x1 friend tier points, for both you and the friend) or on the anniversary of your pledge (x2 tier points, once per year).Additionally I often give bonuses for special occassions and milestones. These are usually announced on Patreon and the Discord server.

How do I spend my points?

Once you’ve collected enough points for a reward, simply go to the front page of StarStickers and click on the reward you wish to redeem. The process is fairly straightforward- if a little different depending on the reward you choose:

  • Illustrated rewards: This reward guarantees art made custom for you - just like a commission, but paid in points! When these rewards become available, there will be a window to apply between the 5th and the 8th of that month. During that window, active patrons with no currently booked illustrated rewards may apply to a single reward.

  • Token rewards (discounts/NSFW): This reward gives you a token to apply to an existing commission or reward project (be it a discount on the price of your commission or the ability to include NSFW features into your piece). These are always available.

  • Lesson rewards: This reward will allow you to book a private 1-to-1 mentoring session with me, regardless of your tier, or an extra 30 minutes to tack onto your default lesson as an Advanced or above patron. These are always available but must be checked with me prior to booking to ensure I have time in the month to teach the session.

  • Merchandise rewards: This reward allows you to buy exclusive prints and merchandise using points, including the shipping cost! These are always available.

Do I need to pay anything on top of the points?

Nope! All rewards are currently cashed in only in points - meaning that all the money you've put towards your pledge will have effectively paid for your commission.If this should change for any particular rewards, it will be explicitly stated in the booking page.

What happens if I change or delete my pledge?

If you increase your pledge, you will get the difference in points applied to your account immediately!If you reduce your pledge, the points you received at the start of the month will remain the same (i.e, no points will be deducted). Going forward, you will receive the lower amount of the tier you’re on.If you delete your pledge, your account will be frozen but your points will remain untouched. If you decide to rejoin at any stage, your account will be reactivated with all the points you left off with.

Can I just pay for a reward/commission with money?

At the moment, no. The last time I opened regular commissions was in 2022 with the idea of solely focusing on Patreon going forward.Should this change anytime in the future, this page will be updated.

Do you draw for free / gold / blood sacrifices?

No.

Okay, I'd like to get some points now!

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Terms of Service

If you have applied to a project with me, please make sure you thoroughly read through my Terms of Service to understand my process and policy.

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Client Work

These are all pieces I've made as private commissions, Patreon rewards and commercial projects in a variety of styles.While I'll draw from any source, most of my work stems from games such as Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft and Dungeons and Dragons.

Private commissions

Patreon Rewards

Commercial work

The Dungeons & Dragons Coloring Book (Penguin/WoTC) - 2023

Book art for SD Simper

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Original art

As client work takes up most of my time, I haven't had much space to make personal art in years! That said, when I do, I tend to favour character design, loose pieces and I particularly love to explore horror themes in my work.

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Fanart

These pieces represent characters from various popular franchises, from Final Fantasy to World of Warcraft, to Baldur's Gate 3 or Genshin Impact.Many of these have been requested or commissioned by my Patreon supporters.

Commission Prices (2023)

Commission slots only ever open exclusively to Patreon supporters.
For more in-depth information, please visit my Commission info page here.

Pricing

These prices are an expected estimate per character for regular orders. Illustrations with backgrounds, complex poses, armor or details will have a surcharge applied based on the complexity of the request. Check the table and information below for more details and samples.Please note that all prices are in British Pounds (GBP) - you can convert them to your currency using a tool like this. Make sure you factor the exchange rate between the GBP and your local currency before you make your application.

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TypeRenderPrice (GBP)
BustLineart£150
-Flat£200
-Color£350
Half bodyLineart£250
-Flat£300
-Color£500
Full BodyLineart£350
-Flat£450
-Color£700

ADDITIONAL COSTS:Extra character:
Full price as detailed above (though combinations of half body + bust for second character are possible)Background | Complex armor and details | Original design (armor or character):
50 to 100% of price of commission, depending on project complexity and information/references delivered.Licensing fee for commercial purposes: Please contact to enquire on [email protected]

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Regular samples

You can find more samples of Lineart, Flat, Color and Chibi art here.

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Complex samples

The following pieces had extra costs applied as per their complexity, including:
complicated armor and weapon | dynamic posing | exceptional amount of detail

Got questions? Email me at [email protected]

Terms of Service

1. GENERAL

a. By transferring payment it is understood that you agree to these terms of service.b. These Terms of Service are relevant to Commissions, Patreon rewards and any other commercial and non-commercial projects. They are subject to revising, editing, additions and subtractions without notice. If you are interested in a commission, please be sure that you are up to date with this ToS at the time of ordering.c. I retain the right to make exceptions/refusals at my own discretion.

