COMMISSIONS INFO

Commission offers are always welcome.

Before you contact me about a project, please
note that I only accept serious work offers. That
means I do not accept exposure or speculation
work offers, no exceptions. A  non-refundable
downpayment of 50% of total commission fee
is required up front with most projects.

I only accept certain projects based on personal
interest, and depending on how busy my schedule is.
Please note that I reserve the right to reject any
commission request. It may be because I happen to
be completely booked at the time, or because I have
no interest in the project. Even though I have
experience creating wide variety of work, I have
learned over the years that the more interest I
have in what I'm working on, the better the
result will be.
Please be aware that I work in a specific genre and style. The look of my work varies slightly depending on the medium, but the general
mood and style is uniform. I am usually pretty easy to work with, but I can't do the impossible, or something that goes against my
artistic integrity. Please peruse the galleries on this site thoroughly and be sure my style suits your needs before contacting me about
a commission.

Your first step in commissioning a piece of art from me is to e-mail me for availability and estimate. You are welcome to check out the
list of basic prices to have a general idea of how much your commission is likely to cost. A project can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2
months to complete. The timeframe usually depends on what size and medium the work is in, how complex it is, and how many other
projects I'm working on at the time. Please be aware of this when you commission me; due to busy schedule I cannot work for deadlines.
I complete all projects of the first-come, first-served basis. Many times a project requires revisions, which means the next one in line has
to be pushed back indefinitely.

Please be sure to know exactly what you want commissioned. It's extremely important to me to do a good job for each and every client,
but please realize that I cannot read your mind. People have come to me asking me to "just draw whatever comes to your mind, and I'll
see if I like it" (yes... seriously). You must have at least a basic idea of what you're looking for. I will work closely with you to bring your
vision to life the best I can. I am usually flexible and willing to do revisions, and will send you regular updates on your commission in the
form of sketches and work-in-progress jpeg files. However, once you approve the final sketch, I cannot rework your commission. If
you order, say, a graphite portrait of a fairy, you'll receive an estimate for a one-figure and no background graphite drawing. If you
approve the estimate, then approve the sketch, then wait for me to finish the work, you can't come to me once I complete the drawing
and tell me you want me to add a second fairy, some trees, and color. Not only is it technically impossible to do; significant changes like
that would constitute a whole new project.

The commission cost does not come with any reproduction rights. If you are interested in buying reproduction rights, or would like me
to license a certain image on this website for a product, please contact me.

All prices for commissions are in U.S. Dollars only. If you cannot afford the entire amount right away, you have an option to submit partial
payments in the course of a period of time convenient to you. You will receive your commissioned artwork upon delivering your last
payment.

I ship all traditional commissioned work via USPS Priority mail with insurance (if you prefer another courier, please notify me ahead of
time). The shipping costs vary and depend on your location and the kind of work you're ordering. Please discuss shipping costs with me
before the work on your commission begins. Digital work is delivered electronically via e-mail/FTP transfer.

All commissioned original art comes unmatted and unframed. However, matting is available for smaller size pieces for an additional $3
a piece.

I reserve the right to make prints of the finished piece, and to display it on my website and other select online galleries. If you do not
want this done, please let me know beforehand. If you do not mind your commission to be made into prints, you will be entitled to
receive a matted 8x10" print free of charge.

Below is a rough price chart for original and digital art. Please note that these are starting prices that do not include shipping or matting.
The final price of your commission will depend on various factors, such as size, medium, and level of detail. For example, a portrait of a
single person against a marble wall will cost much less than a painting of three people in an elaborately furnished room, even if both are
in the same size and medium.

Basic price list (by size/media):

Graphite drawings:
Up to 9x12" - $200
11x14" - $300
14x17" - $400

Color pencil drawings:
Up to 9x12" - $300
11x14" - $375
14x17" - $450

Watercolor or mixed media paintings:
Up to 9x12" - $350
11x14" or 10x15" - $450
15x20" - $575

Color painting in oil:
Up to 11x14" - $800
15x20" - $1,000
14x17" - $3,000

ACEOs in graphite and mixed media:
Start at $50

RPG character portraits (digital file only):
Start at $100

Tattoo designs:
Start at $100

Digital painting:
Starts at $200

Graphic design:
$20 per hour
$50 downpayment required


Other sizes for original art may be available. Please e-mail me if you have any questions.






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