Interested in a commission? Here's how the process goes:
- Message me!
- Pricing
- Sketch (depending on the piece)
- Pre-payment
- Creation
- Final Check-Up
- Shipping
- Final Payment
Message me!
Let me know the following things:
And, if you have a preference of what media you want for me to use, let me know. For any of these, if you want my own input, I would be happy to talk you through what I think would work well.
Pricing
When I price a commission, I start with a base price of $10/hr, estimating how long it will take for me to complete it. I try to estimate with the shortest time in mind to avoid overcharging. From then on, it increases based on the size of the piece, the media, and the complexity of the final piece. Whether the piece is black and white or color also has an impact. Also, if the piece has a close deadline, the price will increase as well. If I need to ship the final piece, that price will be included here. Since there are so many layers to this, I will be happy to discuss it all as it is hard to narrow it down to a formula.
Sketch
If you want me to replicate a photo that you sent me, then this step is unnecessary. For a piece that is more complex, such as merging several subjects into one piece, or having a portrait with a special background, I will provide a sketch, or several, detailing the layout of the piece. After we discuss which sketch you like the most, or what you want changed, we can move on to the next step.
Pre-payment
I ask for 50% of the price decided on before I start the piece. This allows for me to buy materials, etc.
Creation
Finally, I get to making the piece. Throughout the process, I will periodically send pictures of the piece in progress.
Final Check-Up
I'll send you a final picture of the piece! This is the final moment where you can ask me whether or not to make small changes, and then we're good to go.
Shipping
I will do my best to package the piece to ensure that it does not get damaged in the mail! The shipping price is included in the original pricing.
Final Payment
After you receive the piece, I will ask for the second half of the payment to be fulfilled.
Let me know the following things:
- What's the subject of the piece? Photographs are helpful.
- Do you want me to imitate the photo or simply use it as a reference? (ex. sending me pictures of two pets and drawing them together?
- What size do you want the piece to be?
- Black and white, color, or something else? You can send me my own pictures if you want me to replicate my style in a specific piece!
And, if you have a preference of what media you want for me to use, let me know. For any of these, if you want my own input, I would be happy to talk you through what I think would work well.
Pricing
When I price a commission, I start with a base price of $10/hr, estimating how long it will take for me to complete it. I try to estimate with the shortest time in mind to avoid overcharging. From then on, it increases based on the size of the piece, the media, and the complexity of the final piece. Whether the piece is black and white or color also has an impact. Also, if the piece has a close deadline, the price will increase as well. If I need to ship the final piece, that price will be included here. Since there are so many layers to this, I will be happy to discuss it all as it is hard to narrow it down to a formula.
Sketch
If you want me to replicate a photo that you sent me, then this step is unnecessary. For a piece that is more complex, such as merging several subjects into one piece, or having a portrait with a special background, I will provide a sketch, or several, detailing the layout of the piece. After we discuss which sketch you like the most, or what you want changed, we can move on to the next step.
Pre-payment
I ask for 50% of the price decided on before I start the piece. This allows for me to buy materials, etc.
Creation
Finally, I get to making the piece. Throughout the process, I will periodically send pictures of the piece in progress.
Final Check-Up
I'll send you a final picture of the piece! This is the final moment where you can ask me whether or not to make small changes, and then we're good to go.
Shipping
I will do my best to package the piece to ensure that it does not get damaged in the mail! The shipping price is included in the original pricing.
Final Payment
After you receive the piece, I will ask for the second half of the payment to be fulfilled.