The Gemmy Raven
hand-drawn illustration & lettering for authors & ttrpg creators
everyday & seasonal art
greeting cards
I create cozy greeting card designs with hand-drawn lettering and playful, vibrant illustrations.My work is available for licensing and is designed to bring fresh, distinctive artwork to greeting card collections.Selected designs in this portfolio are available for licensing.
I’m happy to discuss adjustments or custom variations.Licensing inquiries: [email protected]
space-western birthday collection
A collection of vibrant birthday cards that will make you go “Yeehaw!” They feature a space western theme and combine sci-fi elements (like spaceships and planets) with lassos, cacti, and a starry desert night sky. A standout feature is the hand-drawn rope that forms the lettering.
christmas & holiday selection
christmas & holiday: knit sweater collection
A collection of unique greeting cards inspired by classic “ugly sweater” designs, featuring both traditional winter motifs and trends like the capybara. The knit pattern is hand-drawn, giving the cards a handmade charm.
halloween & celebration
easter collection
A whimsical collection of Easter cards that offer a modern take on classic Easter motifs like eggs and bunnies, using playful puns to stand out from traditional cards. Hand-drawn and hand-lettered.
For licensing inquiries, write me an email at [email protected]!
commissioned work & personal projects
custom art
Every artwork is hand-drawn & hand-lettered from scratch (no stock images, clipart or AI). All art is created digitally and delivered as digital files.If you’re interested in commissioning custom work, please fill out the inquiry form, and I’ll get back to you within 3 business days!The prices stated below are starting prices & guidelines for commercial projects (books, adventures for sale, brand identities and similar). The final price depends on the complexity of the project and the intended usage. If you have a budget in mind, feel free to mention it in your inquiry.
title lettering
Your title is the first thing people see. Hand-drawn lettering stands out from standard fonts and gives your project a custom, deliberate look. The lettering can be fully tailored to your story, the mood & the world you’ve created.The examples below show standalone title lettering as well as titles that have been integrated into the composition of the cover design.
click on the images for detailsPrices start at €300
illustrated quote
Highlight an important quote or an interesting piece of lore from your adventure, book or world with a half- or full-page illustrated & lettered quote. Perfect for visual breaks in a book or PDF, as well as for social media or fundraising campaigns.The examples below are greeting cards that showcase the style & range of lettering + illustration you can expect.
click on the images for detailsPrices start at €400
logo
A logo is a key point of connection between your audience or community & your author or TTRPG brand. A hand-drawn logo is a unique piece, fully custom, crafted with intention so your brand conveys its values at a glance & attracts the right audience.You’ll receive a logo suite with various formats, sizes & color versions - ready to use across your website, social media, merchandise & anywhere else your brand lives.Prices start at €500
example: logo exploration for a ttrpg actual play
These are early logo concepts for an actual play that wanted to explore different design directions. I submitted two concepts: a playful, cozy fantasy one & a medieval/gothic-inspired one.
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fully illustrated & lettered cover
Most adventure and book covers are made up of different parts: illustrations by one artist, and the title either as a font or created by another designer.Fully illustrated & lettered covers incorporate both from the very beginning, ensuring that everything has a cohesive look and the same visual style.The covers are hand-drawn, 100% customizable & tailored to the world of your project.
click on the images for detailsAvailable as digital files - print covers coming soonPrices starting at €600
custom art projects
I also take on custom art projects like tarot cards, art prints, borders, icons, page dividers, and more. Below you’ll find a few of my custom projects.Minimum project fee: €300
A project can consist of several small illustrations/letterings, which together add up to a price of €300. Not sure if your project fits? Fill out the inquiry form, and we’ll figure it out together.
example: mini collection of tarot cards
I was asked to create a mini collection of tarot-inspired cards for an immersive TTRPG adventure. The motifs on the cards are based on the adventure’s lore of the fictional, cozy fantasy village of Jinglewood and its resident fortune-teller, Madame Celestia. The hand-drawn lettering & card borders are inspired by Art Nouveau to give the whole set a mystical look.
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example: interior illustrations
This is a selection of interior line art illustrations I created for various tabletop role-playing game adventures. They were used to add a hand-drawn touch and enhance the respective story.
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ready to work together?
