Your story.
A distinctive image.
Commissioned illustration and visual concept development, shaped around what you need the work to say.
From an uncertain starting point to a clear visual direction.
For publishers, businesses, organizations, and individuals seeking an original visual response to a specific brief.
Scope built around your project
Possible deliverables include concept sketches, a developed illustration, or finished artwork prepared for agreed print or digital uses.
Your written proposal specifies the number of concepts, revision rounds, file formats, usage rights, fee, payment stages, and schedule.
How pricing works
Projects are quoted individually according to complexity, intended use, deliverables, and timing. Share a budget range if you have one; the scope and fee are agreed before work begins.
A conversation first.
A clear agreement next.
We discuss the purpose and fit, then define the project in writing. Once the proposal and initial payment are agreed, creative development begins.
You review the work at the agreed stages. Final delivery follows the approved scope and payment terms.
See a creative strategy case study →What if I only have a rough idea?
That is a useful starting point. Describe what you are trying to communicate and who needs to see it. References can help, but a finished brief is not required.
Can this include a book cover or campaign?
Yes, those are appropriate projects to discuss. Illustration, layout, production, and additional applications are specified separately in the proposal as needed.
How soon can we begin?
Include your intended deadline. Availability and a realistic schedule are confirmed after reviewing the scope.
What can I do with the finished artwork?
The proposal defines the agreed uses, formats, and rights. Tell me where the work will appear so the agreement covers what you need.
Where the right imageis just a phone call away.
Reach out. A conversation is where connection begins—and where the right image takes shape.
Tell me about your idea Call Bob817·301·7316bob@saintjohn.com
Fort Worth, Texas
Original telecommunications-era illustration by Bob Saint John.
A few details are enough to begin. Sending an inquiry does not commit you to a commission.