Sorry this pro can’t do your job, but we know other pros who can. Check them out
About
When being hired by clients, I receive the most joy from sketching their ideas. I've had the most success and have gotten the most recognition for my consistent turnaround time, which has never compromised or degraded the caliber of the job. When I see my customers light up and smile repeatedly, I feel as though I've worked magic by translating their inner thoughts into a set of expressive lines. This chemistry removes all commission-related obstacles by enabling all ideas to be perceived "simply" and advanced with a creative and strategic execution. Beyond drawing, I hold myself to a higher standard of excellence, which has continued to attract a fantastic clientele.
Overview
Hired 47 times
Background checked
1 employee
24 years in business
Business hours
This pro hasn't listed their business hours.
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2021
2020
Services offered
Drawing style
Sketching
Cartoon / Caricature
Technical
Figure
Level of experience
No experience
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Work location
I travel to my customers
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
43 reviews
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Your trust means everything to us. Learn about our review guidelines.
Read reviews that mention:
Dave D.
Jan 22, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Torie by far is a very talented illustrator. His work is outstanding. His attention to detail is what separates him from the rest. His imagination and creativity is incredible. Its like he is inside your head when you present your vision. I am very satisfied with the two children's books that were done and looking forward to doing the third with him!!! Highly recommended!! Keep drawing my friend!!
Details: Commercial • More than 20 illustrations • Digital • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Illustrating
Amy K.
Jan 17, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Torie Montrel translated concepts into compelling illustration. He was attentive to expressing nuances in the image. I am very pleased with the results.
Details: Commercial • 1 illustration • Digital • Remotely (phone or internet)
Illustrating
Ellana D.
Jul 19, 2024
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Torie did an excellent job in completing my project. He was prompt and highly professional. The quality of his work was impeccable. Very good Illustrator.
Details: Commercial • 2 - 4 illustrations • Digital • Remotely (phone or internet)
Illustrating
TC J.
Mar 9, 2024
•
Hired on Thumbtack
I contacted Torie about two book illustrations that I created and needed done within a few weeks. Torie was very pleasant, positive, timely, and more than anything he worked collaboratively with me to understand my vision and bring it to life. He especially understood my desire to illustrate beautiful Black characters and did an outstanding job. The books were self-published through KDP and Torie understood the intracicies involved and was able to get the manuscripts properly formatted and successfully uploaded for me. I plan to write more children’s books and cannot see using anyone other than Torie!
Details: Commercial • 5 - 10 illustrations • Digital • Remotely (phone or internet)
Illustrating
Dina S.
Apr 30, 2020
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Torie is easy to work with, understood what I was looking for and did a great job on the sketches. He completed the work within the agreed upon time frame and was professional. Highly recommend!!
Details: Commercial • 2 - 4 illustrations • Digital • Remotely (phone or internet)
Torie Montrel Illustration & Design's reply
Thank you so much!
Illustrating
Credentials
Background Check
Torie Gipson
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Invoices: There are three installments for every commission price. The remaining amount for each installment is paid upon stage approval. Three phases are involved in handling commissions:
Stage 1 is the final sketch;
Stage 2 is inking and value; and Stage 3 is color and finish.
An invoice that enables you to make the installment payments will be sent to you. With each payment, the invoice will automatically update the balance. This enables clients to start working on several projects concurrently.
Discounts: After each recommendation completes their first job with Torie Montrel, returning clients will receive discounts of up to 20%. (Per project, only one discount is applied.)
Rush Fee: There will be an additional cost associated with rush projects, which might be anything from $100 to $500.
Correction Fee: After stage 2, there will be a $25–$50 fee for any correction that needs to be redone or redesigned.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
In order to allow both the client and myself to capitalize on their passion, I like to have a quick chat to discover more about them and what inspired their idea.
I will take the clients on a tour of the creative process for the project, outlining the expectations and requirements at each stage.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the Art Institute of Atlanta, where I attended college. There, I gained knowledge from a variety of experts on the team and, via them, developed many relationships with outstanding artists in the media and animation fields, who instructed me in a range of methods and abilities.
