barn-swallow

digital artist

commission status: 2026 OPEN

My name is Magdalena (she/her) and I'm a freelance digital painter from Poland. I've been sharing my work online since 2013. I work across a wide range of subjects, from book covers and illustrations to character, environment, creature and item design.Proud human artist strongly against generative ai.

Terms of serviceOrdering a commission means you have read and accepted my Terms of Service.My commissions are digital illustrations. As the author of the artwork, I maintain the copyright over the commissioned piece. Unless agreed otherwise / commercial licence is discussed, I am allowed to use and share the artwork and make profit out of it.Using the commissioned piece for generative AI purposes, in whole or in part, as training data or input for any generative AI models, is forbidden. Advertising the commissioned piece alongside generative AI is forbidden.

Personal use
You are allowed to use the commissioned artwork for profile pictures, banners, avatars, character charts, reference sheets, roleplay etc. You are allowed to print it for personal use.Commercial use
Needed if you want to use the commissioned artwork for online marketing (i.e. social media, website), and print marketing (i.e. prints without profit, PR boxes, freebies)Commercial use (extended)
Needed if you want to use the commissioned artwork for in-book printing, book covers, merch. Includes online and print marketing mentioned above.

Do’s and don’tsWhat can I do:
- Anything high fantasy, modern fantasy, contemporary, post-apo and horror
- Original humanoid characters from any setting
- Animals, creatures and items design
- Landscapes and scenery art, including architecture and interiors
- Nudity and tasteful NSFW with explicit contentI don't do:
- Exaggerated body proportions
- Furry/anthro - besides small elements, such as ears, hoofs or tails

How to get a commission?Please use my commission description form or describe your commission in a similar way. I need that information to arrange the waiting line for the upcoming weeks. You can request more than one commission at once.I'm taking the upfront payment via PayPal invoice. You will receive the sketch in 1-3 working days after the payment (depending on the size and complexity).After receiving the full payment, your commission will be ready in 1 - 3 weeks (depending on the commission's size and complexity). You will receive regular updates on the progress (usually it's ~10 work in progress images).You can contact me / place your order via email at [email protected], via Discord barn_swallow, or by any of my social media:

Commission description formTo describe your request, please fill out the form presented here (copy and paste it into your message/document), or describe your commission in a similar way. I appreciate keeping the description as simple as it can be.
Please skip the parts that don't apply to your commission type.
For a group commission, please describe each character separately.If you don't provide any visual references, I will automatically add a character's design flat fee of 20% for each character with no references, unless you give me artistic liberty to create them and don't require any massive changes.Your nickname and a link to your website/social of choice:
Your legal name and country:
Email I can use to send you the invoice:
Deadline:
Commission type:
Personal or commercial use:Character’s name:
Race:
Gender:
Age (outward appearance):
Body type and height:
Skin colour:
Face:
Eyes and make-up:
Scars, tattoos, beauty marks and others:
Hair colour, length and hairdo:
Facial and body hair:
Clothes/armour (please mention the condition of the gear):
Jewellery:
Weapons:
Other:
Character’s personality (+/- 10 words which can define the character):
Picture’s background:
Pose, action, expression:

If you’re unsure what kind of commission would be best or how to make your commission/design look more interesting, you can just leave it to me. I will be more than happy to suggest a pose, design something for you or help you put your ideas into one. Do not hesitate to contact me, I'm always happy to chat!

You will receive the artwork as a full-resolution 300 dpi file in formats of your choice (JPEG, PNG, PDF)For commercial use - please add 20% of the final price.
For commercial use (extended) - the price will be calculated individually.

- Prices may vary depending on the theme and complexity. I charge extra for complex designs like armour, weapons, wings and multiple details. Each case is calculated individually based on the client’s request.
- Some examples below may contain detailed backgrounds that are charged separately.

CHARACTER ART

Sketch - 35€ - 60€

[cell-shaded black and white sketch with some rough details, single character in desired format up to a full body]

Portrait - 100€

[portrait with a shaded or simple background,
additional character +100%]

Chest-up - 140€

[chest-up portrait with hand/s included, with a shaded or simple background, additional character +75-100%]

Half body - 180€

[half body figure reaching hip/thighs area, with a shaded or simple background, additional character +75-100%]

Full body - 220€

[full body figure with a shaded or simple background,
additional character +75%]

Animals and creatures - 20-150€

[prices may vary depending on the size and complexity]

BACKGROUNDS, LANDSCAPES AND ENVIRONMENTS

- Prices may vary depending on the size, theme and complexity. Each case is calculated individually based on the client’s request.
- You won't be charged for the background, if it's a very simple one.

Regular - 40€ and up

[A4/square proportion, for a single or two characters]

Wide - 60€ and up

[anything larger than A4/square proportion - for book covers, group commissions and illustrations with additional large elements such as mounts]

Landscapes and environments - 150€ and up

[landscape, architecture or interior design - undetailed character(s) can be included]