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No. Describe who the work is for and what you want it to express in your own words. Artist Xu will shape a natural Chinese expression rather than translate your brief word for word. You can share names or characters you want considered, choose a visual direction, or leave those decisions to Xu. Reference images can be sent by replying to the studio email after checkout.

A Short Original is one concise work; A Longer Work is one multi-line work. A Pair of Originals includes two distinct, separately handwritten works, and A Personal Collection includes three. If you choose a name, the longer work combines that name with one short related message in a single original. A pair or collection can show the same approved name in different brushwork, or include one related message as a separate original. The editor shows the price and contents before checkout.

No. They show real finished works and possible ways to live with calligraphy, not a preset design or visual draft of your commission. Xu develops and writes each new original by hand with brush and ink on Xuan paper, then digitises it for delivery. The objects shown in context are examples of use, not products included with your order.

Yes. Xu considers sound, meaning, cultural nuance, and how the characters work together in calligraphy. You will see the proposed Chinese name and its English meaning before brushwork begins.

After checkout, the studio reviews your brief and emails the proposed Chinese wording and English meaning for your chosen work or works. For a name commission, this includes the Chinese name and any selected short message. You confirm the wording, names, and factual details before Xu writes the work. This stage does not include a visual draft or open-ended stylistic revisions. Bokwai will correct any error it makes at no cost.

The standard plan is a wording proposal within 2 business days. After you approve the Chinese wording and English meaning, the final digital package is due within 1 business day for A Short Original, 3 for A Longer Work, 5 for A Pair of Originals, or 7 for A Personal Collection. The delivery clock pauses while confirmation is pending. You can request a date in the editor; the studio will confirm what is possible by email.

Custom files are sent after the work is complete; they are not an instant download. For each original, you receive high-resolution artwork, an original-brush transparent PNG, solid black and white transparent PNGs, print artwork, and a guide to the Chinese expression and its meaning. A Pair of Originals or A Personal Collection includes these files for each distinct original.

Current personal commissions are delivered digitally. The physical work on Xuan paper, framed pieces, clothing, mugs, and other objects shown as examples are not included. Mounting, packaging, and shipping are not included unless a product page explicitly says otherwise.

Yes. Personal use includes printing, framing, gifting, personal custom products, and a private tattoo consultation. Physical production and tattoo services are separate. For a tattoo, the file is a calligraphy reference rather than a ready-to-use stencil; your tattoo artist determines placement, scale, line weight, and execution.

Personal commissions include personal-use rights only. Resale, branding, commercial merchandise, print-on-demand products, and file sharing are not included. For wider use, explore a separate brand project and written commercial licence.