ABOUT ME
Hi! I am Rowena,
also known as Ruolina.I am a British emigrate where I now reside in Ontario, Canada, with my husband and two cats.I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Illustration from Norwich University of the Arts (NUA).My experience consists of character design and digital illustration, with an interest in anthropomorphic creatures as well as nature/fantasy.
My Credentials
BA Honours Degree: Illustration - "2:1"
BTEC Graphic Design - "DDD" (Distinction x3)
Book Series "Legend of Ahya" -
Cover Illustrator
Contact Information
Email - ruolinaillustrations@gmail.com
Telegram - @Ruolina
Discord - @Ruolina
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
I primarily use Clip Studio Paint and Photoshop CC, I do however also use Paint Tool SAI from time to time. I also use 3D assets within my work such as; DesignDoll, Clip's 3D Assets to name a few. I do however hope to learn Blender in the future. For my equipment, I use a Huion GT-191 screen tablet as-well as a Samsung Galaxy S7+ to use remotely.
Yes, I am currently open for commissions, but please check my commissions page for the full details as this is subject to change. However, if you are looking for illustrations to be used commerically please email me for a quote as these do come with extra fees.
Yes, I currently use Twitch as my main area of activity. I usually don't do in-stream commissions as I focus more on larger commissions / paintings, I may decide to do sketches in the future.
I normally draw around 4000x4000px / 300dpi as a starting base, then I would crop / adjust based on what I feel works for the overall layout / composition. However for my reference sheets / character concepts, these are generally larger files / dimensions due to the detail required to be viewed universally.
TOS
Terms of Service
- The Client agrees that they have read and will agree to the Terms of Service / Acknowledge that they are receiving Digital goods and not physically, e.g.; nothing will be shipped to their address, only through Email or Social Media Platforms provided.
- You will receive this “Terms of Service” on the PayPal Invoice provided to you. When invoices are accepted, they agree to these terms of service and the Artist "ruolina" will not be held liable for any false information provided.
- I the artist known as “Ruolina” have the right to refuse any commission for any reason / any negative behaviour.
- I have dyslexia & dyspraxia; which affects my reading abilities / physical capabilities. This could mean that I misunderstand information or things may take longer than expected. Please be patient with me, thank you.
- The client must be of 18+ years of age, no exceptions.
- All conversations are recorded through screenshots and archived emails to prevent against fraudulent behaviour.
- I accept specific direction as well as creative liberty, so you’re welcome to choose what you like / best suits you.
- Private commissions will be subject to an extra fee of $100 due to the loss of promotional ability / showcasing.
- I do not produce NFTs, any artwork sold through this way is stolen.
- With the introduction of AI Art (Artificial Intelligence); I am no longer offering sketches as standalone pieces. I also do not consent to my artwork being used for re-creation purposes.
Things I will draw:
- Original Characters
- Fantasy themes
- Humans
- Feral
- Nature / Atmospheric
- Artistic Nudity
- Sci-Fi / Armour & Weapons
Things I will not draw:
- Most NSFW Themes; Kinks etc.
- Vehicles / Machinery
- Copyrighted characters
- Extreme horror / gore; soft-horror is negotiable
- Detailed Architecture
- All payments are to be made through invoicing. Any other payments outside of invoices will be considered as tip/will not be refunded.
- All transactions are done through PayPal via ruolina@hotmail.com
- Prices are in USD; (CAD/GBP is also accepted)
- No work will be started until funds have been received.
- Payments plans are accepted for anything over $300, anything else and it will be full payment required.
- Payment is expected within 48hrs; unless otherwise discussed.
- Refunds are acceptable; however it may take up to a week to fully process via PayPal.
- Full Refunds are available if work hasn't begun; partial refunds depend on how much work has been completed on your piece.
- Chargebacks are NOT necessary as I always provide ample amounts of communication.
- Clients will always receive “WIP” (Work-in-Progress) sketches/images through messaging platforms provided; i.e. email, discord or telegram.
- Clients are welcome to ask for WIP at any time.
- Clients will receive a high resolution & low resolution “PNG” image, these will contain a watermark.
- Commission work will generally be saved/backed up, however; it is not a guarantee that it will be kept.
- Please be patient and check out the trello queue for more information on my workload.
- If you require a specific deadline, you need to inform me before anything is made.
- Timeframes of Commission completion fluctuate depending on the art style/option selected.
- Changes can be made during the sketch phase; after the sketch phase/colour edits with client approval, there will be no changes unless allowed.
- For reference sheets/character designs; many changes allowed during the sketch phase.
- If I make a mistake / missed information then I will happily make the edit required.
- It is the Client’s responsibility to provide full details and correct information.
- The Client may not re-sale any commission/product or claims the commission as their own work.
- The Client is allowed to use their commission for personal use; i.e. Prints, posters.
- The Client can re-post/upload their commission anywhere. However, credit must be given.
- I have the full usage rights to all my work.
- If the Client wants to own the right to an image, a commercial fee will occur.
- Please upload the low resolution online only.
PROJECTS
"The Legend of Ahya"
Book Series
Client: Darkflamewolf Media, LLC / Matthew Colvath
Status: 2021 - Present
I was commissioned to be the cover artist for the series; working alongside an interior page artist known as Chris Villarin "KAM1". This is an ongoing series that will be consisting of six books overall which will line up together to form an illustration on the side panel. I created the type-font used in the title and blurb using handwritten techniques and created it for digital use.Currently I have created illustrations for the first, second, third, and fourth covers for the series!You can find these books at various retailers.
To name a few; here are some links below.
Multiple Regional Amazon sites (Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, etc) also contain the books!
COMMISSIONS
Prices are all in USD.
Please read my terms of service before commissioning me.
Contact me with any questions you may have.
Commission Status:
OPEN
Icons / Busts
These icons can be used for various things - whether social media or for games.
The limit is endless!They also come with mini backgrounds; depending on subject matter.
Can be any expression you want - get creative!
(Please see my other options for examples of painted style!)
Pinups
For those who prefer their character to be the focal point of the piece.These usually consist of one character with a simple style background or no background with some illustration-like highlights such as fur detail, scales, etc.
If you're looking for a more enviormental piece; please check out the illustrations option!
Only artistic nudity is offered if requested.
No NSFW beyond this.
Illustrations
Highly detailed work, featuring intricate backgrounds.The cost will depend on your specific needs and preferences.NSFW is agreeable at this stage, but will be discussed between artist and commissioner on what is comfortable being drawn.
Reference Sheets
Comes with two options:
Simple & ComplexPrices vary based on individual preferences.You can choose what to include on your character sheet and how much detail to provide.
NSFW is permitted solely to
represent your character.If interested, please let me know, and I’ll create both SFW and NSFW versions for you.
Reference Sheets below best viewed when expanded.
Complex
Reference Sheets
Starts at:
$300
Included:
Lined / Flat Colour4 Poses
(Front / Side / Back / Clothing + 1x Headshot)
Extras:
+$90 Extra Poses
+$40 Headshot Expression
+$25 Accessory or Weapon etc
(Extreme Mecha, Highly Detailed Armor +$100)Unlimited Poses, Expressions & Accessories -
Depending on the size and chosen options, the layout
of the sheet may change or become separate sheets.If you have any questions regarding armors etc;
please email me and we can discuss further.
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