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Made-to-Order Made Easy

Commissioning a custom work of art can be intimidating, especially for those who aren’t avid art collectors. I have worked with many folks who have never owned art before to help them take the leap, making their first piece a very personal and memorable one. Some are looking to give a gift for an important person in their life who is celebrating a big milestone – such as a birthday or anniversary with a zero in it, or other significant event such as opening a business, or getting their degree. Being a part of these connections is one of the most gratifying roles an artist can participate in. Commissioned pieces are exciting for me because the work has an intended purpose, and often the people who commission the piece have ideas of their own that lead me into new and exciting territory. See the examples below for real-world reference.

Quotes from folks who have ‘gone custom’:


lady robot on a stationary trainer

“Couldn’t be better.”
— Lauree C.
Jackie m328


Robot skirt with a sword

“I think the word ‘amazing’ is so overused these days, but that is how I feel. And not only did you capture the idea, it is so well executed.”
— Marco C.
Gaia m316


Chunky Robot

“Just what I wanted.”
— Alan K.
Pokarok m298


Old Man Robot

“The detail work is amazing”
— Sean N.
Opa m224

Six Simple Steps to a Custom robot

  1. You fill out the Made-to-Order robot form below.
  2. I get in touch with you via email or phone to go over the details.
  3. Once we have a plan you are happy with, you submit your 50% deposit to reserve your place in queue.
  4. I send photos as I create your robot, or upon completion, depending on your preference.
  5. Once the robot is completed, we settle up the other 50%, plus shipping.
  6. Your robot is shipped to its new foreverhome, complete with their singed robot adoption certificate. If the robot is being given as a gift, a printed personal note with words of your choosing is included in the envelope with the certificate.

robot Adoption Certificate

Skunkadelic Boilerplate Included

copper boilerplate on the back of a robot
Each robot has a copper boilerplate on its back that has their unique name and serial number. The serial number includes the robots birth date (YYMMDD), the class of robot’s first letter, and the number in the robot Series. For Example, an Ion-class robot who was born on December 29th, 2020 and is the 396th robot ever made would have the serial number 201229i396.

Laark Robot Construction Form

To start the process, fill out the form below.

    your contact information

    Preferred method of communication

    Your Custom robot Specifications

    Please check any classes of robots you are interested in.
    Mercury (deluxe): $1,200Dionysus (ragdoll): $750Castillo (simple): $700Ion (flyweight): $450Atomic (tiny): $400Neutrino (pocket, R2-D2 style): $350Proteus (poseable): $2,800ExperimentalUnsure
    Base price does not include extras such as props, painted racing stripes, extra articulated joints, etc. Price does not include shipping.

    Please check all attributes that interest you.
    Slight BuildAverage BuildHeavy BuildMasculine TraitsFeminine Traits

    How would you like your robot posed?


    Note that Proteus and Dionysian robots are infinitely poseable.

    What upgrades are you interested in?
    Wings +$0Articulated Wings +$40Hand-painted Enamel Racing Stripes +$50Extra Articulation +$150 per jointProp (upgrade price varies based on the complexity of the prop)

    Examples can be seen of robots with wings, articulated wings, racing stripes, and props. Please note that not all upgrades are available for all models.

    The Building Process

    How many work-in-progress photos would you like?
    LotsSomeOnce CompletedNo pictures, surprise me!

    When are you looking to have this robot completed?
    Take your time, I never rush art.Sooner is better, but only because I am excited.As soon as you can.By a certain date:

    Additional Information

    Please let me know if you have a name in mind for your new robot. I'm happy to pick one for you if you prefer. No two robots have the same name. Atomic and Neutrino robots are very small and may have a hand-engraved boilerplate, and may be limited to shorter names.

    Not all features and options are available for all classes of robots, but I will certainly try my best.

    I will be in touch

    I will get back to you within 48 hours. If you do not hear back from me please check your spam filter, or call me at (617)666-2299.

    Most of all, thank you for your custom robot inquiry!

    Previously Made-to-Order Examples

    Please note that many of these pieces have been given upgrades (such as extra articulation, magnetic hands, props, etc.), and are available at an additional cost.