Invoice clients for digital art commissions, commercial illustrations, and print licensing. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A digital artist invoice covers the fees for creating original artwork using digital tools such as Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, or Clip Studio Paint. Digital artists work across a wide range of contexts: personal commissions (portraits, fan art, character designs), commercial projects (game asset design, book covers, album artwork), and licensed prints or merchandise. Invoicing as a digital artist requires clarity about what the client receives: the digital file only, print-on-demand rights, limited print runs, or full commercial licence. Without clear terms, disputes over file usage and reproduction rights are common. A professional invoice with stated licence terms protects the artist and sets appropriate expectations about what the client has purchased.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Portrait Commission | £80 - £400 | per piece |
| Commercial Illustration (e.g. book cover) | £300 - £1,500 | per piece |
| Game Asset Design (character/environment) | £200 - £800 | per asset |
| Commercial Licence (merchandise/print) | £100 - £500 | per licence |
| Print File Preparation | £30 - £80 | per file |
| Rush Commission Surcharge | 25-50% | surcharge |
For personal commissions, take 50-100% payment upfront before starting. For commercial work, use a 50% deposit with the balance on delivery. Clearly define revision limits (2-3 rounds is standard) and charge extra for additional changes. Specify the licence on every invoice: personal commissions typically include personal use only; commercial licences are separate fees. Send invoices via email with a professional PDF, not informal message threads. Keep all client approvals in writing.