Kimberlea Heili
Concept Art - Creature Design - Illustration
Co-creator of Ancient Chronicles and former freelance concept artist.
Having grown up drawing every day all day, I studied animation and game art design with the goal of securing a career as a concept artist. Thereafter, I worked with indie game dev startups, game jam teams, small businesses, independent creators, and fellow world builders. I’ve since returned to my hobbyist roots but still take the occasional commission.
Past Client Projects
Kimberlea Heili
I studied animation and game art design, freelanced here and there, then taught myself how to code during the pandemic. I currently work as a support specialist building and deploying sites, solving problems, doing random stuff, and spinning up installs for the devs. I'm interested in pursuing support, front or back end, and DevOps roles.I am no longer pursuing a role in game dev.
Code and design by me
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My Services
I offer both concept art and illustration services. My specialties are creatures, characters, and other organic subjects such as natural landscapes.My style is semi-realistic to realistic, and I have a near infinite well of patience for lots of minuscule details.Clients seeking freelance services for commercial use, please see my freelancing info.
My Process
1. We’ll discuss your project goals and establish expectations for the end result. This will be followed by a quote.2. For commercial projects and flat rate orders greater than $400, a contract will be written up and signed.3. I will begin the draft after the down payment is paid. You will be sent an invoice.4. When the draft is approved, I’ll move on to next steps until the work is complete. I’ll send updates throughout the process for review.5. The work will be delivered electronically once your balance is fully paid.
What I Do
Concept art
— Game art assets (props, items, weapons, set dressing items, icons, level art, etc.)
— Landscapes, environment art, space artCreatures, characters, plants
— Insectoids, animals, monsters, mythical beasts, synthetic creatures, cryptids, supernatural beings, and more
— Humans, humanoids, aliens, and moreIllustrations
— Personal/original characters, character references, cover art, and moreOther things
— Blood, gore, artistic nudity, science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, and more
— Hand draw or hand paint lots of little detail
Ask Please
Mildly suggestive contentMechanical creatures/monstersAnything you’re not seeing on these lists or unsure of
What I Don't Do
NSFW artworkIntricate architecture or heavy machineryCopyrighted subjects/characters belonging to existing IPsGraphic designMimic the style of independent artistsComics — I’ve got my own to doPolitical, religious, or hate speechHyper-realism, hyper-stylizedFan characters
Promotions & Discounts
20% off $150+
Special discount runs through Dec 31st, 2024
This applies to single artworks as well as bulk ordersThis does NOT apply to hourly rate projects
Bulk Orders
Applies when you order 3+ like artworks (e.g. multiple portraits)*First one is priced normally, the rest get a 10% discountThis does NOT apply to hourly rate projects*Limits apply
Ancient Chronicles Supporters
All Ancient Chronicles supporters currently holding a tier of $5 or greater enjoy up to 30% off! This stacks with any running promos. Thank you for your support!You'll be asked for the email attached to your Ko-Fi membership tier
Pricing & Options Menu
All work commissioned from the following menu is limited to personal use only by the client. Upon request, commercial use copyrights for work I created for you in the past may be granted to you in exchange for a fee.
Regular Flat Rate
Requires a clear reference, complete with color, of an existing character, subject, etc. Shading on references is okay as long as color picking is easily doable or you have provided color swatches.
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Custom Flat Rate
For clients seeking custom designs of creatures, characters, etc. Also for anyone who wants an existing design reworked or who does not have a workable reference.
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Hourly Rate
Clients seeking artwork for commercial use, please see my freelancing info
All prices are subject to change based on project specifications
Sketches
$30 - Simple$50 - Headshot
$65 - Half body
$80 - Full body
Full body or half body preferred
With or without shading
Inked, Flat Color
$80 - Headshot
$120 - Half body
$160 - Full body
Simple or no BG
Clean or sketchy linework
Inked, Colored, Shaded
$120 - Headshot
$170 - Half body
$220 - Full body
Simple or no BG
Clean or sketchy linework
Lineless
$180 - Headshot
$240 - Half body
$300 - Full body
Simple or no BG
Illustration
Starts at $350
Full body or half body only
With or without shadingLined or lineless
Reference Sheets
Ask for a quote
Price depends on the rendering style and what your goals are. An existing visual reference of your character is required.
Custom Designs
Ask for a quote
Price depends on the rendering style, what your goals are, and amount of preliminary work (research, world building, etc.). Mood boards, written descriptions, and rough visual references are all welcome.Creatures, characters, plants, environments, props, etc.
Terms of Service
The following terms do not apply to my separate commercial-use services which operate under a contract tailored to the client.
Agreement
By commissioning Kimberlea Heili (the "artist"), you (the "client") hereby agree to the following terms which are subject to change at any time.
Scope & Services
The scope is defined as the work the artist will do for the client as agreed upon by both parties. Should the client request additional work beyond the scope, this will incur additional fees or be denied at the artist's discretion.The artist holds the right to refuse a commission for any reason.
Digital Goods
The final result of the services provided (digital artwork) will be delivered electronically. No physical goods will be delivered.
