What is the difference between a "sketch" and a "full illustration"?
I've set my prices based on the average time I would spend on the category. A "sketch", for example, is a rougher illustration without any complicated features – basically just a drawing of a character inclusive of a few messier lines. You can add a basic colour pass for $35 too, but complex features like advanced lighting, greater colour variation etc. are reserved for the "full illustration" tier, just because of the extra time I would have to put into it.
A full illustration includes all the goodies you may want, starting at $95. Things like props (objects making up a scene/things your character is interacting with), backgrounds, extra characters, symbolic motifs, and any other add-ons are included here. This is basically because all these things not only take more time to draw, but also because there is a lot more compositional planning involved. It's also why this tier includes two rounds of feedback and opportunity for minor changes, one after the initial sketches, and one before the finalisation, just so we can make sure we are heading in the direction you want. Most illustrations fall under the base price of $95, but, say, if you want to add five more characters wearing intricate armour fighting martial art style at a disco rave with complicated lighting, it will probably take me ten times as long to complete and will therefore cost more.
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Generally speaking, sketches are:
- 1 Character
- Generally completed quicker
- Inclusive of some "flow lines"
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Full Illustrations are:
- More complex. Price is reflective of the extra time spent on the work.
- Colour is included in the price (unless you opt out)
- Adding characters, very complex backgrounds, or complex props will increase the price above $95.
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Can I resize my commission?
All commissions are A4 by default. If you know you need a different size, it should be discussed prior to commencement. This is because the quality of the work can be affected if altered after completion. The basic rule of thumb is that you can probably size it down, but definitely not size up. I do charge a little extra for larger sizes because they sometimes need a bit more finessing and detail at such a large scale, but I charge nothing to shrink it down. You might pay an extra $10 to go from an A4 to A3, for example, but I would charge you nothing for a smaller A4 or A5 version of the same thing, even if it means a few adjustments.
In terms of my prices, I add $10 for each size above an A4.
I.e. A3 = +$10
A2 = +$20
A1 = +$30