Ocean, tropical, wildlife led custom illustrations
Ideal clients
Artistic specialty coffee shops, travel and expedition brands, tropical boutique hotels, wildlife and ocean-focused businesses, and brands creating distinctive packaging, stationery, puzzles, and books.
Illustration
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Packaging
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Patterns
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Event Posters
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Branding
Illustration ~ Packaging ~ Patterns ~ Event Posters ~ Branding
ILLUSTRATION SERVICES
Merchandise & Apparel
Hand drawn, distinctly human made artwork designed to work across tees, hats, and tote bags, adding value, impact, and unique character to your brand.-
Custom illustration for apparel and merchandise applications.
Includes: One concept direction, 2 revision rounds, production-ready files, and an exclusive, perpetual license.
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Starting at $1,000 USD
Final pricing is based on:
Level of detail and illustration complexity
Number of deliverables or variations
Production scale and distribution
Packaging & Labels
Unique, playful packaging and labels designed to stand out on the shelf, add personality and artistic distinction to your product, and make your branding more memorable.-
Illustration and design tailored for product packaging and labeling
Includes: Dieline integration, print-ready setup, production-ready files, and an exclusive, perpetual license.
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Starting at $1,500 USD
Final pricing is based on:
Packaging format and structural complexity
Number of SKUs or variations
Retail distribution and production volume
Album Artwork & Event Posters
Hand drawn event posters and album artwork designed to be eye catching, using illustration to create atmosphere, connection, and visual impact for your event or album.-
Custom illustration and design for music releases, live events, and promotional campaigns.
Includes: Production-ready files and an exclusive, perpetual license.
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Starting at $1,000 USD
Final pricing is based on:
Artist reach and event or campaign scope
Usage across digital, print, and promotional channels
Additional deliverables (e.g. social assets, merchandise adaptations)
Illustrated Pattern Design
Hand drawn seamless illustrated pattern designs specializing in tropical motifs, oceanic elements, and folk inspired symbolism, creating atmospheric repeating visuals suited to towels, packaging, and other merchandise.-
Seamless repeat patterns for apparel, packaging, or brand applications.
Includes: Production-ready files and an exclusive, perpetual license.
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Includes:
Production-ready files and an exclusive, perpetual license.
Simple Pattern: $500 USD
Medium Detail: $800 USD
High Detail: $1,000 USD +
Final pricing is based on:
Pattern intricacy
Intended use (limited release vs brand identity)
Number of variations or colorway
Custom Stationary Artwork
Custom illustration for greeting cards, wall art, stickers, and home goods.-
Starting at $350 - $500 per illustration
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Starts at $500 USD
Price increases based on complexity and if its for commercial usage.
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Custom Full-page illustration: Starts at $1000 USD
Custom Double-page spread: Starts at $1800
Full book projects: priced per page or per project scope
Price is based on intended usage.
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Simple Pattern: $500
Medium Detail: $800
High Detail Pattern: $1000 +
Packaging: Starts at $1500
Retainer Program
Tropicool Studio offers custom illustrations for your business on an ongoing basis. This option is deal for brands that need regular illustrations without the hassle of finding a new artist for each project. It’s perfect for maintaining visual consistency across your brand. -
Retainer Options
Monthly Retainer: 1 medium-detail illustration delivered each month
Bi-Monthly Retainer: 1 medium-detail illustration delivered every two months
Quarterly Retainer: 1 medium-detail illustration delivered every three months
Bundle Packs: Available for multiple illustrations at once
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Starting at $800 USD per illustration, with final pricing based on commitment length and any optional add-ons.
Illustrated Brand Identity
For new or established business owners seeking a fresh look, I offer illustrated brand packages with optional add-ons, giving your brand a unique, hand-drawn, human, and playful feel.
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DISCOVERY
A collaborative process to define the visual direction of your brand.
Brand questionnaire
Discovery call
Moodboard development and visual alignment
DELIVERABLES
A cohesive visual identity system designed for flexibility and consistency.
Primary logo (illustration + typography)
Secondary / type-based logo
Illustration mark (icon or symbol)
Color palette
Typeface pairing
Mini brand guide
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Delivered in industry-standard formats for both print and digital use.
CMYK and RGB color profiles
AI (vector), PNG, and TIFF files
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$3000 USD
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Additional services can be added based on your brand’s needs.
Additional logo variations or lockups — $400
Custom brand icons — $250 per icon
Merchandise design — starting at $1,000 USD
Simple brand pattern (repeating icon-based) — starting at $400 USD
Illustrated pattern (complex composition) — starting at $1,000 USD
Packaging design — starting at $1,500 USD
Comprehensive brand guidelines (including usage rules and mockups) — starting at $1,000 USD