Can I commission custom artwork or pay for Fresh Folk assets?

Fresh Folk is free or donation-based for personal and non-commercial use, and the creator explicitly accepts commission requests for custom work. If you want to pay, you can donate through Gumroad. If you need something specific that isn't in the library, you can contact the creator directly to commission it.

What Fresh Folk offers

Fresh Folk is an illustration library of people and objects, created by Leni Kauffman. The site describes two core uses:

• Mix and Match — each character comes with a range of poses, outfits, and skin tones.
• Make a Scene — build scenes using 43 objects.

The library is aimed at assembling illustrations from pre-made parts rather than drawing from scratch.

Is it free, and when do you pay?

The site states the assets are free or donation for personal or non-commercial use. That means:

The pricing signals show Gumroad as the payment platform, which is consistent with a donation model rather than a fixed product price. The site does not publish a price list for assets, so treat "free or donation" as the stated condition rather than a guaranteed free commercial license.

Licensing terms to check before you use it

The site references a CC Attribution Non-Commercial No-Derivatives 4.0 International License. In practical terms, that points to:

• Attribution — credit the creator.
• Non-Commercial — commercial use isn't covered by this license.
• No-Derivatives — you can't distribute modified versions under this license.

If your project is commercial, the license as described doesn't grant you commercial rights. In that case, the sensible next step is to contact the creator about permissions or a commission rather than assume the free terms extend to commercial work.

How to commission custom artwork

The site includes a direct invitation: "Looking to commission something specific? Let me know, I'd be happy to help!" The contact routes listed are Twitter, Product Hunt, Email, and Instagram.

A practical way to approach a commission request:

1. Describe the specific asset or scene you need — for example, a character in a pose or outfit combination not currently available.
2. State your intended use, especially if it's commercial, so licensing can be discussed up front.
3. Reach out through one of the listed channels (Email or Twitter are the most direct for a written brief).
4. Wait for terms — scope, timeline, and any fee would come from the creator, since the site doesn't publish commission pricing.

How to donate

If your use is personal or non-commercial and you want to pay something, the donation route runs through Gumroad. The site doesn't specify a suggested amount, so the donation value is up to you.

Quick decision guide

• Personal project, no modifications, happy to credit → use it free, donate if you want.
• Commercial project → the stated license is non-commercial; contact the creator before using.
• Need a specific character, pose, or object that isn't there → send a commission request.
• Want to support the work without a specific need → donate via Gumroad.