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About me!

Sakura sparrow ❥ digital artist

Dulcealuf

23 | infp-t | she/her

Hello, I’m Dulcea! i'm a freelancing illustrator and character designer from Buenos Aires, Argentina.i've been doing digital art since 2015 and i started working as a freelancer during the COVID-19 global pandemic. I have plans to go to college next year.

Meet Chue「雀」 — mascot

My sparrow dragonbird sona! An airhead..

my artwork

I mainly focus on character art and illustration usually paired up with character design, while my portfolio consists of original characters, commissioned work, and sometimes a little miscellaneous fan art.I mostly draw furry and anime art. Also, I have lots of sapphic characters.

+ Info

art tools | brushes

  • My basic brushset

  • The gouache maxpack

  • Japanese patterns & background decor by Attki


devices | programs

  • iPad 8th Gen (2019)

  • Apple Pencil 1st Gen

  • Procreate

  • CapCut (reels & animatics)


© artwork by pinkuurin

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Portfolio

art galleries ❥ 2023- 2024

Illustrations


paid work, miscellaneous ❥ 2023 - 2024

Lots of Character illustrations with fully detailed backgrounds I’ve made in the past.

Personal artworks


original art, miscellaneous ❥ 2023 - 2024

A bunch of personal illustrations I have made through the years + my original character designs.

Commission works


paid work, adoptables ❥ 2023 - 2024

A more diverse gallery showcasing a bunch of previously commissioned work I've done over the years for my amazing clients.

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Art commissions

dulcealuf ❥ digital illustration

commissions


If you’d like to work together, please check the following links for more Info & Prices!


By commissioning me, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms below. If you have any inquiries, please contact me.

[email protected]

Terms of service

Last updated ❥ February 17th, 2025


When ordering a commission, everyone is required to follow the guidelines below — Failure to do so will result in the client getting blacklisted. By reading and agreeing with the Terms of Service, you are acknowledging the terms of your commission. These will be referred to in the case of a dispute.


0. general information

  1. Please, read this page thoroughly before commissioning me. By placing an order, you are automatically agreeing to these terms.

  2. If you have any questions about my policies please contact me directly.

  3. Remember that I reserve the right to decline any commission offerings if the project is not suitable for me to complete.

  4. All commissions will be communicated through Direct Messages, Discord or E-mail. I am available for updates and questions during week days. Please allow up to 3 hours for responses.

Do’s (what I’ll draw)Don’ts (what I won’t draw)
Feminine, masculine, and androgynous charactersOffensive themes pertaining to sex, race & religion
Anthro characters ( furry )Suggestive | NSFW
Human & humanoid charactersExtreme violence & gore
Gift art | Couple artImitating someone else's art style

1. Payment

  1. Only participate in any transaction with me if you are over the age of 18, and can pay of your ability ( have your own PayPal account, credit card, etc ).

  2. Payments are due upfront in full ( or with an agreed payment plan, if applicable ).

  3. Commissions will not be started until payments have been cleared. No exceptions.

  4. Payments made via PayPal Invoices will always be coming from the e-mail [email protected]

  5. All prices are subject to an additional PayPal fee. This fee is a small percentage added to the service's total cost to cover the transaction fees charged by PayPal. The exact fee will be calculated and communicated to you in the final proposal.

— payment plans

  1. You may request a 50-25-25 payment plan for big commissions totalling over USD 100 or more.

  2. The plan consists of a 50% non-refundable deposit and two payments of 25% each.

— refunds

  1. Orders may be cancelled for a full refund only if the work has not been started.

  2. However, once I begin working on your commission, only partial refunds will be issued depending on its status of completion.

  3. I reserve the right to cancel a commission and issue a refund if I feel uncomfortable with the project.

  4. Partial refunds will be issued following the list shown below:

❥ Sketch / Lines: 75%❥ Flats (base colours): 50%❥ Shading / Rendering: 25%

— cancellations

  1. If the Invoice has been sent and has not been paid for over a week, I will automatically cancel the commission unless there is mutual agreement regarding the delay.

  2. Upon cancelling a commission, you will receive a PDF copy of the Invoice.


2. Revisions

  1. Limited adjustments.

  2. The initial sketch includes up to 3 minor revisions at no additional cost. Beyond that, additional adjustments may incur a fee ( up to $12 usd ).

  3. No major changes are allowed in the finishing stage that will affect the overall composition of the artwork.

  4. Once an order is completed and delivered, no further adjustments can be made.

  5. Any missing or wrong details from my side will be fixed for free.


3. turnaround times and delivery

  1. Estimated delivery times range from 1 week to 4 months, but may be extended during peak periods.

  2. If you need a specific deadline, please communicate it at the time of purchase. Priority commissions are subject to an additional fee.

  3. If any major issues come up that impact my ability to make commissions, I will let you know about it. Inquiries on the progress of the commission are always more than welcomed as long as they are reasonable and not persistent.

  4. Other factors influencing the commission speed can include: physical or mental health issues, family circumstances and order complexity.


4. Privacy and confidentiality

  1. Unless explicitly requested otherwise, I reserve the right to share the process of any completed commissions on my portfolio and social media.

  2. If you wish to keep your commission private, please let me know at the time of purchase.

  3. Private commissions will not be featured in my portfolio or shared on my social media, but they will be included in my Trello queue.


5. Use and Credits — copyright policy

  1. As an artist, I retain full rights and ownership of the commissioned artwork. I retain rights to artist credits and publish the art on my social media, making speed paints, or presenting it in my portfolio.

