Oculus Festum Studio
Custom Illustration Commissions
Oculus Festum accepts professional illustration commissions from private clients, creators, and small teams worldwide. The studio creates character portraits, personal artwork, gifts, key art, narrative scenes, editorial imagery, and commercial illustrations, with scope, usage rights, timing, and pricing agreed before production begins.
Character art, key visuals, covers, and atmospheric illustrations for narrative projects.
Oculus Festum works from Vienna with clients in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and internationally. We agree on scope, collaboration and delivery to fit the project.
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Commission an original illustration
Private clients, creators, and small teams can request professional custom artwork directly by email. Character portraits, gifts, personal characters, key art, and narrative scenes are welcome when the intended use and scope are clear.
Helpful details for your request
- What you would like illustrated
- Personal or commercial use
- Preferred deadline
- Budget range and visual references
What this discipline includes
Character art, key visuals, covers, and atmospheric illustrations for narrative projects.
Relevant work
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Stereum Event & Booth Design
A series of event, booth, merchandise, and promotional designs created for Stereum / RockLogic GmbH for Ethereum and Web3 events.
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A commissioned character illustration created as part of Oculus Festum studio work.
Stereum Blockchain Block Production Explainer
A cartoon-style explainer animation created for Stereum, abstracting the process of how a block is produced within a blockchain system.
Typical deliverables
- Character portraits and personal artwork
- Gift and commemorative illustrations
- Key art and narrative scenes
- Commercial, editorial, and promotional artwork
- Production-ready digital files
The right support for your project.
We can join your existing team for a defined task, take responsibility for a creative workstream, or connect disciplines into a complete work when scope, schedule and budget allow.
Production Element
A defined contribution to your existing production.
- Portrait or key art
- Cover
- Editorial or commercial illustration
Production Package
A connected set of deliverables with a shared creative direction.
- Character artwork set
- Campaign illustrations
- Series of key visuals
Complete Work
A complete outcome with agreed responsibilities, schedule and budget.
- Illustrated publication package
- Multi-asset visual campaign
How the work is developed
- 01
Request and quote
The request establishes subject, intended use, dimensions, references, deadline, budget range, and required usage rights. A written scope and quote are agreed before production.
- 02
Develop composition
Thumbnail ideas, visual hierarchy, character action, and tonal direction establish a focused image. Feedback and included revisions follow the agreed scope.
- 03
Refine and deliver
The approved direction becomes a finished illustration and is delivered in the agreed file formats for its personal, digital, print, editorial, or commercial use.
Frequently asked questions
Does Oculus Festum offer illustration services?
Yes. Oculus Festum accepts professional illustration commissions from private clients, creators, and small teams worldwide. Requests can be started directly by email.
How much does a custom illustration cost?
Pricing is quoted individually because composition, complexity, dimensions, deadline, revisions, and usage rights affect the scope. Include a budget range in the request when possible.
Can I commission an illustration as a gift?
Yes. Gift and commemorative illustrations are welcome. The request should include the subject, occasion, preferred delivery date, and any references that may be used.
Are commercial usage rights available?
Yes. Personal and commercial use are handled separately. Required channels, duration, territory, exclusivity, and reproduction rights must be agreed in writing before production.
How long does an illustration commission take?
Timing depends on complexity, feedback, revisions, and current availability. A delivery window is confirmed with the written scope before the commission begins.
What should I include in an illustration request?
Describe what should be illustrated, intended use, preferred dimensions, deadline, budget range, and visual references. Mention whether the artwork is for personal or commercial use.
Working with clients in Austria, Germany and Switzerland
Does Oculus Festum work with clients in Germany and Switzerland?
Yes. Our studio is based in Vienna and works with clients in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and internationally. We agree directly with each team on scope, schedule and communication.
Can we work on a project remotely?
Concept work, visual development and reviews of digital deliverables can be organized remotely. We discuss any production steps that need in-person meetings based on the specific project.
How are commercial usage rights agreed?
Describe the intended media, territories and usage duration in your inquiry. We agree on the appropriate rights and terms before commissioning; an inquiry does not include a blanket rights transfer.
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Professional illustration commissions from Vienna, Austria, for private clients, creators, and small teams in Austria and worldwide—character portraits, key art, and commercial artwork.
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