Other hands, one criterion.
Illustar is opening its catalogue to a small group of guest artists. Chosen one by one, licensed only here, credited by name.
What I look for
— Hurca!“Evocative, never didactic. I look at what you left out, not at how much you put in.”
Conceptual editorial work
Tension, not description.
Synthesis you can see
Reduced shapes, confident cuts.
Series
Six or more works, one voice. Every release is a series.
How it works
Apply
Send a portfolio and a few lines on your work.
Curation
I select works one by one.
Release
A series under your name, introduced on the Journal.
Earn
50% of net revenue, reported monthly.
The terms, plainly
| Exclusivity | Per artwork, never per person |
|---|---|
| Term | 24 months, then renews yearly |
| Your share | 50% of net revenue |
| Copyright | Stays yours; moral rights intact |
| Human-made | No generative AI |
| Your freedom | Commissions and other work unaffected |
Full agreement available before signing.
Every release gets
Your name beside the work. A story behind the series.
ArtistHurca!
An example from the Illustar catalogue
- An essay on the Journal, introduced by the curator
- A guest author note in the newsletter
- A week of Daily selection on Instagram
- Your name and page beside every work
FAQ
Can I keep my agent?
Yes. The arrangement concerns the artworks accepted for IlluStars; it does not prevent you from keeping an agent or taking commissions.
What about works already on stock sites?
Tell me where they are in your application. An accepted artwork needs to be licensable only on Illustar during its term, so an existing listing would need to be removed before release.
Do you take a whole portfolio?
No. I select works one by one and plan each release as a coherent series of at least six works.
How do payments work?
Your share is reported monthly. The payment method and any transfer costs, including those outside SEPA, are set out in the full artist agreement before you sign.
What happens when a customer uses a credit pack?
Credit pack redemptions are accounted for separately under the full artist agreement. The artist share for those redemptions is 40% of net revenue.
Who writes the texts?
I introduce each release on the Journal. Your name appears beside each work, and the newsletter carries a guest author note.
Apply
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