Tell me about your character. Include as much detail as you like. If you know what size illustration you want, let me know that too. Let me know if you want color or black and white. If you are unsure, I'll give you a quote for both. You can use this chart to get a ballpark idea of the cost. Please remember that the quote is negotiable. I can always alter a piece to fit your budget. Time is the greatest factor in any commission. So the larger and more complex a piece is, the longer it will take to do and the more expensive it will be. The same piece done smaller with less "stuff" will take less time and will be less expensive.
Once all of this is established and the quote is accepted, I'll do a sketch and put it up on a private page and send an email with the page URL. I do this so that I don't lard up your email with huge graphic files that take forever to download. It also makes it easier if you are going to be giving the commission as a gift. Then look the sketch over and let me know if it is what you had in mind. If it isn't quite there or if something isn't clear I'll do another sketch. We'll do this until you are satisfied with the design. If you've opted for a color image, the color studies are next. The Bill of Sale will be put up the same way and the payment schedule will be stated there.
Monthly payments can be made for commissions over $300.00. Payment is due in full before the piece is shipped. Shipping is free for unframed art. Framing can be included in the original quote or it can be quoted after the piece is done. The framer I use is excellent, creative and reasonable. You can pay with PayPal, personal check or Postal Money Order. Credit cards must go through PayPal. Overseas clients please pay by International Postal Money Order. I will include a Certificate of Authenticity with each piece.
Once the commission is in your hands or on your wall, it would be great if you would drop me an email that I can use on my Testimonials page. A sentence or two would be great or feel free to wax on. Word of mouth from a happy client is the best advertizement that I can ask for.