2. PAYMENT & REFUNDS

a. Payment is taken up front and in full via SumUp, Wise or PayPal invoice. All prices will be in GBP. Currency conversion is up to the client and might vary according to market fluctuations.b. Commissions that cost over £1000 have an option to be charged in two instalments: 50% of the total price prior to the commencement of any work, and the outstanding balance prior to beginning any coloured or final processes.c. Once the invoice has been paid, no refunds will be offered unless:
• The commission is cancelled by the artist for personal reasons.
• The commission is cancelled by the client before any work has started.d. The artist reserves the right to cancel a commission at any given time for any reason, including rude or inappropriate/pushy behavior, harassment, the inability to communicate in effective English/Spanish, or failure to communicate at all for an extended period of time. Refunds will be offered at the discretion of the artist.e. The client does not have permission to repost any WIPs/progress images of cancelled commissions in their galleries. They also do not have permission to pay someone to complete the image or to complete it themselves. The artist retains all rights to WIPs of cancelled work and may recycle them as they wish.

3. PROCESS & REVISIONS

a. On most projects, the artist will produce a minimum of 4 WIP (work in progress) samples for the client. These will usually be delivered at different stages: Draft, Sketch, Lineart, Color (if part of the process) and Final.Revisions will be allowed as follows:Draft stage: The client will be able to freely choose and change most details about the piece, including layout and pose. The client will not be able to change the concept or character/s being drawn at this stage.Sketch stage: The client will be able to change core details in the illustration - such as facial features, hair or clothing. The client will not be able to change the concept, characters, pose or composition at this stage.Lineart stage: The client will be able to change minor details in the character's appearance and background, such as markings or elements that were missed. The client will not be able to change the concept, characters, pose or composition or any other structural elements at this stage.Color stage: The client will be able to change colors or tones to better represent the concept, but will not be able to otherwise alter anything that was set during the drawing stage.Final stage: The client will only be able to make very minor modifications, such as slight color or lighting changes that were not previously seen on any WIP sample.b. According to the above, any changes that don't fit the current stage of the process will be considered "large changes" and thus incur additional fees.c. Exceptions to the above will apply if the changes are required due to mistakes, serious diversions or omissions from the agreed-upon character reference occurring by the fault of the artist.c.1- The artist must be notified of these mistakes in the stage they appear in in order to qualify for free modifications. Agreement of a stage that contains mistakes or innacuracies will be considered implicit agreement that the project is proceeding as intended and thus will lock in these aspects to the conditions stated in point a.d. Where revisions are required, the commissioner must let the artist know within 72 hours of receiving the sample. After this period, the sample will be considered agreed upon and the project will be locked into the next stage- or signed off as "completed" if it was the final stage. Any changes requested at these points must fit the windows outlined in point a.e. Within the framework above, the limit for free adjustment requests is 2 per stage. A request - meaning, a message or email containing the required changes - may include as many adjustments as needed in each stage.f. The fees applied to any changes requested outside of these terms will be calculated based on an hourly rate.

4. DEADLINES AND UPDATES

a. The artist aims to complete commissions within two months from starting. The client will be informed of any delays specific to their work.b. Any deadlines must be discussed while ordering. Deadlines brought up after payment cannot be guaranteed and the artist has the right to refuse them.c. The artist aims to keep the client up to date on their commission status whenever an update is available or any issues have arisen. The client is free to inquire about updates, though the artist requests that they not be asked for updates several times a week.

5. IMAGE RIGHTS

a. The artist retains the right to display any commissioned work on any personal gallery. The client can request that their name be withheld and the commission marked as private if they wish.b. The artist retains all rights to any commissions produced, including concepts and sketches. This includes the rights to make prints and merchandise - in the case of commissioned work and original characters, permission would be sought from the clientbeforehand.c. If the client would like the entirety of their commission to be marked private, withheld from being uploaded online or used to create merchandise, a licensing fee will apply.d. Neither the client or any other persons may alter the artwork without permission. In accordance to that, the artist will not provide the working file for use.e. Any characters depicted will remain under full ownership of their owners, but the copyright of the image itself belongs to the artist.f. The client may use the commission for personal, non-commercial purposes such as icons and avatars, banners or personal websites. Credit is optional but appreciated.f-1. The client may ask for permission to repost the piece to their social media. The artist reserves the right to post it first and to request the client reshare that or withold from posting for a specific amount of time.

6. LICENSING

a. Should the client wish to own the entirety of their commission for any purpose or reason, a licensing fee shall apply.b. The license fee amount will vary based on intended usage and specific requirements and restrictions, and thus will be tailored to each particular client's request.b. Licensing fees will be applied at the discretion of the artist based on a prior discussion and written agreement. The artist reserves the right to not accept a request for licensing for any particular reason.

The commissioner must read, understand and agree to all the above terms before entering into an agreement with the artist. By sending payment, the commissioner automatically agrees to the above terms. Violation of these terms may result in being added to a blacklist and refused future service.

Got more questions? Please do contact me on [email protected] if there's anything you wish to know that I haven't covered here!