Commissions are open. New inquiries are welcome. Commissions are closed for now. Feel free to reach out about future availability, but I'm not taking on new work at the moment.

Contact & Commissions

Work with me

Every commission grows out of the same design philosophy behind VantaPsy: meaning and symbolism worked out before a single line gets drawn.

What I Offer

Services

TsuPasai exists to support the creation of VantaPsy. Commissions are fuel, not the goal. Every piece funds the game, grows the portfolio, and brings new people into the world.

👤Character Art

Busts, half body, and full body designs. My strongest category, and the foundation everything else builds on.

🎨Narrative Illustration

Tattoo concepts, symbolic illustration, modern-fantasy pieces, and poster art. Anything built around a story or a feeling rather than just a likeness.

🖋️Design

Logos, invitations, and simple branding. Thoughtful design work, not a full graphic design service.

📐Custom Projects

Game assets, pixel art, book covers, UI concepts, or anything unusual. Tell me what you have in mind and we'll talk through whether it's a fit.

Before You Reach Out

Know what you're paying for

If you haven't seen the art yet, start there. The portfolio is the clearest picture of what a commission with me actually looks like.

How It Works

From idea to finished piece

You pay after you've seen and approved the sketch. No surprises.

1. Inquiry You reach out
2. Discover What are you trying to say?
3. Sketch Rough concept
4. Revise Until it feels right
5. Pay After approval
6. Final Revise Based on final design
7. Deliver Final high-res files

Bust & Half Body

Full payment after sketch approval.

Full Body & Illustration

50% after sketch approval, 50% before final files. You'll see a watermarked preview first.

South Africa

Local Clients

EFT or standard bank transfer.

Banking details will be provided in your quote or contract.

Everywhere Else

International Clients

Payment through Wise.

I'll send a payment request in USD upon agreement.

Pricing

Starting rates

Local pricing is the anchor. International clients are quoted the rough USD equivalent and pay through Wise.

Service South Africa (ZAR) International (USD)
Bust R350–500 $25–30
Half Body R500–700 $30–45
Full Body R800–1200 $50–75
Illustrative / Concept Design
Tattoo concepts, symbolic illustration, narrative pieces
R800–1800 $50–110
Design
Logos, invitations, simple branding
R500+ $35+
Custom Projects Quoted individually

These are starting points, not fixed prices. The exact quote depends on complexity within each category. A detailed bust can cost more than a simple full body once the actual effort is comparable.

Rights & Usage

Who owns what

The short version. The full terms are in the commission agreement you'll receive once a sketch is approved.

It's yours once it's paid for

Once payment is complete, the final artwork is yours outright, including reproduction, distribution, and commercial use.

I keep the right to show it off

Finished commissions get posted to the TsuPasai portfolio and social channels. That's part of how this work keeps going. If you'd rather your piece stayed private, just say so and I'll leave it out.

Credit is your call

Want a credit line when it's shown? I'll add one. Want to stay anonymous? That works too, just let me know which you'd prefer.

FAQ

Before you reach out

Q. Not sure what you want?

That's actually the most common starting point. The Discover step exists for exactly that. Bring whatever you have, even if it's just a feeling or a memory, and we'll work out the rest together.

Q. How long does a piece take?

Depends on the queue and the scope of the piece. Timelines are confirmed at the quote stage.

Q. What can't you take on?

Environment illustration, animation, large comics, highly realistic portraiture, and full branding packages aren't part of what I advertise, but I'm open to discussing them privately if it's a good fit. My focus stays on character art, narrative illustration, and design work built around meaning.

Get In Touch

Let's talk about your project

I'd love to hear about your idea. Here's how to reach me.

Email (Preferred)

For detailed inquiries, email is the best way to reach me. I check it regularly and can respond in full.

Send to:
zuhayrsapha@gmail.com

What to include:

  • Subject: Please be clear about what you're inquiring about.
  • Introduce yourself: Who you are, where you're from (if not local) and how you've gotten in contact with me.
  • What you desire: Vision, references, style, deadlines, budget. You can be as detailed as you'd like, but please try to be clear and concise.

WhatsApp (SA / quick questions)

If you're based in South Africa or prefer a faster back-and-forth, you can reach me on WhatsApp.

Message me at:
+27 81 559 4089

Please remember:

  • Introduce yourself: Who you are, where you're from (if not local) and how you've gotten in contact with me.
  • Briefly describe what you're looking for.
  • Complex projects may need to move to email for detail.

I aim to respond within 48 hours. If you haven't heard back, send a follow-up.