Your Art. Our Story. Shared Legacy.
Join a collective of visionary artists creating illustrated books together
Join the Metamorphosis
Like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, your art is ready to transform from individual creation into collective legacy.
We bring together visionary artists to create premium illustrated books — each one a gallery of diverse artistic voices united by a single transformative story. This isn't work-for-hire. This is co-creation.
How It Works
A transparent process that honors artists as true creative partners
Choose Your Project
Browse our active book projects and select the stories that resonate with you — one or more. Artists are welcome to contribute to multiple projects.
Contribute One Piece
Each accepted artist creates one original illustration inspired by their selected scene. Scenes are assigned first-come, first-served after acceptance.
Retain Full Rights
You keep 100% ownership of your artwork. Sell prints, license it, use it anywhere — it's forever yours.
Share the Profits
50% of all book profits are split equally among contributing artists. Payouts distributed quarterly once profitable.
50% of all profits shared equally
Each book becomes its own art gallery — and you're a permanent exhibitor
Choose Your Journey
Each project has its own defined terms, timeline, and profit structure. Spots are limited — featured artists will be announced as projects are confirmed.
The Caterpillar's Journey
A story of self-discovery and transformation
A caterpillar sets out to discover its true purpose in life. Should it imitate the other insects — the industrious ants, the graceful dragonflies? Or is it destined to become something entirely its own?
Cover Art Coming Soon
Jack & the Beanstalk
A modernized retelling of the classic tale
The beloved fairy tale reimagined for a new generation. Jack's climb isn't just about adventure — it's about courage, consequence, and the magic that happens when we dare to reach for something greater.
Want to contribute to both projects? You're welcome to join the collective on multiple journeys.
Featured Artists
The creative souls shaping our collective vision
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Frequently Asked
Do I keep the rights to my artwork?
Absolutely! You retain 100% ownership of your artwork. Artists grant Chrysalis a non-exclusive license to reproduce the artwork in the book, use it for marketing, and sell official prints. You remain free to sell prints independently, use the artwork in your portfolio, and license it elsewhere.
How do official prints work?
Inclusion in the book automatically includes participation in official Chrysalis print offerings. All artwork will be available as official prints through one designated print-on-demand provider. Print sales through Chrysalis are split 50/50 on net margin (sale price minus production cost and processing fees). You can also sell your own prints independently and keep 100% of those sales.
How exactly do the book royalties work?
After direct production costs (printing, packaging, shipping) are covered, net profit from book sales is split 50/50 between artists and Chrysalis. The artist share is distributed equally among all contributing artists. With 30 artists, each receives an equal share of the 50% artist pool.
When do payouts happen?
Presales fund production. Printing begins once the minimum production threshold required by our printing partner is met. No artist payouts occur until production costs are secured. Once profitable, payouts are distributed quarterly with detailed reporting on book sales, print sales, production costs, and calculated net profit.
What is the project timeline?
Artist enrollment remains open until all available scenes are filled. Once all slots are filled, artists have 60 days to complete and submit final artwork (early submission encouraged). After all artwork is finalized, layout and production begin. The official release date is announced once production starts.
Is there any cost to join?
No! There are absolutely no upfront costs. You contribute your art to projects you believe in. When the book sells, we all share in the success together.
Can I join multiple projects?
Yes! You're welcome to contribute to as many projects as you'd like, as long as you can meet the timeline and creative standards for each. Each project is independent, so you'll earn royalties from each book you contribute to.
How are scenes assigned?
Available scenes are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis once an artist is formally accepted into the project. You can indicate scene preferences in your application, but final assignments happen after acceptance.
Ready to Transform?
Questions about the collective? We'd love to hear from you.