Turnaround Time
Unless a specific deadline is requested, the artist will complete the client's commission at her own pace. Please anticipate commissions being completed within the following estimated spans of time:— Sketches: couple days to a week
— Inked, flat color: a week to a month
— Inked, colored, shaded: a week to a month
— Lineless: a month or more
— Illustration: a month or more
— References: a week or a month or moreThe artist will communicate updates regularly. Note that happenings and project specifications may delay or increase the amount of time required to be completed. (See Force Majeure section)
Pricing
All prices listed above are subject to change at any time and may change based on the following:— Overall complexity, requested level of detail
— Number of subjects
— Necessary file size (based on detail desired and project needs)
— Time and labor requiredThere will be rush fees involved if the client requests the work to be completed by a deadline that gives the artist less time than she comfortably needs to complete the work.
Payment of Services
A down payment of 30-50% is required prior to any work being done. The client's balance must be paid in full prior to the deliverables being released.All payments are to be made via PayPal, unless otherwise discussed. The client will be sent an invoice. Only USD is accepted. There is a 3.5% processing fee associated with every payment.
Discounts
Additional discounts are not offered outside of any promotions. Period.Active Ancient Chronicles supporters holding a tier of $5 USD or greater enjoy up to 30% off and will need to supply the email attached to their tier in order to take advantage of their discount. This discount stacks with any running promotions. :) Thank you for your support.
Refunds & Cancellation
Down payment
— 100% refundable if the project is canceled by either party prior to work beginning.
— 50% refundable if the project is canceled after work has begun but before the final draft is approved.
— Non-fundable after the final draft is approved.After Final Draft Approval
— The down payment and any other payments made are non-refundable if the client cancels.
— 25-50% of the latest payment (not the down payment) refunded if the artist has to cancel.After Project Completion
No refunds after the deliverables have been released to the client.
Revisions
The artist allows complimentary minor corrections throughout the rendering process. Within reason. Moderate and major changes will always be charged $120 hourly per adjustment. The artist will always inform the client of expectations prior to making a larger change.Significant changes that are beyond the scope of the project will not be accepted after the final draft is approved. (e.g. adding a new character, changing a pose, etc.)If the artist feels she is being abused with excessive changes, minor or otherwise, she will charge a scope creep fee at her discretion depending on the frequency and scale of the adjustments. The client's project may instead be canceled.
Client Approval
Once the client approves the final render and the project is ended, the artist is no longer responsible for any errors. She may consider making corrections but not without proper compensation.
Copyrights & Usage
Copyrights
Any work commissioned is by default limited explicitly to personal use only by the client.Upon request, copyrights for personal work the artist created for the client in the past may be granted in exchange for a fee after a contract has been signed.Usage
The client's work is not to be used in NFT, crypto, blockchain, or AI related projects. The client may not sell the work the artist created for them as an NFT or be associated with NFT, crypto, blockchain, or AI related projects in any capacity by the client or third-parties associated with the client. Ever. Should this be breached, the artist is entitled to reparations from the client.The client MAY NOT remove the artist's signature at any time. The artist is willing to provide a copy of the artwork without her signature upon request. Just ask nicely. :)Kimberlea Heili has the right to showcase the work she created for the client on this site and social media. The client has the right to request strict confidentiality, but this must be done prior to the establishment of an agreement.
Credit
Please credit the artist where credit is due as "Kimberlea Heili” or “kimberleaheili.com.”The artist will credit the subject of the work as belonging to the client wherever she showcases the work.
Indemnity
The client shall indemnify and hold harmless Kimberlea Heili absolutely and forever from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, suits, liabilities, obligations, costs, fees, charges, and any other expenses whatsoever, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, that may be asserted by a third-party against the artist in connection with the misrepresentation, negligence, or misconduct of the client and anyone in association with the client.
Force Majeure
If the artist is unable to continue progress for any reason outside of the control of either party, the artist will be free of obligation from completing the work until conditions are suitable to resume progress. Kimberlea Heili will make reasonable effort to remove or avoid these conditions in order to resume progress if possible.The term “force majeure” includes, but is not limited to:
— Fire, storm, explosion, other natural disasters, etc.
— Health issues (injury, illness, mental health, etc.)
— Vandalism of, loss of, or damages to the artist’s materials, the commission, or material related to the commission
— Orders or acts of military, civil authority, national emergencies, insurrections, riots, wars, or work stoppagesIf the artist is unable to resume work for any of the reasons listed above, she will inform the client if/when possible and refunds will be given according to the “refunds” section. If, in extreme cases, the artist is unable, in any way, to contact the client for over eight weeks due to force majeure, even after reasonable effort made, the artist will not be obligated to provide a refund if or when she returns. That said, for moral reasons, the artist may do so if/when she is able.
Updated 7.19.2024
Kimberlea Heili
Concept Art - Creature Design - Illustration
$120 per hour
For business inqueries regarding my services for your project, please send an email with as much information as possible.
Please note the following:— I do not participate in rev share projects or any models where I work without first receiving upfront payment. No exceptions.— Short-term transactions only. One-time gigs, returning clients, and single-asset or small-scale requests welcome. I am not interested in large-scale production contracts or full-time employment.— The above rate is subject to change based on deadlines, workload, project requirements, etc.— I charge time spent on research, meetings, phone calls, correspondence, compiling materials, administrative tasks, rendering of project deliverables, and any other tasks related to my work on the project.