· About the artist ·

Tholia

Born and bred nearby Paris, Priscillia - best known as Tholia - is a multifaceted artist, who creates highly detailed artworks mainly for gaming industry (Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal, Marvel, CD Projekt Red...) and for private commissioners.Initially trained as a graphic designer, Tholia used to produce thousands of prints & patterns for the home and fashion industries over ten years, while she dedicated her free time painting tributes to video games.

Tholia's peculiar art style was born from inspirations coming from artists she has been admiring through the years: Alfons Mucha, Lois Van Baarle, Joe Madureira and Tetsuya Nomura, to mention just a few.Full-time independent artist since 2021, Tholia is constantly pushing her skills and now working even closer with gaming and comic industries. Currently under NDA, many exciting projects are expected to be revealed from 2025!


· Business Queries ·

Interested in working with me? Reach me out at [email protected]

This contact method is dedicated to professionals only

⚠ Important note: I do not take and do not reply to the following offers:✖ NFTs
✖ follower growth
✖ influencer work
✖ unpaid collaborations
✖ products review
Please do not contact me for such projects.

For private commissions requests, please refer to the dedicated section.You will find all the information you need there: my commission status, terms, prices, FAQ, form and contact method for extra questions.




· Commissions INFO ·

Tholia

//. Commission status: OPEN

⚠ Please read carefully the FAQ & Terms of Use before applying to the commission form.


//. Base prices

The prices here after apply only to private commissions. If you are a professional looking for a commercial artwork, please jump to the Business Queries section.The prices are indicative and may change. If your request doesn't fit the examples below, I will send you a custom quote depending on your specific needs.

☆ Traditional Art ☆

Tholia

120 € EUR*

Pencil sketch with some shadows.
✦ 1 Half body character, A5 or
✦ 1 full body character, A4

Tholia

170€ EUR*

Pencils + ink
✦ Up to 3 half body characters, A5 or
✦ 1 full body character, A4

Tholia

270€ EUR*

Pencils + copic markers.
✦ Up to 3 half body characters, A5 or
✦ 1 full body character, A4

Sizes chart :
A5 = 48 x 210 mm | A4 = 210 x 297 mm
A5 = 5-7/8 x 8-1/4 in | A4 = 8-1/4 x 11-3/4 in
* Shipping costs of the original excluded (from 16,45 € EUR for Europe, 31,60 € EUR for the rest of the world)


☆ Digital Art ☆

Tholia

320€ EUR

Digital sketch + flat colors, A3
✦ 1 character. Up to 3 angle views.

Tholia

470€ EUR

Full rendered painting, A3/A2
✦ 1 character. Half body, colored background.

Tholia

830€ EUR

Full rendered painting, A3/A2
✦ 1 character. Full body, complex background.

Sizes chart:
A3 = 297 x 420 mm | A2 = 420 x 594 mm
A3 =11-3/4 x 16-1/2 in | A2 =16-1/2 x 23-3/8 in

Note: Each extra character request will add 50% of the total price.
Weapons or complex outfits (e.g. armor suits) will add 35% of the total price.

But first, do check the ToS and the FAQ, your answer may be there!


· Frequently Asked Questions ·

Tholia

//. Short Answers

A glimpse of my answers. I recommend to check the detailed answers below for further explaination.
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✦ Commission is usually completed within about a week.
✖ No NSFW, no tendentious stuff, no kids portraits.
✦ I may decline a commission request, but I will not cancel one started already!
✦ 100% human art. No AI at all, process available on my YouTube channel
✦ Digital painting on Procreate, traditional drawing on layout or bristol papers.
✦ Signed copy for digital comms okay! Printing & shipping at your charge.


Q1 //. How long do you take to complete the work?

Once I started the sketch, I usually complete the commission within a week, taking in consideration the back and forth via email and validation steps. Of course the time needed can vary a bit according to the complexity of the artwork.

