Heraldic Commission Offerings

Foundational Coat of Arms — $500

A complete heraldic achievement of arms, delivered digitally

Includes:

  • One fully realized coat of arms (shield)
  • Heraldic composition guided by tradition, symbolism, and balance
  • Limited color palette and disciplined line work
  • One structured revision round
  • Final high-resolution digital files suitable for print and personal use

This offering is intended as a dignified and complete foundation of arms.
It does not include a crest, seal, or embosser artwork.

Crest & Helm Drawing — +$300

A distinct heraldic work commissioned separately

Includes:

  • Original crest and helm design, composed to accompany the arms
  • Symbolic continuity with the shield
  • One refinement round
  • Delivered as a finished digital illustration and hand-drawing.

Crests are separate heraldic elements and are commissioned independently.

Embosser / Seal Artwork — +$250

Simplified line art prepared for embossing or sealing

Includes:

  • Heraldic line adaptation suitable for embossers or seals
  • Clean, high-contrast formatting
  • Delivered in embosser-ready digital format
  • One technical adjustment if required

This artwork is optimized for function rather than ornament.

Complete Heraldic Package — $950

A cohesive heraldic system

Includes:

  • Foundational Coat of Arms
  • Crest & Helm Drawing
  • Embosser / Seal Artwork

Commissioned together, these elements form a unified heraldic identity suitable for long-term personal or family use.

Optional Add-Ons (By Inquiry)

The following may be commissioned once the arms are complete.
Pricing varies according to scale, materials, and production requirements.

  • Custom 3′ × 5′ Heraldic Flag
    Designed for ceremonial or display use, formatted specifically for fabric reproduction.
  • Wall Banners & Hanging Standards
    Vertical or horizontal banner designs adapted from the arms for interior or ceremonial display.
  • Copyright Registration Assistance
    Preparation of artwork files and documentation suitable for client-filed copyright registration.

Availability, timelines, and pricing for these items are discussed individually.

Stewardship & Scope

  • All heraldic works are created exclusively for the commissioning client and are never reused or adapted.
  • Clients retain full ownership of their commissioned arms.
  • Zoetrope Art retains authorship credit as the creating artist.
  • Work outside the scope of the selected offering—including additional elements, extended revisions, or expanded symbolic development—is commissioned separately.
  • Heraldry Stewardship

    Commission a unique coat of arms or symbolic crest crafted with tradition, meaning, and artistry.

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