Entry 227: Commission info....

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Well, if you get a little munny from it too... so much the better :XD:

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Commission info


Well, Since the first two commissions were kinda fun. I guess I'd make it official that I'm accepting commissions..... well...

Just approach me VIA notes.
I don't bite.... well... usually :XD:


And also talkin' with :icondragon-furry: about it, so here it is:




Current Price range:
Note: Base prices are listed in subscript based on how much you want to draw. (Bust/body/full body). Further costs with extras like special poses.  To simplify matters, I have decided to set the base price, especially for simpler characters.


In US dollars ( convenience for people. )


Sketch $2.50 - 5
Sample: snowfyre.deviantart.com/art/Co… snowfyre.deviantart.com/art/Ar…
( An idea of the quality of the picture is to go look in my scraps. I am capable of handling a few of these at the same time. )
Update: Due to charging differences in paypal I have resumed a lower amount for commissions.
Prices (Base):
Bust: $2.50
full body except feet: $3.50
Full body:$ 5.00

You can request for basic pencil shades... +$0.50


Drawing + ink: $ 6 - 10
( inked with black copic or black G2 pen or you can choose to be outlined digitally instead. Looks neater)
Example: snowfyre.deviantart.com/art/Co…
Prices (Base):
Bust: $6
full body except feet: $8
Full body:$ 10


Drawing, marker inked + pencil shading: $ 10 - 15
Sample: snowfyre.deviantart.com/art/Tr…
( Inked with black copic marker or black G2 pen and shaded in pencil. Can handle bout one at a time. )
Prices (Base):
Bust: $10
full body except feet: $12
Full body:$15





Digital ink $15 - 30 +
Sample: snowfyre.deviantart.com/galler…
( Digitally inked may include simple background, price will vary based on the difficulty of the picture. These will be done to the best of whatever skill I have. I can only handle one digital work per time as this takes a long time. )  --> usually takes about a week if nothing happens.
Base price:
Bust -- 15
Full body without feet --> 20
Full body with feet -- 25
Complicated characters/poses -- 30


Digital Comics $40+
--> Special issue. I only do this if I like the idea.

Unfortunately I don't do backgrounds very well but you can ask me for one anyway and I'd try my best. +$5 if asked, I may do it free sometimes.



Extras:

+ Drawing males. --> Because I find it much harder to draw them. (+$3 average for all)
+ Multiple characters --> More work. (varies based on type of commission usually +$5 for each for digital)
+ Nudity --> Disincentive. I usually hate posting mature art. (+$7 on average)
+ special posing or perspective like hugging --> Hard to do (Depends on pose usually +$5 )
+ If the character has a lot of detail --> Cause it is hard to do!!! (Depends on detail, +$5 average)
+ Anything that I don't like to draw --> Disincentive (depends on subject)

Discounts
- First time commission discount (Varies based on type of commission Generally it is -$5)
- Familiar simple characters or my own characters: (generally -$5 for digital, for all the rest this will usually take the lowest cost in the range)

Things I will not draw
- Yiff / Porn
- Anything that cannot be posted on DA. (go read their rules)
- Nude minors
- dicks
- and an assortment of fetishes such as waterspouts... etc that I find bit too weird for me.
- PONIES


Notes:

1) Commissions of my characters are likely to be cheaper due to familiarity of drawing my own characters. Likewise, Busts are cheaper than whole body drawings as it's less work.

2) Prices above are for single characters. Additional characters likely to have additional charge due to complexity ( approx $1-2 for sketch/drawing... $5-10 for ink and colour, varies.). Negotiable.

3) Complex poses... are negotiable.... and they MAY incur additional cost ( poses I consider complex are those I have difficulty drawing, such as Prespective and Hugging etc. I may test first before quoting. )

4) I will charge more for nudity as I generally don't draw nudity.  

5) And no, I don't draw yiff/porn... and I don't like to draw nipples or genitalia in commissions even though I sometimes draw them in my own art. May consider doing nude females but depends on mood, will incur extra costs. (male or female ).

6) Finished commissions will be posted on my DA account.... unless you request it not to be. You have full permission to repost the commissioned piece... just let me know where at least :XD: ( afterall you payed for it. )

7) Finished sketch commissions may be posted to my SCRAPS instead of my main gallery.