  2. Additionally, my art may not be used for AI or blockchain-related projects.

  3. You may use the art for personal purposes, such as printing or reposting on your social media, as long as there is no direct commercial use.

  4. Direct monetisation or resale of the art is prohibited.

  5. You may not alter, modify, or edit the commissioned artwork or design yourself or through third parties without explicit permission.


6. policy violations

  1. Failure to adhere to any of the above policies may result in actions such as, but not limited to, revoking usage rights, placing the client on a blacklist for future commissions, and/or taking appropriate action to protect the integrity of my work.

  2. In cases of unauthorised modifications, chargebacks, or other breaches, I reserve the right to pursue any necessary steps to enforce these terms.

  3. In the event of a chargeback or any form of extortion; I may publish the offender's relevant social media, PayPal email, and business-related exchanges ( such as emails and invoices ) as proof of breaking my Terms of Service. Personal information ( such as addresses ) will be redacted.


7. Payment Methods

  • I have three options available for clients from Argentina + two options available for International clients.

Commission pricelist

A list with all my current options for commissions so far!

Last updated ❥ february 17th, 2025


Thank you so much for considering me for your commission! ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა
Please only start a request if you find the service details and my Terms of Service acceptable.


special add-ons

  • additional characters: +50% for an additional character. Unless stated otherwise.

  • complex designs: +25% fee for complexity design features such as extra limbs, wings, markings, etc.

  • priority order: +30% fee if you want to skip the current queue and have your commission done by a deadline.

Discounts & freebies

  • dulcea design: 10% off if your commission contains characters that were designed by me.

  • sapphic department: %15 off for commissions featuring lesbian and/or sapphic couples ( I’m a girl kisser ).

  • freebie drawing: returning customers will receive extras such as chibis or busts with their orders.

simple wardrobe


i've always wanted to make a wardrobe sheet!Includes two cutesy chibi-styled fullbodies of your character with different outfit variations + stylised colouring.

  • $30,00 usd | $15.000 ars

Chibi characters


Chibi character illustration.  You will receive a drawing of your character with a simple background + decor.

Due to the nature of chibis, their designs will be simplified to account for that.

  • $40,00 usd | $20.000 ars

Double waist-up


Couple waist-up / halfbody character illustrations with stylised colouring a simple background (pattern or gradient square background).Only one character per artwork.

  • $50,00 usd | $25.000 ars

Small character pages


A small page of your character, composed of 3 drawings: a main half-body and two complementary busts. With stylised shading and details.Only one character per artwork.

Includes small props like flowers or nature, manga-like bubbles & doodles to fill up blank spaces.

  • $60,00 usd | $30.000 ars

big character pages


A bigger page of your character, composed of 4-5 drawings: two half-bodies and some complementary busts. With stylised shading and details.Two characters max per artwork.

Includes small props like flowers or nature, manga-like bubbles & doodles to fill up blank spaces.

  • $70,00 usd | $35.000 ars

Reference sheets i


(For feral / animal characters)

A simplistic visual reference of your character. With design notes & colour palette.I can also add pets/animal companions.

  • $40,00 usd | $20.000 ars

Reference sheets ii


(For anthro / humanoid characters)

A simplistic visual reference of your character. With design notes & colour palette.

  • standard (front + back view) : $50,00 usd | $25.000 ars

  • fancy (front + back + halfbody) : $55,00 usd | $27.500 ars

Customs & redesigns


I design, or redesign, a brand new character for you based on the guidelines you give me!comes with a little reference sheet.

  • start at $45,00 usd | $22.500 ars

Detailed illustrations


vertical illustration of your character either blending nature backgrounds and cozy vibes in a simplistic composition or presenting a colourful, minimalist background.Both options will contain stylised shading and lighting.Two characters max per artwork.

  • regular: $70,00 usd | $35.000 ars

  • with background: $90,00 usd | $45.000 ars

design terms of use

Last updated ❥ february 17th, 2025


These additional terms are exclusive to Custom Characters, Redesigns and any Adoptables designed by me. their compliance is expected in addition to my general terms of service.


important

  1. It is very important that any of my designs get sold to anyone outside of the invite-only website Toyhouse. I just wish to keep track of all of my character designs.

  2. If you are interested in obtaining one of my designs but you do not have a Toyhouse account, please reach out to me and I will kindly provide you with an Invite Code to join the site.

use and credits — copyright policy

  1. I do retain the copyright to the artwork and for being the creator of the design. Meaning that the character belongs to the client, but they were not the one responsible to design it.

  2. In the case of redesigns, i only maintain rights to my artwork and as a secondary designer.

  3. Once bought, the client can use the design in comics, books and such, as long as proper credit is given.

design changes | editing

  1. You can make small changes to the design upon obtaining them like changing the eye colour, make small colour palette or marking editions.

  2. Editing a design is possible, but please, do not make the design unrecognisable from their original.

  3. Editing my original art file in any way, including removing the watermark, is not allowed.

re-selling

  1. If you’re re-selling one of my designs, please tag me so I can help you promote them and increase chances of you selling it.

  2. Remember that unless you have personal or paid commissioned artwork of the design, you may not sell it for more than its original value. Things that don’t not count towards worth are gifts, raffle prizes, art trades and art fight attacks.

  3. All my designs come a high resolution reference, if you decide to re-sell it, it is your responsibility to deliver such file to the new owner.