Fill out the project inquiry form & I’ll get back to you within 3 business days!
hand-drawn, bespoke illustration & lettering for your project
design process for custom art
If you’re interested in working together, here’s what you need to know beforehand:The turnaround time for custom art is usually between 4 and 8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project, the number of illustrations/letterings & how quickly we can communicate back & forth.After you’ve filled out the commission inquiry form, I’ll get back to you within 3 business day. Depending on the information provided, I’ll ask some clarifying questions about the project, or I’ll send you a proposal for the scope & pricing options.If the proposal is approved & a collaboration is made, we both sign a mutually agreed-upon contract so that all the important details are documented & both parties get a secure commission experience.To officially start the project, a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total amount is required. The remaining 75% is due upon completion, before the delivery of the final files. Payment is accepted via Bank Transfer or PayPal. Payment in instalments is available upon request.Once we’ve sorted out all the formalities & launch the project, we’ll usually go through these three stages:
1. concept sketches
Exploring general ideas, directions, compositions with a number of different concepts, based on the briefing & proposal
2. base colors
Based on the mood & vibe of the project, 2 to 3 color schemes are provided to choose from & refine
3. final art
Creating the rendering of the final art with the chosen colors, effects, details & finishing touchesIf the project consists of multiple illustrations, we can also include a style test, in which one illustration is rendered as a preview & proof before all the illustrations are completed.Each project includes up to 3 rounds of revisions during which the art can be refined & adjusted.It’s very important to me that you are fully satisfied, which is why we will only proceed once a stage has been confirmed & approved.Once the artwork is complete, you’ll receive a preview & we can make small final adjustments. Once you’re happy with the result, you’ll transfer the remaining 75% of the total amount. As soon as I receive it, I’ll send you the digital files via a secure link, in the formats & sizes we defined before the start of the project.I see this as a collaboration between two creative partners, and place a high value on open communication & honesty. I’m always available to answer questions, no matter how small. I’m really looking forward to working with you!
ready to work together?
Fill out the project inquiry form & I’ll get back to you within 3 business days!
Contact
inquiries
Thank you so much for your interest in working together!I’m currently available for commissions.
let’s work together!
I’m very excited to support original, human-made work. Please note that I’m not available for projects that involve any use of generative AI for creativity.If you’re interested in working together, please fill out the form below. I’ll contact you within 3 business days at the email address you entered.
More about The Gemmy Raven
the artist
I’m Sina, the illustrator & lettering artist behind The Gemmy Raven. I’m a Swiss freelance illustrator based in Münster, Germany.I create playful, vibrant art with a magical, cozy feel. My work combines stylized illustration, lettering & storytelling, inspired by cozy moments, nostalgia, kindness & nature. Everything is fully hand-drawn and hand-lettered from sketch to finished design. I don’t & won’t use any kind of AI for my art.My background in UX and Interaction Design means I bring designing with intention, clear communication & collaborative habits to every project.When I’m not drawing, I enjoy watching the latest episode of Critical Role, observing wildlife in the garden (especially birds & hedgehogs), going for walks in nature, or reading another fantasy or mental health book.My way of working
I approach every project thoughtfully & organized, & value an efficient way of working. Proactive & transparent communication are especially important to me, as well as attention to detail.Languages
• English, German, and Swiss-German
• Plus a bit of French, Italian, Danish and NorwegianAccolades
• 2024: Shortlisted for the Typism Lettering Book #10 (top 13% of 3800+ submissions)
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terms & conditions
This is an excerpt from my general terms and conditions, which apply to commissioned work. The full terms and conditions are sent with every proposal & contract, and are available upon request.copyright & usage
• The services provided are protected by copyright law.
• Paying a creation fee does not automatically grant usage rights. These are specified in the proposal & contract.
• Usage rights only transfer upon receipt of full payment.
• The Client shall credit the Illustrator clearly on all published uses of the final artwork as follows: Illustration by Sina of The Gemmy Raven (or equivalent wording as agreed).no artificial intelligence (ai)
• All art is created manually and does not use artificial intelligence in its creation.
• The Client may not upload, submit, or share any artwork, sketches, or files with any AI system, machine-learning model, or similar technology; for any purpose, including training or generating content.
• AI use constitutes a material breach of contract.fees & payment
• All services are subject to a fee.
• Payment is split into two instalments: a non-refundable 25% deposit to confirm the project, and the remaining 75% upon completion and prior to delivery of final files.cancellations
• The deposit is non-refundable.
• If the Client cancels after work has begun, a cancellation fee applies depending on the stage reached (25 to 50% of the total fee).
• Any work delivered up to the point of cancellation may not be used.revisions
• The number of included revision rounds is defined in the proposal & contract.
• Additional revisions or scope changes are charged separately.version: 28.04.2026