I'm Iyanu, and I'm the artist you've been wanting to meet.
Find out all the information you need to commission me for a drawing below
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Who can commission me
Ideally, anyone who can afford to can message me to book a commission, but personally I'd love to work much more with successful entrepreneurs, athletes and scientists. This is because people in this category tend to have a lot of relationships they value but can't always keep up with. My drawings that feature them and their 'other' in that relationships will be a physical representation and reminder of how much they care.
The quality of work
In my drawing process, I make use of acid-free paper (which ensures the longevity of the work), high quality pencils (that won't corrode the paper), and fixatives (that glue the grains of the medium to the paper and prevent smudging). Coupled with quality framing and proper handling, the artwork will certainly outlive both you and your relationships.
Commission and waitlist terms
- All commissioned drawing prices include the full package (the work itself, the framing, the packaging and the delivery). Consequently, there are no hidden charges whatsover.
- I can only work on one commissioned drawing at a time, so if I'm not available, you'll have to join a waitlist with a non-refundable commitment fee of $100 or its equivalent.
- I require 70% deposit on all commissions before I touch the paper with a pencil at all. Prior commitment fees are deductible from this amount if you've been on my waitlist prior.
- Depending on the actual size and number of subjects, completion can take between 2-6 weeks. I'll give you an estimate when we discuss. DHL is my preferred delivery agency, and delivery takes less than 5 days from completion.
- Unless, you're booking artworks amounting to over $1,000 in prices, I don't negotiate. I don't like to do it, neither do I want to. Thanks for complying.
My prices
Naira prices only apply to Nigerians living within or delivering within Nigeria.
A3+ (14" x 18")
2 people/subjects - #330,000/$570
A2 (18" x 24")
2 people/subjects - #580,000/$880
3 people/subjects - #730,000/$1025
A1 (24" x 36")
2 people/subjects - #800,000/$1,300
3 people/subjects - #1,200,000/$1650
For larger drawings or to fit in more subjects, send me a message
Size reference chart
An A3 is double an A4 (print paper). An A2 is double an A3 and 4 times an A4. An A1 is double an A2 and 8 times an A4.
Reference image(s) and how to book
Book a pencil drawing in 3 easy steps
- Check out the price list and the size reference chart again, and decide on your preferred size (with the number of subjects)
- Pick out your reference image(s). This could be one image that contains all the subjects, or distinct images of the subjects for me to pool together in one drawing. In the case of creating one drawing from multiple references featuring different subjects, please ensure that all the reference images are captured with the subjects facing the same direction or angle.
- Message me through one of either my email or WhatsApp with your name, location, number of subjects and a few (no more than 5) possible references. Please explain everything at once and don't just say hello (and wait for my reply).