ILUZTAR
ABOUT // CREATIVE STUDIO
Get to know ILUZTAR — A creative studio that shines through art and collaboration
CRAFT
01. INTRODUCTION
What is ILUZTAR?
ILUZTAR (イルズター) is a creative studio focused on anime illustration, graphic branding, and photo manipulation. More than just a service provider, ILUZTAR also serves as a collaborative partner for artists who need help completing their work.
"Shine Through Art" — ILUZTAR's philosophy meaning "shine through art". This reflects two things:
- Personal shine — Shining through our own work with strong visual identity
- Collaborative shine — Helping other artists shine too ("We got you")
Main Mission
- Creating Original Art — Producing artwork with distinctive and characteristic visual identity
- Supporting Fellow Artists — Being a support system for artists experiencing artblock or overwhelmed with workload
Apa itu ILUZTAR?
ILUZTAR (イルズター) adalah studio kreatif yang berfokus pada anime illustration, graphic branding, dan photo manipulation. Lebih dari sekedar penyedia jasa, ILUZTAR juga menjadi collaborative partner untuk artist yang membutuhkan bantuan dalam menyelesaikan karya mereka.
"Shine Through Art" — Filosofi ILUZTAR yang artinya "bersinar melalui seni". Ini mencerminkan dua hal:
- Personal shine — Bersinar melalui karya sendiri dengan identitas visual yang kuat
- Collaborative shine — Membantu artist lain untuk bersinar juga ("We got you")
Misi Utama
- Creating Original Art — Menghasilkan karya seni dengan identitas visual yang khas dan berkarakter
- Supporting Fellow Artists — Menjadi support system untuk artist yang mengalami artblock atau overwhelmed dengan workload
ILLUMINATE
02. VISUAL IDENTITY
ILUZTAR's Work Characteristics
ILUZTAR's work has distinctive features that are easily recognizable:
1. Heavy Textures
- Use textures to add depth and character
- Not just smooth and "clean", but has "soul"
- Complex texture layers yet controlled
2. Rough Artistic Touch
- Brush strokes are visible, not hidden
- Intentional imperfections for character
- Balance between precision and organic feel
3. Balanced Color Palette
- Warm and cool tones that complement each other
- Controlled saturation — not overly vibrant
- Strategic use of accent colors for focal points
4. Narrative Composition
- Every element tells a story
- Dynamic poses and expressions
- Atmosphere and mood as core elements
"Art that has soul — not perfect, but alive. Textures that breathe, colors that speak, compositions that move."
Karakteristik Karya ILUZTAR
Karya ILUZTAR memiliki ciri khas yang mudah dikenali:
1. Heavy Textures (Tekstur Berat)
- Gunakan textures untuk menambah depth dan karakter
- Tidak hanya halus dan "bersih", tapi punya "soul"
- Lapisan tekstur yang kompleks tapi tetap terkontrol
2. Rough Artistic Touch (Sentuhan Artistik Kasar)
- Brush strokes terlihat, bukan di-hide
- Imperfection yang disengaja untuk karakter
- Balance antara precision dan organic feel
3. Balanced Color Palette
- Warm dan cool tones yang saling melengkapi
- Saturasi terkontrol — tidak terlalu vibrant
- Penggunaan accent color strategis untuk focal point
4. Narrative Composition
- Setiap elemen menceritakan sebuah kisah
- Pose dan ekspresi yang dinamis
- Atmosphere dan mood sebagai elemen utama
"Seni yang punya jiwa — bukan sempurna, tapi hidup. Tekstur yang bernafas, warna yang berbicara, komposisi yang bergerak."
FREEDOM
03. SERVICES OFFERED
1. Anime Illustration
Character design, visual storytelling, and illustration with ILUZTAR's unique signature style.
- Original character design
- Fan art with ILUZTAR twist
- Visual novel sprites & CG
- Light novel / manga illustrations
2. Graphic Branding
Logo design, brand identity, and visual branding that is memorable and professional.
- Logo design & brand mark
- Visual identity system
- Marketing collaterals
- Social media assets
3. Photo Manipulation
Photo editing, compositing, and creative manipulation for promotional and content needs.
- Product photography enhancement
- Creative compositing
- Portrait retouching
- Poster & promotional materials
4. Artist Collaboration
Support system for artists who need help — We got you! Collaboration with respect and integrity.
