Author Archives: Simone Collins

An Epic Ode to a Favorite Stuffed Animal

ArtCorgi Commission Before and After by BenDX

For many, favorite stuffed animals are a part of the family, right alongside siblings, favorite pets, and close friends. We are all for commemorating them in meaningful ways, and love the piece Brecken commissioned from BenDX. BenDX created this brilliant battle scene Brecken dreamed up in the style of his digital fantasy illustrations. Check out […]

The Heroine at Mallorca

ArtCorgi Commission for Nicki by Sarafinah Before and After

Nicki commissioned this illustration from Sarafinah in her fabulous cutie pie style. Lovely, no? It depicts the heroine of his Mercia Llorente book series: a clever, loyal, beautiful character, in front of the island of Mallorca. Now we simultaneously want to (1) read the book series, (2) meet the heroine, and (3) travel to Mallorca. […]

A Commission Commemorating MCM Comic Con

Blacksmiley Color Comic Commission Sample - Before and After

Here is a fairly recent commission we absolutely love! Frank commissioned the piece to commemorate an awesome weekend at MCM Comic Con. It is not every day that people commission art to commemorate fun weekends (portraits are our most popular commission types), and Blacksmiley, who did the art, had a lot of fun working convention […]

The Perfect Paper Anniversary Gift: A Romantic Couple Portrait

ArtCorgi Commission by Elisa Moriconi Before and After

Elisa Moriconi’s cute comic portrait style is quickly becoming a popular romantic gift choice on ArtCorgi. Andrew commissioned this piece as a rather clever way to work the traditional gift— paper— into his first anniversary gift for his wife. We love the unique approach he took with the tradition! Backstory Behind the Piece: Q&A with […]

A Batman Inspired Couple Portrait

ArtCorgi Commission by Silvadoray Before and After

This portrait Tyler commissioned as a gift to his girlfriend makes us wish Silvadoray’s custom black and white illustration style would get more orders! Color and high detail can be fun, but this black and white piece sure packs a punch. Well played on the gift front, Tyler! Backstory Behind the Piece: Q&A with Tyler […]

Friends Drawn as Their Game Characters

ArtCorgi Tabletop Game Commision Before and After by Clay Graham

While the good ol’ fashioned group portrait has its place in the world, we love it when people portray their friends and family creatively. For example, consider this commission Suzanne ordered from Clay Graham in which she and her friends are illustrated as the characters they play on tabletop game nights. Is this not more […]

Fun Portrait of a Man and His Sidekick Cat

ArtCorgi Commission for Jake by Mourphine

Isn’t this portrait the best? Jake commissioned from Mourphine (in her Simple Cartoon style) for his friend Justin and we understand it went over quite well! Backstory Behind the Piece: Q&A with Jake ArtCorgi (AC): What inspired you to commission this art? Jake (J): I always thought it would be a super cool idea as […]

An Illustrated Going Away Present

ArtCorgi Commission by Fleur Sciortino Before and After via ArtCorgi

When a good friend leaves town for school or a new job, our typical response— if we are really on our game, is to get them a nice card. Ciaran left us in the good friendship dust, however, by creating card that features an original, illustrated scene! Fleur Sciortino created the art. You can learn […]

A Second Year Wedding Anniversary Portrait

Second Anniversary Couple Portrait by Mourphine via ArtCorgi

We are always thrilled when we have the opportunity to share a new couple portrait with you, and the rough simplicity of this style (a trademark of Mourphine’s Simple Character illustration style) adds an extra kick of genuine love and earnestness to the piece that we just adore. You can learn more about the couple […]