8) I'd also appreciate that if multiple sketch/drawing commissions are paid at once.... (paypal issue, they deduct less for a single transaction than two small ones...)

9) Prices may also fluctuate based on how busy I am.



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Math summary of cost

Cost = <base cost of type of picture> + <Number of chars cost> + <complex pose cost> + <unfamiliar char cost> + <Nudity cost> + <Additional costs due to how busy I am> + <Costs for discounts if applicable>


Note: not all variables listed are +ve numbers. may be discounts.

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Payment

Paypal.

Inquire by note

Sketches and drawings:
I'll start drawing once paid.
For more complex poses, I may sketch to get a feel before quoting a price.


Traditional inked and digital art
I'll send a rough plan of the drawing ( 5-10 min doodle )... if it's approved, I'll then accept payment before progressing further.  


I may on rare occasions accept other kinds of payment ( e.g. random items that I find an interest in... like warhammer stuff. )


Price was gauged based off my sister. Since I can't match her standard, I'd charge cheaper. :XD:

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My part


I will try to get a commission done as fast as possible... and unlike requests, I will tolerate the occasional inquiries on the progress of the picture.
Though how long I take is dependent on the complexity of the picture.... as well as ongoing real-life commitments.

Generally I will get it done within a week. (half a week for sketches) unless if.. of course, I run into difficulties.


Especially school-related stuff.


I also have the right to decline any commission if I think I can't do it or am too busy at the moment.



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Special issue commissions: The Bounty Board

Commissions for various items. Mail the item to me and I'd do you a commission.

Current ones:

I am looking for this pokemon card:
Ex Unseen Forces, Suicune Star.
bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wik…

Yes, a Shiny suicune card. Surprised? :XD:
No I don't play the card game. but I do occasionally collect cards that are pretty.


Offer: Simple digitally coloured request (equivalent to a $20 - 25 commission)



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Why the commissions?

well, it's simple.

Firstly, I like to draw but am generally unmotivated.

Secondly, it's so that people stop bugging me for Requests. I mean it's fun to do art for others, but I learnt that once I open requests, I quickly get flooded. -__-

Thirdly, Although I prefer art trades over commissions, but only to be fair, I think I only want to do trades with people friendly enough, done a trade before..... and return something that at least makes me feel that my end was worth the effort. ( yes, I do value the effort put into a pic from the person. )



So commissions are kinda a way for the other deviants to get art. And also a way to weed out those who REALLY want art from those who just want freebies.


:XD:

And well, that and since I get to earn something from it.... so much the better.

Put it this way. I treat the price as a disincentive for people asking me to do art for them. To be fair I implement it for everyone. Though it also doesn't mean I'm not prone to occasional bouts of random niceness to some of my watchers that deserve it.


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Copyright Information and reposting information


READ THIS

Now for the legal stuff.


Ownership

Since I regard commissions as that you bought the art for me, you do own the art and can use it for whatever you like, including commercial use and modification. provided you tell me first. and that you mention that it is drawn by me.

Though I will reserve the right to decline some rare specific uses if I feel too uncomfortable about it, but I'd say yes to most things, mostly cause you paid for it.

Reposting artwork

I allow reposts of what you commissioned on any art site including DA, FA etc. Just remember to mention that the art is drawn by me and put A link to the original artwork on my site.

Note: All of that is mostly to avoid copyright claims and art thief accusations by other people.


Note:
rules for art trades are different from commissions.

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Misc nonsense


As for the munny well
Since my paypal account isn't linked to any bank account/credit card......
means
I also donnoe what to do with the munny.

well,
I guess I can use it to buy stuff from amazon... or perhaps have fun in E bay.... or pay my antivirus subscription.... or donate to more needy deviants..... or something.....
I'll figure it.




Meanwhile, school started.... and well.
my timetable is not bad for once. :XD: that's cause I don't mind everyday starting at 9am.... everyday cept tues. that day starts at 10pm.


College internet price also went down :XD: Oh joy of all joyz.


--> Snowfyre out.
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xXNatoriousXx's avatar
Just wondering, do you take commissions for DeviantART points?