- Sketch assistance
- Lineart & cleanup
- Coloring & shading
- Background & environment
- Final polish & effects
Unique Collaboration Service: Unlike regular commissions, ILUZTAR's collaboration service is designed to help fellow artists who might be stuck at certain stages or overwhelmed with deadlines. Artists retain full creative control — ILUZTAR only helps where needed.
1. Anime Illustration
Character design, visual storytelling, dan ilustrasi dengan style unik yang khas ILUZTAR.
- Original character design
- Fan art dengan twist ILUZTAR
- Visual novel sprites & CG
- Light novel / manga illustrations
2. Graphic Branding
Logo design, brand identity, dan visual branding yang memorable dan profesional.
- Logo design & brand mark
- Visual identity system
- Marketing collaterals
- Social media assets
3. Photo Manipulation
Photo editing, compositing, dan creative manipulation untuk kebutuhan promosi dan konten.
- Product photography enhancement
- Creative compositing
- Portrait retouching
- Poster & promotional materials
4. Artist Collaboration
Support system untuk artist yang butuh bantuan — We got you! Kolaborasi dengan respect dan integritas.
- Sketch assistance
- Lineart & cleanup
- Coloring & shading
- Background & environment
- Final polish & effects
Keunikan Layanan Kolaborasi: Tidak seperti commission biasa, collaboration service ILUZTAR dirancang untuk membantu fellow artist yang mungkin stuck di tahap tertentu atau overwhelmed dengan deadline. Artist tetap punya creative control penuh — ILUZTAR hanya membantu di bagian yang dibutuhkan.
COLLAB
04. WORKFLOW
Standard Commission Process
1. Initial Contact & Brief
- Client contacts via email or social media
- Discussion about project requirements
- ILUZTAR provides timeline and pricing estimates
2. Agreement & Down Payment
- Terms & conditions agreed upon
- 50% down payment to start project
- Timeline and deliverables confirmed
3. Creation Process
- Sketch / concept phase with approval
- Lineart refinement
- Coloring & shading
- Final polish & effects
- WIP updates at each important milestone
4. Revision & Finalization
- 2-3 minor revisions included
- Final approval from client
- Remaining 50% payment
5. Delivery
- High-resolution final file
- Delivery via email or file sharing service
Collaboration Process (For Artists)
1. Artist reaches out with their project
- Explain where they need help (sketch / line / color / bg / polish)
- Share reference and existing WIP
2. Discussion & Scope Definition
- Define exactly what ILUZTAR will contribute
- Clear boundaries to protect artist's vision
- Pricing based on scope of contribution
3. Collaborative Execution
- Intense communication throughout
- WIP sharing at each checkpoint
- Artist has final say on everything
4. Handover
- Completed contribution delivered
- Artist retains full ownership
- ILUZTAR may request portfolio credit (optional)
Proses Standard Commission
1. Kontak Awal & Brief
- Client menghubungi via email atau social media
- Diskusi kebutuhan project
- ILUZTAR memberikan estimasi timeline dan harga
2. Agreement & Down Payment
- Terms & conditions disepakati
- DP 50% untuk memulai project
- Timeline dan deliverables dikonfirmasi
3. Proses Pembuatan
- Tahap sketch / concept dengan approval
- Refinement lineart
- Coloring & shading
- Final polish & effects
- WIP updates di setiap milestone penting
4. Revisi & Finalisasi
- 2-3 minor revisions included
- Final approval dari client
- Pelunasan 50% sisa pembayaran
5. Delivery
- File final resolusi tinggi
- Pengiriman via email atau layanan berbagi file
Proses Kolaborasi (Untuk Artist)
1. Artist menghubungi dengan projectnya
- Jelaskan dimana mereka butuh bantuan (sketch / line / color / bg / polish)
- Bagikan referensi dan WIP yang ada
2. Diskusi & Definisi Scope
- Tentukan dengan tepat apa yang akan dikontribusikan ILUZTAR
- Batasan jelas untuk melindungi vision artist
- Harga berdasarkan lingkup kontribusi
3. Eksekusi Kolaboratif
- Komunikasi intensif sepanjang proses
- Berbagi WIP di setiap checkpoint
- Artist punya keputusan final atas segalanya
4. Handover
- Kontribusi yang selesai diserahkan
- Artist tetap memegang ownership penuh
- ILUZTAR mungkin meminta portfolio credit (opsional)
INTEGRITY
05. VALUES & ETHICS
Core Values
C — Craft
Dedication to the craft. Continuous learning, constant improvement, always pushing the boundaries of skill.
