Yeah Up Studio — original hand-made illustration

Commission one original illustration before choosing an ongoing arrangement.

Start with a portrait, an editorial series or a brand visual. Every piece is drawn or painted by hand, then faithfully digitized.

Personal commissions from €300 · Commercial projects from €1,500

No generative AI is used at any stage of visual ideation or production.

Hand-painted blonde editorial portrait in teal with a vertical violet brush gesture.
Teal and Violet Editorial Portraitmanual-mixed-media

Selected work

Original hand-made illustrations. Each piece is drawn or painted by hand and then digitized.

  • Hand-painted blonde editorial portrait in teal with a vertical violet brush gesture.
    Teal and Violet Editorial Portraitmanual-mixed-media
  • Hand-painted seated male figure in black, neutral ochre and violet with loose unfinished edges.
    Seated Figure Studymanual-mixed-media
  • Hand-painted profile of a seated figure wearing a pink jacket.
    Figure in Pinkmanual-mixed-media
  • Hand-made portrait in which a dark textured mass defines one side of the face and body.
    Shadow Portraitbrush-and-ink
  • Monochrome hand-drawn profile emerging from a dense dark mass of hair.
    Profile Studybrush-and-ink
  • Expressive hand-painted face study structured by dark glasses and an open mouth.
    Glasses Studybrush-and-ink
  • Hand-painted frontal study of a seated figure in a pink top and pale blue trousers.
    Seated Figuremanual-mixed-media
  • Light grey hand-painted face study with lost edges and large areas of untouched paper.
    Open Face Studybrush-and-ink
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  • Two vertically aligned faces suggested through a small number of black and grey brush marks.
    Double Presencebrush-and-ink

Commission a defined body of work

Choose a project with a clear deliverable and licence. A monthly commitment is not required for the first collaboration.

Personal commission

€300–€900

For personal, non-commercial artwork made as a single commission.

  • Stylized portrait, couple or family artwork
  • Commemorative or gift illustration
  • Hand-drawn sketch before final artwork
  • Agreed revision rounds on the sketch
  • Personal, non-commercial licence
Request a personal commission

Final price depends on subjects, format, technique and whether the physical original is requested.

Editorial illustration series

€1,500–€3,500

For a coordinated set of images with one approved visual direction.

  • Four to six coordinated illustrations
  • Article, newsletter, book or music applications
  • Shared visual direction and composition system
  • Commercial files for the agreed publication scope
  • Consistent manual technique across the series
Discuss an editorial series

Scope, publication channels and licence are agreed before the first sketch.

Brand visual commission

€2,500–€6,000

For a campaign image, cover, hero artwork or distinctive commercial visual system.

  • Creative direction for one defined campaign or launch
  • Original key visual made by hand
  • Selected crops and format adaptations
  • Commercial licence defined in writing
  • Optional coordinated supporting illustrations
Discuss a brand commission

Brand identity systems, UI/UX, animation and open-ended production are outside this offer.

No generative AI is used at any stage.

A clear commission process

  1. Brief

    Define the subject, intended use, format, visual direction and licence before work begins.

  2. Sketch

    Review the hand-drawn pencil composition and consolidate feedback during the agreed revision rounds.

  3. Final artwork

    Receive the finished hand-made work and the agreed digital files after approval of the sketch.

Monthly editorial residency

For publishers, brands and studios that have a real recurring calendar after completing a first commission.

Ongoing illustration partnership

€2,500/month

  • One approved visual direction
  • One active illustration request at a time
  • Priority for an agreed editorial calendar
  • Hand-drawn sketch and revision workflow
  • Commercial licence defined for the engagement
  • No generative AI and no recurring calls
Discuss a residency
Full plan details
  • One approved visual direction
  • One active illustration request at a time
  • Priority for an agreed editorial calendar
  • Hand-drawn sketch and revision workflow
  • Commercial licence defined for the engagement
  • No generative AI and no recurring calls

Licence and rights

  • Standard commercial licence.
  • Use limited to the scope defined in the terms or in the request card.
  • No implied exclusivity; any exclusivity must be agreed in writing.
  • No implied full copyright assignment.
  • Third-party materials or fonts remain subject to their own licences.

Offered selectively after a first project. One active request at a time.

Prepaid monthly. Best for recurring publication needs; not recommended when you need only one or two isolated works.

What you can request

Business requests

  • Editorial illustration
  • Article illustration
  • Book or album cover artwork
  • Campaign key visual
  • Brand editorial portrait
  • Landing-page hero illustration

Personal requests

  • Stylized personal portrait
  • Couple portrait
  • Family portrait
  • Commemorative artwork
  • Gift illustration
  • Pet portrait
What is not included?
  • Full branding
  • UI/UX
  • Full book layout
  • Animation or video
  • 3D
  • Exact photorealism
  • Complex packaging
  • Same-day rushes
  • Exact imitation of a living artist
  • Unlimited revisions
  • Unlimited physical originals
  • Commercial use
  • Brand identity
  • Advertising
  • Packaging
  • Merchandise
  • Commercial publications
  • Political or promotional content
  • Revisions beyond the two included rounds

FAQ

Do I need a subscription to commission an illustration?

No. Personal commissions, editorial series and brand visual projects are available as defined one-off engagements. The monthly residency is only for clients with recurring work.

How is the work made?

The composition and final artwork are made by hand. Digitization is limited to faithful technical steps such as scanning, cleaning, colour correction, cropping and export. No generative AI is used.

How do revisions work?

The number of revision rounds is agreed before work begins and applies to the pencil sketch. Substantial changes after sketch approval require a new scope or separate agreement.

What rights do I receive?

Rights and permitted uses are defined in writing for each commission. Personal work has a non-commercial licence; commercial projects receive the licence agreed for the publication or campaign scope.

Is the physical original included?

Not automatically. Transfer and shipping of the physical original require a separate written agreement and may add production, packaging and delivery costs.

When does the monthly residency make sense?

It is appropriate when a publisher, brand or studio has a recurring editorial calendar and can maintain a prioritized queue. It is not the default starting point for a new client.

Begin with one artwork or one coherent series.

Send the intended use, subject, deadline, format and references. You will receive a recommended scope before any commitment.