Your VTuber persona is never complete if you’ve not created your personalized reference sheet. But you already know that. What you might know, however, is how and where to get a cool, detailed and complete reference sheet made for your Vtuber model.
In this guide, I’ll show you where you can find Vtuber reference sheet commission services for custom made VTuber reference sheets. I’ll also provide additional info on how to get the most value for your money when ordering a Vtuber reference sheet commission.
What’s a VTuber reference sheet, for newbies
A VTuber reference sheet is a collection of artwork about your VTuber model that highlights most (or all) of their visual characteristics including what makes them unique and all their other quirky features. Think of it as a showcase of your VTuber model. Once anyone sees your reference sheet, they should have an overview of your Vtuber model’s character and persona.
What should the ideal VTuber reference sheet include
The aim of a VTuber reference sheet is to display all the visual features of your model. At the very least, it should contain;
👤 Front view of your model in the default pose and neutral face.
👥 Rearview of your model in the default pose and neutral face.
🗣 Side view of your model.
👯♀️ Front/rear view of your model in visually interesting poses.
🦹♂️ Individual front headshots view showing anger, shock, laughter and sadness.
Sometimes you might look to add:
🎨 Your color preferences.
🤴 Specific shots for important character details.
🕵️♀️ Specific shots for important clothing details.
👢 Specific shots for extras.
How to get a VTuber reference sheet
There are two ways to create a VTuber reference sheet for your character
- By using an image editing software
- By ordering a VTuber reference sheet commission.
Image editing software
You can use an image editing software like Photoshop to create a custom VTuber reference sheet. However, this requires an understanding of how Photoshop works. Even if you’re a fast learner, it could take weeks to get up to speed.
The good thing, though, is when and if you do finally learn how to use the software, it means you get free VTuber reference sheets for life, which is nice. It also means you can create your own VTuber reference sheet to your exact taste.
Sometimes it might be hard to just communicate your exact ideas to someone else. So if you want to take full control over your VTuber model and character designs, then yeah, you should probably learn how to use image-editing software like Photoshop.
To get started with Photoshop, click this 🔗 link.
VTuber reference sheet commissions
This is the option for creating a VTuber reference sheet most people will use, and basically, it involves hiring an artist to do a VTuber reference sheet commission on your behalf.
There are several platforms to get VTuber reference sheet commissions, but I’ll just highlight some of the best reference sheet commission artists I know so you don’t have to do too much searching around.
Kumokaya on Fiverr
KumoKaya and the entire crew at Artelysium have been creating VTuber reference sheets for more than five years now. In that time, they’ve gone on to commission critically acclaimed VTuber models and reference sheets for some of the top names in the VTuber world.
That stellar reputation shows a lot; these guys have some of the most intricately designed VTuber models and detailed VTuber reference sheets to match.
And they’re professionally made too, so expect all the relevant views, poses, and color styling I talked about earlier included in the final reference sheet copy.
These are the guys I’d hire if I wanted the most comprehensive and professionally looking VTuber reference sheet made. And that’s saying a lot when you consider that prices for a reference sheet commission with this artist starts at just $85 for the basic package.
If you want all the details included, you need to go for the premium $130 package and even then, this is still the ultimate definition of value for money spent.
Avaloki on Fiverr
There’s a lot to say about how this artist manages to create some very impressive VTuber reference sheet, but I’ll keep it simple;
Avaloki is a detail-oriented VTuber reference sheet designer who’s extremely skilled at capturing all the details everyone else will tell you don’t matter. Oh, but they do matter.
I know conventional wisdom says to avoid stuffing your reference sheet with too much detailing since no one bothers about the details on the reference sheet. But ask yourself this question, do you really not care about details on a reference sheet? Hmm, thought as much.
A detailed VTuber reference sheet is an exciting reference sheet to look at. And that’s exactly what you want as you kickstart your VTuber career or work to grow your audience bigger. Every detail matters, and a detailed reference sheet is one of the easier ways you can stand out from the now expanding crowd of VTubers globally.
Avaloki provides all the detailing you need and then some. His art is immaculate at the very least, and his pricing is surprisingly budget-friendly. For just $50, you can get a full resolution reference body only reference sheet—the premium package at $125 covers for a full reference sheet panel.
Lunallion on Fiverr
Lunallion is a top-rated artist on Fiverr, and that’s a huge deal. I would know because I’ve been a freelancer one time on Fiverr, and I can categorically tell you that the requirements to get rated top are steep – very steep.
That she’s a top-rated seller on Fiverr goes a long way to describe the quality of VTuber reference sheet commissions you should expect from this artist. Her work is crazy good. It packs a balanced dose of professionalism, creativity and artistic flair, and she’s the kind of VTuber artist you’d commission if you wanted an artwork that felt mature to look at.
For a VTuber reference sheet commission containing just a full-body model, Lunallion charges a fair $75. It’s more expensive than Avaloki’s starter VTuber reference sheet gig, but what you get in addition to some great design with this artist is excellent customer service as well.
Is that worth the extra $15? Well, it might be for some, and if you’re the kind of person to want fast responses and quick delivery, then it might be worth it for you too.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a VTuber reference sheet commission cost?
A lot goes into determining the cost of a single VTuber reference sheet commission, including the style, the number of elements, views, poses and color variations, the skill of the artist and other custom requests.
But to have an idea, expect to pay anything between:
💰 $40 – $100 for a basic reference sheet with one or two body views.
💰 $70 – $200 for a reference sheet with all the important views, some extras and facial expressions.
💰 $100 – $500 for a full feature VTuber reference sheet with all relevant elements included.
Where can I get a VTuber character sheet template?
Ready to use VTUber character sheet templates are sort of hard to find. If you need ideas for a VTuber character sheet, you can check out VTuber reference sheet pins on Pinterest for inspiration.