R — Respect
Respect for clients, respect for fellow artists, respect for the creative process itself.
E — Ethics
Clear boundaries. No AI generation. No plagiarism. Honest communication always.
A — Authenticity
Stay true to the artistic voice. No compromise on style for trends.
T — Transparency
Clear pricing, clear timelines, clear communication at every stage.
E — Empathy
Understanding the client's and fellow artist's perspective. "We got you" is not just words.
No-AI Policy: ILUZTAR is a human artist who has mastered various manual digital techniques. All works are done by hand. No AI generation, ever.
Nilai-Nilai Inti
C — Craft
Dedikasi pada kerajinan. Pembelajaran terus-menerus, peningkatan konstan, selalu mendorong batas kemampuan.
R — Respect
Menghormati client, menghormati sesama artist, menghormati proses kreatif itu sendiri.
E — Ethics
Batasan yang jelas. Tidak ada AI generation. Tidak ada plagiarisme. Komunikasi jujur selalu.
A — Authenticity
Tetap setia pada suara artistik. Tidak ada kompromi pada style karena tren.
T — Transparency
Harga jelas, timeline jelas, komunikasi jelas di setiap tahap.
E — Empathy
Memahami perspektif client dan sesama artist. "We got you" bukan sekadar kata-kata.
No-AI Policy: ILUZTAR adalah human artist yang menguasai berbagai teknik digital manual. Semua karya dikerjakan by hand. No AI generation, ever.
MASTERY
06. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software & Tools
Primary Digital Art
- Adobe Photoshop — Photo manipulation, digital painting, compositing
- IbisPaint X — Mobile illustration, line art, quick sketches
- Clip Studio Paint — Manga/anime illustration, advanced line work
Design & Branding
- Adobe Illustrator — Vector design, logo creation, brand identity
- Adobe InDesign — Layout, print materials
Core Technical Skills
- Digital painting & rendering techniques
- Color theory & palette construction
- Anatomy & character design fundamentals
- Perspective & background construction
- Texture application & mixed media effects
- Photo compositing & manipulation
- Typography & layout design
Software & Tools
Digital Art Utama
- Adobe Photoshop — Photo manipulation, digital painting, compositing
- IbisPaint X — Ilustrasi mobile, line art, quick sketches
- Clip Studio Paint — Ilustrasi manga/anime, advanced line work
Design & Branding
- Adobe Illustrator — Vector design, pembuatan logo, brand identity
- Adobe InDesign — Layout, materi cetak
Kemampuan Teknis Inti
- Teknik digital painting & rendering
- Teori warna & konstruksi palet
- Fundamental anatomi & character design
- Perspektif & konstruksi background
- Aplikasi tekstur & efek mixed media
- Photo compositing & manipulation
- Tipografi & desain layout
VALUE
07. PRICING & PACKAGES
Pricing Philosophy
Pricing is based on complexity, time investment, and the scope of the project. ILUZTAR believes in fair pricing — fair for the client and fair for the artist's time and skill.
Current Status: CLOSE COMMISSION
Commissions are currently closed. Please follow social media or check back for updates on when commissions reopen.
General Price Ranges (When Open)
Anime Illustration
- Sketch / lineart: Starting from negotiable
- Full color illustration: Starting from negotiable
- Complex scene with background: Starting from negotiable
Graphic Branding
- Simple logo: Starting from negotiable
- Full brand identity package: Starting from negotiable
Artist Collaboration
- Price varies by contribution stage and complexity
- Discussed case by case for fair compensation
* All prices are negotiable. Please reach out to discuss your specific project needs.
Filosofi Harga
Harga berdasarkan kompleksitas, investasi waktu, dan ruang lingkup proyek. ILUZTAR percaya pada harga yang adil — adil untuk client dan adil untuk waktu dan kemampuan artist.
Status Saat Ini: CLOSE COMMISSION
Commission saat ini sedang tutup. Mohon ikuti social media atau periksa kembali untuk update kapan commission dibuka.
Kisaran Harga Umum (Saat Buka)
Anime Illustration
- Sketch / lineart: Mulai dari nego
- Full color illustration: Mulai dari nego
- Scene kompleks dengan background: Mulai dari nego
Graphic Branding
- Logo sederhana: Mulai dari nego
- Paket brand identity lengkap: Mulai dari nego
Artist Collaboration
- Harga bervariasi berdasarkan tahap kontribusi dan kompleksitas
- Didiskusikan case by case untuk kompensasi yang adil
* Semua harga bisa dinegosiasikan. Silakan hubungi kami untuk mendiskusikan kebutuhan project Anda.
