Ema Lupacchino – Commission Slot (Raremarq Summer Event)

Welcome to the Raremarq Summer Commission Event!
This is your premier opportunity to secure an incredible, completely custom original artwork by the superstar industry powerhouse and master of dynamic figure illustration, Ema Lupacchino.
As part of this special event, we are running a Progressive Unlock Auction. The bidding starts at an amazing promotional tier, and the complexity, medium, and physical scale of your commission automatically upgrade as higher milestone thresholds are crossed! Whichever tier is unlocked when the final clock runs out is the exact masterpiece you take home.

🌟 How This Progressive Auction Works

For this exclusive event, all pricing has been converted to American Dollars (USD) and adjusted into clean auction increments based on current exchange rates. Bidding kicks off at just $210—which provides an exclusive 10% discount off Ema's baseline head sketch rate.
The auction is beautifully engineered to scale up your original art piece. It begins with specialized A4 character layouts before stepping up into a massive, large-format A3 canvas featuring pristine gray tones, metallic accents, or rich full color for the ultimate grand prize!
Here is exactly what you unlock at each bidding milestone:

• Tier 1 (Unlocks at $210 Starting Bid): A4 Ink Illustration – Head Sketch
  
  • Start the bidding at an exclusive discount! You get a clean, highly expressive, professionally inked head portrait of your chosen character on A4 paper (9" x 12").
    
• Tier 2 (Unlocks at $345): A4 Pencil or Ink Character Bust
  
  • The canvas expands! Reaching this milestone upgrades your commission to a striking, meticulously composed character bust in your choice of tight pencils or bold inks.
    
• Tier 3 (Unlocks at $505): A4 Grey Tones Character Bust
  
  • Add stunning dimension. This milestone upgrades the character bust to a beautifully rendered piece utilizing rich grey-tone wash gradients for a timeless finish.
    
• Tier 4 (Unlocks at $680): A4 Grey Tones – Full Character (No Background)
  
  • A major layout upgrade! Hitting this tier unlocks a complete full-body character depiction fully rendered in premium grey tones on A4 paper.
    
• Tier 5 (Unlocks at $795): A4 Full Character – Special Art with Silver-Gold Ink & Gloss
  
  • Incredible visual flair. This tier upgrades your full character illustration with Ema's signature luxury embellishments, blending standard mediums with striking metallic silver-gold inks and custom gloss highlights.
    
• Tier 6 (Unlocks at $980): Size Upgrade! A3 Grey Tones – Bust / Torso
  
  • A Massive Physical Leap! Reaching this milestone breaks out of the A4 layout and steps onto a giant, premium A3 paper size (11" x 17") canvas for a gorgeous, large-format grey-tones bust or torso composition.
    
• Tier 7 (Unlocks at $1,670): A3 Grey Tones – Full Figure
  
  • Complete large-scale rendering. This milestone unlocks a massive, high-impact 11" x 17" full-body character illustration executed in pristine grey tones.
    
• Tier 8 (Unlocks at $2,590+): The Ultimate Grand Prize – A3 Full Color & Full Figure Masterpiece
  
  • The Absolute Pinnacle! If the bidding reaches this top tier, you win the ultimate luxury piece: a fully rendered, vibrant Full Color and Full Figure illustration on a giant A3 canvas. This represents the absolute highest tier of artistic complexity and visual scale available.

🎨 About the Artist: Ema Lupacchino

A former biotechnology researcher who transitioned into a brilliant, world-renowned career in comic illustration, Italian artist Emanuela "Ema" Lupacchino is one of the most sought-after and popular creators in the modern industry. Known for her flawless anatomy, elegant character designs, and intensely expressive storytelling, her work has left an indelible mark on the world's greatest pop culture icons.
Ema is highly celebrated for her massive, multi-year runs with industry giants DC Comics and Marvel Comics. She is globally revered for her definitive work on the main Wonder Woman series, as well as her acclaimed runs as the lead artist on Supergirl, Starfire, Green Lantern, and the graphic novel Birds of Prey. Her spectacular recent projects include drawing World's Finest: Teen Titans and Shazam! alongside legendary writer Mark Waid. For Marvel, her standout credits include a defining regular run on X-Factor, alongside high-profile illustrations for Thor, X-Men, and Avengers.
Beyond traditional comics, Ema is an exceptionally versatile commercial force. She has designed concepts, statues, and figures for the beloved DC Bombshells collection, developed all the prominent visual graphics and superhero ride art for the Warner Bros. theme park in Abu Dhabi, and routinely collaborates with major gaming companies like Epic Games—creating high-demand, beautiful loading screens for Fortnite.

📅 Important Auction Details

• Official Event: Raremarq Summer Commission Event
  
• Bidding Starts: June 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST
  
• Bidding Ends: June 30, 2026
  
• Event Tag: Search or filter under "Commission Slots"

📝 Commission Rules & Guidelines

• Character Choices: The winning bidder can request a character of their choice (subject to artist approval; pop culture icons, superhero legends, fantasy characters, or well-documented original characters are all welcome).
  
• References: Please be prepared to provide clear visual references and a brief conceptual direction as soon as the auction concludes so the creative team can fast-track the project layout.
  
• Post-Auction Add-ons: Looking to scale your piece even further by adding secondary characters, custom minimal or detailed backgrounds, or opting for official signature/CGC grading services? Post-auction enhancements can easily be requested and settled directly with the representative after the hammer drops.

Don't miss this phenomenal, rare opportunity to add an absolute custom masterpiece from one of the industry's premier visual storytellers to your collection. Set your reminders, monitor the unlock tiers, and let's bring a spectacular new artwork to life!