Tag Archives: commission

Steampunk Savannah

Savannah by Blacksmiley via ArtCorgi Before and After

Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned steampunk portrait? We love Blacksmiley’s take on the aesthetic; she created this commmission for Savannah in a modified version of her black and white comic style. Backstory Behind the Piece – Q&A with Savannah ArtCorgi (AC): What inspired you to commission a portrait of yourself? Savannah (S): I’ve […]

A Romantic Mexico City Marriage Proposal

Illustration of a Marriage Proposal by Sumi via ArtCorgi

Our hearts always skip a beat when people come to us with marriage proposal commissions. These are big deal projects that we always hope will become home run hits! We are pleased as punch to learn that the marriage proposal associated with the commission above was an utter and complete success. The scene depicts the […]

A Playful Illustration for Stubbs Obedience

Stubbs Obedience by Clay Graham Before and After via ArtCorgi

Though most of our clients commission illustrations for personal use, we love working with businesses and brands, and one of our favorite clients on that front is Ryan, whose business, Stubbs Obedience, helps to train dogs that many typical owners would have a difficult time working with. This particular piece he commissioned is inspired by […]

Comic-Style Company Portraits: The M&M Media Team

M&M Media Team Before and After by Blacksmiley via ArtCorgi

Let’s be honest; corporate headshots- the kind with bland backgrounds and forced smiles- are so yesterday. We could not be happier to have companies coming to us for more interesting professional portraits. Check out these portraits featuring the M&M Media team. They were created in Blacksmiley’s black and white comic style. Nice, right? You can […]

This is How Good Friends Roll

This is How I Roll Shirt Design by Louie Zong

We are used to creative commissions, but this particular illustration David commissioned from Louie Zong is particularly clever. To surprise his friend for her birthday, he had her favorite t-shirt design re-illustrated- with her as the star! Backstory Behind the Piece – Q&A with David ArtCorgi (AC): What’s the story behind the “This is How […]

A Fantasy Book Cover Design by PhuThieu

Sci-Fi Book Cover Design by PhuThieu via ArtCorgi

Shallow people that we are, we always judge books by their cover, and therefore take orders for book cover art and designs very seriously. We absolutely love how this book cover design by PhuThieu came out. Michel Apsan, the book’s author, put a great deal of thought into it and from the summary he provided […]

A Friendly Portrait of I.H. Laking

Ian Grimwood Author Portrait Before and After by Joseph Lee via ArtCorgi

Several months back, we shared a fantastic book cover created for the author I. H. Laking, though even before that piece was commissioned, the author had a portrait made by our very own Joseph Lee. We quite like it! To get a sketch portrait of your own from Joseph Lee, stop by his commission page. […]

A Super Fun Christmas Card

The-Kaz-Christmas-Card-Before-And-After-by-Joseph-Lee-of-ArtCorgi

Though Christmas is (tragically) behind us, cards are still on our mind with the rapid approach of Valentine’s Day. As we look forward to the new Day of Fabulous Greeting Cards, we think back to some of our favorite holiday card commissions of last year, and this piece commissioned by Kaz, an awesome tech journalist […]

A Brilliant Portrait of the Farleys

American Gothic Inspired Portrait Before and After by Mourphine via ArtCorgi

As part of a truly fun Christmas tradition, Mr. Farley commissioned this vibrant and cheery illustration featuring his wife and their marvelous menagerie of pets. Mourphine created the art in her signature 3D Cartoons style. Should you like to have your own piece made by Mourphine, stop by her commission page. Backstory Behind the Piece […]