EVOLVE
08. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How long does a commission take?
A: Timeline varies by complexity. Simple illustrations typically 3-7 days, complex scenes 1-3 weeks. This will be clearly communicated before starting.
Q: Can I get revisions?
A: Yes! 2-3 minor revisions are included in the package. Major revisions (large concept changes after approval) may incur additional fees. Good communication at the start minimizes the need for major revisions.
Q: What about commercial use?
A: Commercial use rights need to be discussed and agreed upon upfront. Fees for commercial rights are higher than personal use. A clear contract will be created to define usage scope.
Q: Are source files provided?
A: High-resolution final images are always provided. Source files (PSD/CSP with layers) can be provided for an additional fee, depending on agreement and project type.
Q: How does collaboration work for artists?
A: The artist explains at which stage they need help (sketch, line, color, background, polish). ILUZTAR joins at that stage. The artist retains full creative control and ownership of the final work.
Q: Does ILUZTAR use AI?
A: No. ILUZTAR is a human artist who has mastered various manual digital techniques. All works are done by hand. No AI generation.
Q: Berapa lama pengerjaan commission?
A: Timeline bervariasi tergantung kompleksitas. Ilustrasi sederhana biasanya 3-7 hari, scene kompleks 1-3 minggu. Ini akan dikomunikasikan dengan jelas sebelum memulai.
Q: Apakah ada revisi?
A: Ya! 2-3 minor revisions included dalam package. Major revisions (perubahan concept besar setelah approval) akan dikenakan additional fee. Communication yang baik di tahap awal bisa minimize kebutuhan major revisions.
Q: Bagaimana dengan commercial use?
A: Commercial use rights perlu didiskusikan dan disetujui di awal. Fee untuk commercial rights lebih tinggi dari personal use. Clear contract akan dibuat untuk mengatur usage scope.
Q: Apakah source files disediakan?
A: High-resolution final image selalu disediakan. Source files (PSD/CSP dengan layers) bisa disediakan dengan additional fee, depending on agreement dan project type.
Q: Bagaimana collaboration process untuk artist?
A: Artist menjelaskan di tahap mana mereka butuh bantuan (sketch, line, color, background, polish). ILUZTAR akan join di tahap tersebut. Artist tetap punya full creative control dan ownership atas final work.
Q: Apakah ILUZTAR menggunakan AI?
A: Tidak. ILUZTAR adalah human artist yang menguasai berbagai teknik digital manual. Semua karya dikerjakan by hand. No AI generation.
TOGETHER
09. CONCLUSION
ILUZTAR (イルズター) is a creative studio with two main missions:
1. Creating Original Art
- Strong and distinctive visual identity
- Heavy textures, rough artistic touches, balanced colors
- Mastery of various modern digital techniques
- "Shine Through Art" — shine through our own work
2. Supporting Fellow Artists
- Collaborative partner for artists who need help
- Flexible at various stages (sketch, line, color, finish, background)
- Support system for artblock and workload overwhelm
- "We got you" — helping other artists shine
- Adaptive to various styles and visions
Core DNA: Craft + Illuminate + Freedom + Collaboration + Integrity = Shining together like stars, with respect and professionalism
Mission Statement: "To shine through our art, and to help fellow artists shine through theirs — with respect, integrity, and clear boundaries."
ILUZTAR (イルズター) adalah studio kreatif dengan dua misi utama:
1. Creating Original Art
- Identitas visual yang kuat dan khas
- Tekstur berat, sentuhan artistik kasar, warna seimbang
- Menguasai berbagai teknik digital modern
- "Shine Through Art" — bersinar melalui karya sendiri
2. Supporting Fellow Artists
- Collaborative partner untuk artist yang butuh bantuan
- Fleksibel di berbagai tahapan (sketch, line, color, finish, background)
- Support system untuk artblock dan workload overwhelm
- "We got you" — membantu artist lain bersinar
- Adaptif dengan berbagai style dan vision
Core DNA: Craft + Illuminate + Freedom + Collaboration + Integrity = Bersinar bersama seperti bintang, dengan respect dan profesionalisme
Mission Statement: "To shine through our art, and to help fellow artists shine through theirs — with respect, integrity, and clear boundaries."