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Dark fantasy portraits and character art for OCs, TTRPG players and fantasy authors.
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MAZEPHORIA · 202602 / 05 · Portfolio
Selected work · 2024—2026
Stories found in the maze.
A focused selection of portraits, half-bodies, eye banners, illustrations and character design. Choose a category or open any piece to see it in full.
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Maze!
Artist · storyteller · professional maze dweller03 / 05 · About
Behind the art
The maze was never something to escape.
For much of my life, my journey felt like walking through a maze: full of turns, dead ends, hidden truths and parts of myself I didn't understand yet.
Over time, I realised the maze was something to explore. Every turn taught me more about myself—and somewhere inside all those emotions, I found a way to turn pain, vulnerability and wonder into art.
I'm Maze. I create dark fantasy character art for people who care deeply about their characters: the soft, the powerful, the broken, the kind, the cruel, and everything in between.
“I want to capture more than how they look. I want to find the part of them that feels alive.”Tell me who you're bringing through the maze
Every character carries a story.
I help bring it into the light.
04 / 05 · Commissions
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Choose how they step into the light.
Currently openNext slots: August 2026
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from $150Everything needed to keep your character unmistakably them.
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From adventurers who've trusted me with their characters.
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“Maze is an incredible artist who immediately caught on to the vision of what I wanted for my piece! Then delivered a final product that was beyond my wildest dreams. She talked with me every step of the way and gave me updates which is always so fun! She has a passion for art that feels infectious! I cannot recommend her highly enough!”
“After commissioning 3 different pieces with Mazephoria Art, I now recommend her to all indie authors looking for fantasy art! She was thorough before beginning, getting as much information as possible and even read snippets of the story to get a good feel for the characters. I received many sketches throughout the process to ensure it was exactly what I wanted. If there was ever anything that needed to be adjusted, she was able to implement them quickly and without any trouble. I can’t recommend her enough, and hope to continue commissioning more art in the future.”
“I ended up re-commissioning my DnD character, Eliana, with Maze, and honestly the entire process was exemplary. She ended up sketching like 3–4 different poses before we settled on one, and she was more than happy to modify hair, armor, etc. She made sure to get exactly what I wanted, rather than just winging things. It was a bit more expensive than art I've commissioned previously, but overall it was definitely worth it. Maze herself is lovely, and I couldn't have been happier with choosing to commission her.”
“Having been a client of Mazephoria’s for the past few years has been quite the blast. She’s drawn many things for me from sketches, to renders to even eye banners. She’s worked with my many characters and helped bring them to life. Each and every commission I’ve gotten from her has always been what I wanted and she always made sure to ask what I needed or if anything was missed. Her communication has been top tier for me, and I’ve never regretted being a client or being a returning customer! I’ll probably be a client for a long time! I would highly recommend her to anyone new to her!”
Final prices depend on complexity. You'll receive and approve a fixed quote before payment—no mysterious boss battle at checkout.
Not sure what fits? I'll help you choose.The process
From first spark to final artwork.
- 01
Tell me about them
Share references, personality, story and the feeling you want.
- 02
Receive your quote
I confirm the price, scope and estimated completion date.
- 03
Watch them take shape
You receive updates during sketch, colour and rendering.
- 04
Meet your character
The high-resolution artwork is delivered after approval.
Common add-ons
- Extra character
- +80%
- Complex outfit / armour
- +10%
- Detailed background
- +$50–100
- Rush fee
- +30–50%
- NSFW
- +20%
Commercial licences
- Personal use
- Included
- Standard licence
- +60%
- Extended licence
- +100%
- Full rights transfer
- +150%
Before you commission
Clear terms. No hidden corridors.
Everything you need before booking: payment, revisions, usage and licensing. Open either section for the complete details.
01 · Client agreementTerms of ServicePayment, revisions, turnaround, refunds and restrictions＋
General
By commissioning me, you agree to these terms. I reserve the right to decline projects that do not fit my style, schedule or comfort level.
Payment
- Payments are accepted through PayPal or Revolut.
- Projects below $100 require full payment upfront.
- Projects over $100 require a 50% non-refundable deposit upfront.
- Eye banners require full payment upfront.
- The remaining balance is due before final delivery.
Revisions
Each commission includes:
- 3 sketch revisions
- 2 base-colour revisions
- 1 rendering revision
Major changes after rendering begins may require an additional fee.
Turnaround time
The estimated turnaround is 2–7 days, depending on communication speed, complexity and overall project scope. Delays may happen, but you will always receive an update.
Usage rights
Personal use is included by default. Commercial rights are available for an additional 60%, 100% or 150% of the base price. I retain copyright and may display commissioned work in my portfolio or on social media unless agreed otherwise.
Refunds & cancellations
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- If I cannot complete the commission, a full refund will be issued.
- A client cancellation ends the project; completed work may be delivered as-is.
Restrictions
You may not:
- Claim the artwork as your own creation.
- Heavily alter or resell the artwork.
- Use commissioned work commercially without purchasing the appropriate commercial rights.
Credit is appreciated whenever possible. My typical reply window is 1–3 days; if you do not hear back, feel free to bump your message once.
02 · Artwork usageCommercial RightsPersonal, standard, extended and full-rights licences＋
Personal use
IncludedFor non-commercial use: personal social profiles, profile pictures, banners, wallpapers and private collections or display.
I retain full copyright and ownership and may use the work in my portfolio and promotional material.
Not permitted
- Branding, monetised content or publication.
- Commercial printing or resale.
- Editing, modifying or adapting the artwork.
- AI training, machine learning or use in generative systems.
Standard licence
+60%Allows book interiors, promotional materials and online use on social media, websites and blogs. I retain copyright and portfolio rights.
Not permitted
- Reselling the artwork as prints, merchandise or a standalone product.
- Using it outside the licensed purpose.
- Modifying it or allowing third-party modifications.
- Claiming ownership.
- AI training, image generation, replication or AI-related modification.
Extended licence
+100%Includes all Standard Licence rights, plus use as a digital or printed book cover, publishing use and monetised distribution in printed or digital formats.
I retain ownership and may use the artwork in my portfolio and promotional material. Modification, AI training, machine learning and AI-generated derivatives are not permitted.
Full rights transfer
+150%Full commercial rights and ownership transfer to the client. The artwork may be used, edited, reproduced, sold and adapted without restriction.
Mazephoria retains the right to display it in portfolios, social media and self-promotion unless agreed otherwise in writing.
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The door is open
Tell me about your character.
You don't need to have every detail figured out. Share what you already know, and I'll help you choose the commission type that fits your idea and budget.