Q2 //. What kind of commissions do you accept or don't?

A non-exhaustive list, often updated

✦ I will draw ✦:✓ Fanart
✓ Character concept boards
✓ Cover illustrations
✓ OC portraits (original creations)
✓ Illustrations for social networks: profile portraits, banners...

✦ I will not draw ✦:✖ NSFW: nudity etc.
✖ Tendentious subjects: racism, homophobia, transphobia...
✖ Portraits of children: baby to 16 years old
✖ Comics pages or inking
✖ Graphic design: logo, web design...

Q3 //. Do you happen to decline a commission?

I may decline a commission if I do not feel comfortable with it, for any reason. If that happens, please do not take it wrong nor personnally. I do want my clients to be happy with their commission. If I do not feel at ease, I may deal with art block, which would be terrible for both of us!That said, I will not cancel a commission that I started already! If I accepted your commission, then you can be sure I will pour much love and care into it until it's finished!

Q4 //. Do you use AI?

Not at all! My art is 100% created by me from scratch, to sketch, to final. You can watch many of my painting processes at my YouTube channel.

Q5 //. What software and tools do you use?

My digital software: I'm sketching and painting exclusively on Procreate since 2020. The auto recording timelapse is so convenient to share my process!My traditional tools: I'm currently using bristol paper, graphite pencil, Derwent colour pencils, Pigma Micron + Staedtler Fineliners and Faber-Castell pen brushes. And I'm softly getting back at watercolor.

Q6 //. Can I request a signed physical copy? (digital works)

Yes! This is an option you can opt-in at the commission form!In that case, the printing, shipping and handling prices will be calculated according to your needs and added to the quote. For your information, the shipping costs are usually about 30€ / 35USD for worldwide, and about 16€ for Europe.

If you didn't find your answer here or in the Terms of Use



· Terms of Use ·

//. Process

THE QUOTEOnce you filled the commission form, I will send you a quote according to your request. I will also give you an estimate schedule, to let you know when I should start working on your commission.Once the quote is agreed and returned signed to me, I will start working following the provided schedule, according to your deadline – if any – and my availability.


THE PAYMENTNo upfront payment is required! The payment will be split according to the steps of creation: I will kindly send a PayPal request in between each creation task completion. I will move to the next creation task as soon as the payment is well received for the previous one, and so on until final.Important note: Make sure to select "Sending to a friend" when paying your PayPal invoice. No refunds will be eligible for my commissions, thus the PayPal Purchase Protection is useless. If you happen to select “Paying for an item or service”, I will have to charge you 5% of the total price to cover the fees I will be charged by PayPal.


THE CREATION STEPSFor digital commissions, only low definition images at 28dpi will be shared during the following steps.
The final HD files at 300dpi will be sent after the last payment is received.
-// Task 01, THE SKETCH:
· Researches + sketch > sending to the Client to validate the composition together.
· Sending PayPal invoice for task 01 completion.
· Moving to task 02 once payment and feedbacks are received.

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// Task 02, THE CLEANING:
· Revising the sketch according to feedback > cleaning the lines > sending you the updated artwork
· Sending PayPal invoice for task 02 completion.
· Moving to task 03 once payment and new feedbacks are received.

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// Task 03, THE FLAT COLORS:
· Revising the lines according to feedback > adding the colors > sending you the updated artwork
· Sending PayPal invoice for task 03 completion.
· Moving to final task once payment and new feedbacks are received.

