Hi, I'm ...

David Neri

2D Illustrator | Character Designer | Concept Artist |

What Comes with the Shadow

Get to know my proces

I work with Dark Fantasy, Horror, RPG, and Sci-fi. I create characters and worlds that inhabit that uncomfortable space between the grotesque and the sublime. The kind of visuals that make players look twice and think: “okay, there’s a story here.”

For me, creating is more than drawing—it’s telling a story. But any self-respecting illustrator will tell you that. Creating is going beyond, finding that detail, that extra layer of subtext that only a true fan would notice and that makes the art director scratch their head saying—”I would never have thought of that.”

I come from traditional drawing, trained at the Academy of Fine Arts: these are my foundations.

Line work is a fundamental part of my aesthetic. The stroke brings intentionality, the marked brushwork brings originality, breaking away from the industry’s plastified standard and offering your project something original instead of the obvious.

The aesthetic is dark, but the process is clear.

Portfolio

Bestiary

// “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” – H.P. Lovecraft, Supernatural Horror in Literature (1927).

Design reveals everything, from the soul of the monster to the fragility of the hero.

Neri's Model

Process

// I accept few projects at a time to maintain the high standard each illustration deserves.

Made by Human for humans. Zero AI!

Each piece matters, and I treat them all as such.

Testimonials

// People who worked with me,

survived, and still came out praising.

Let's Bring Your Nightmares to Life!

// If you need solid visuals, clear visual narrative, and a process that actually works, you’re in the right place.

I work with studios and game companies looking for unique characters and worlds.

Technical consistency

realistic deadlines

direct communication

exceptional care

Ready to transform your idea into art?

Every project is unique. Rates vary based on complexity, timeline, and illustration type.

ilustraneri@gmail.com

Email Address

+351 915 901 381

Phone Number

Answer the form and let's bring it to life.

FAQ

  • These terms apply to all commissions made with me, David Neri, as a freelance illustrator and character designer.

  • By commissioning me, you agree to all conditions listed below.
  • Prices listed are base rates. Final cost may increase depending on:

    • Scene complexity

    • Number of characters

    • Specific stylistic requirements or revisions beyond scope

  • Payments are accepted via PayPal or Wise.

  • The client must pay 50% upfront to initiate the commission.

  • The remaining 50% is paid after final approval and before delivery of high-resolution files.

  • Split payments may include a small additional fee due to platform charges.
  • Estimated delivery time: 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the commission’s complexity and queue.

  • Deadlines may shift slightly due to schedule or artistic workflow.

  • You will be notified of any delays.
  • Up to 2 minor revisions are included during the sketch phase.

  • Additional revisions or changes after approval may incur an extra fee.

  • Major changes after the render phase may not be possible without full redrawing.

  • No refunds will be issued after work has started, unless:

    • I, the artist, am unable to complete the commission.

  • In cases of cancellation before work starts, partial refunds can be discussed.
  • All commissioned artworks are for personal use only, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • You may not:

    • Monetize the artwork (e.g. merch, NFTs, prints, etc.)

    • Edit, resell, or redistribute it

  • Commercial licenses are available at an additional cost.
  • All communication must remain professional and respectful.

  • Updates will be sent during key stages: sketch, line, render.

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  • I retain full rights to the artwork, including use in portfolios, social media, and promotional materials.

  • Credit must be given when posting the artwork (ex: “Art by @palegreen-whale-902659.hostingersite.com”).
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  • Commissioning me implies that you’ve read, understood, and agreed to all terms above.