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// Task 04, THE RENDERING:
· Revision according to feedback > polishing the lights and shadows > sending the final artwork
· Sending PayPal invoice for task 04 completion.
· Sending the final artwork at low definition. Minor edits are still feasible if needed.
· Sending the HD or original artwork once last payment is fulfilled


THE DELIVERYOnce the last payment is received, I prepare a Google Drive folder with all the images from the creation steps. You will need to download the files quickly because after a month they will be purged!For digital commissions, I will provide a high definition .PNG file and a social media friendly file at 72dpi. By the way, my default painting canvas measures 4440x5550px at 300dpi, which is perfect to print up to 16.5 x 23.4 inches (40 x 60 cm). A layered PSD file can be sent on demand too if needed. Specific measures can also be requested up to your needs by leaving a note via the commission form!
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For traditional commissions, I will protect the drawing with the greatest care and ship it to you flat in a strong cardboard envelope. For better protection, I can also favor sending the drawing in a tube according to your preference. In all cases, you will receive a tracking number to track your package.


//. Usage of the commission by the Client

By commissioning me, you agree:✦ Not to use the artwork for commercial purposes of any kind, including NFTs.
✦ Not to train any AI software or tool with the artwork.
✦ Not to share / upload the HD files on social media.


//. Usage of the commission by the Artist

Unless I receive your written disagreement, I may share the artwork on my socials (e.g. Twitter, Instagram...), of course only at a 72 dpi low definition and with a watermark. I may also share the process video on my YouTube channel to show the steps of creation.It is very important for me - as an independant artist - to share the artworks I create and their steps, as a testimony of a human made art. Yet of course, if you do not want me to share the artwork, for any reason, just drop me a note about it while filling the commission form, and I will respect your wish.In any case, I will never ever use your commission for commercial purposes. If I would happen to be willing to use it for such purposes, I would kindly contact you before anything to discuss the matter.

If you didn't find your answer here or in the FAQ


· Portfolio ·

A selection of my art, regularly updated

Last update: September 2024


· Commercial Works ·

More commercial artworks to be revealed from 2025

several projects currently under NDA


. Illustrations for CD Projekt Red [ France ]

[ · 2023 · ] Holiday Card.

[ · 2023 · ] Holiday card, sent to influencers and shared on social medias

[ · 2022 · ] - Art created to celebrate the release of the next-gen update.

[ · 2022 · ] Art created to celebrate the release of the next-gen update of The Witcher III


. Illustrations for Eidos Montréal Interactive


. Illustrations for Crystal Dynamics

[ · 2019 · ] - Creation of 12 artworks and the cover of the Tomb Raider Coloring Book.

[ · 2019 · ] Creation of 12 pencil & ink illustrations and the cover of the Tomb Raider Coloring Book.

[ · 2018 · ] - Celebration artworks for the launch of Assasin's Creed Odyssey and Ready Player One.

[ · 2018 · ] Celebration artworks for the launch of Assasin's Creed Odyssey and Ready Player One.

[ · 2016 · ] - Artwork featured in the 20th Anniversary Edition of Rise of the Tomb Raider (PlayStation 4).

[ · 2016 · ] Artwork featured in the 20th Anniversary Edition of Rise of the Tomb Raider (PlayStation 4).

[ · 2016 · ] - Artwork featured in the book "20 years of Tomb Raider" by Meagan Marie.

[ · 2016 · ] Artwork featured in the book "20 years of Tomb Raider" by Meagan Marie.



· Personal Art ·

Original Creations & a few Studies

Drawn from imagination and painted after my own references

[ · 2021 · ] - [ · 2024 · ]


Tributes to my muses

These are fanart of existing characters who have been inspiring me

[ · 2024 · ]

[ · 2023 · ]

[ · 2022 · ]

[ · 2021 · ]



· Pencil & Ink ·

Daily studies from my sketchbook

More will be added each month

[ · 2024 · ]

[ · 2023 · ]



· Watercolor ·

A few watercolor warm-ups

Gently getting back at this technique, more to come!

[ · 2024 · ]

Tholia

[ · 2022 · ]

Tholia


· Private Commissions ·


If you are interested in commissioning me, please check this section.

You will find my commission status, terms, prices, FAQ and form

[ · 2024 · ]

[ · 2023 · ]

[ · 2022 · ]

[ · 2021 · ]