Hi, Authors!
I've had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of authors and aspiring writers, both professional and amateur, and by far they have proven to be the most interesting and devoted customers. So, starting this August, I've started promoting and advertising my services in character design and studies along with illustration and book design!
Of course I've always offered these services, but until now I have not actively pursued them as any special area of this art business. Working with authors is proving to be so rewarding, fun, and interesting that I am now offering packages specifically geared towards writers and published authors of all sorts in the hopes of expanding in that direction.
Of course I've always offered these services, but until now I have not actively pursued them as any special area of this art business. Working with authors is proving to be so rewarding, fun, and interesting that I am now offering packages specifically geared towards writers and published authors of all sorts in the hopes of expanding in that direction.
The Process
Interested in getting something designed for your book? Let me walk you through the process of making it happen!
The initial meeting is simply to talk concepts, ideas, and get some rough sketches outlined - don't worry, if you're not from the Edmonton area we can Skype or simply shoot some e-mails back and forth. As soon as we're on the same page of the design, we sign a bill of sale and get the deposit out of the way. Once I get to the real work, I'll send you updates for every step of the way so if there are any worries or changes, you can let me know.
Once the design is finished, you will receive the hard copy plus scanned images. Illustrations, book covers, title designs, etc, will come with digital copies, all files, images, and/or transparency logos will be provided with the hard copies of the artwork on a USB "thumb" drive.
If at any point in the process you are unhappy with the designs or concepts, just let me know and we will figure out how to fix them.
The initial meeting is simply to talk concepts, ideas, and get some rough sketches outlined - don't worry, if you're not from the Edmonton area we can Skype or simply shoot some e-mails back and forth. As soon as we're on the same page of the design, we sign a bill of sale and get the deposit out of the way. Once I get to the real work, I'll send you updates for every step of the way so if there are any worries or changes, you can let me know.
Once the design is finished, you will receive the hard copy plus scanned images. Illustrations, book covers, title designs, etc, will come with digital copies, all files, images, and/or transparency logos will be provided with the hard copies of the artwork on a USB "thumb" drive.
If at any point in the process you are unhappy with the designs or concepts, just let me know and we will figure out how to fix them.
Commissions for authors
Prices are based off of a 9x11 measurement unless otherwise stated
Please stay tuned in the next few days for scanned examples.
Character sketches
Character sketches are sketched outlines that capture the general idea and appearance of a character. They are usually purchased in multiples to display different poses, outfits, styles, emotions, scenes, etc. Sketches include the outline and minimal background.
Individual:
$30 graphite
$40 ink
Sets of 5:
$120 graphite
$160 ink
Sets of 10:
$240 graphite
$320 ink
Character design
Character design is much more thorough than the sketch. They show more detail and are often less to give a general idea and more to portray a specific look. Designs come in a wide variety and are most popular among authors.
Individual:
$80 graphite
$100 ink
$150 coloured pencil
$130 marker
Sets of 5:
$320 graphite
$400 ink
$600 coloured pencil
$520 marker
Sets of 10:
$640 graphite
$800 ink
$1 200 coloured pencil
$1 040 marker
Realism characters
Done in a realism style, fleshes out a character completely, gives them concrete structure and features. Price includes minimal background and one subject. For information on package deals for realism, please visit my pricing page (the package pricing will be the same in this case)
$150 graphite
$175 coloured pencil
$400 + material costs - oil painting of any size
$250 + material costs - acrylic painting of any size
Illustrations
Illustrations for publication purposes - see realism or design prices + $120 for copyright transfer.
Covers
See realism prices + $120 for copyright transfer.
Maps, building design, etc
Designs and concepts without a specific character will still follow pricing coinciding with their quality. Please refer to the above listed prices.
Cover design
See realism prices + $120 for copyright transfer + $20/hour for digital editing.
Please stay tuned in the next few days for scanned examples.
Character sketches
Character sketches are sketched outlines that capture the general idea and appearance of a character. They are usually purchased in multiples to display different poses, outfits, styles, emotions, scenes, etc. Sketches include the outline and minimal background.
Individual:
$30 graphite
$40 ink
Sets of 5:
$120 graphite
$160 ink
Sets of 10:
$240 graphite
$320 ink
Character design
Character design is much more thorough than the sketch. They show more detail and are often less to give a general idea and more to portray a specific look. Designs come in a wide variety and are most popular among authors.
Individual:
$80 graphite
$100 ink
$150 coloured pencil
$130 marker
Sets of 5:
$320 graphite
$400 ink
$600 coloured pencil
$520 marker
Sets of 10:
$640 graphite
$800 ink
$1 200 coloured pencil
$1 040 marker
Realism characters
Done in a realism style, fleshes out a character completely, gives them concrete structure and features. Price includes minimal background and one subject. For information on package deals for realism, please visit my pricing page (the package pricing will be the same in this case)
$150 graphite
$175 coloured pencil
$400 + material costs - oil painting of any size
$250 + material costs - acrylic painting of any size
Illustrations
Illustrations for publication purposes - see realism or design prices + $120 for copyright transfer.
Covers
See realism prices + $120 for copyright transfer.
Maps, building design, etc
Designs and concepts without a specific character will still follow pricing coinciding with their quality. Please refer to the above listed prices.
Cover design
See realism prices + $120 for copyright transfer + $20/hour for digital editing.
Example Design
More examples are coming soon of graphite shading, and coloured pencil and marker filler. Please stay tuned for this WIP!
No Worries Here!
I will not, and have never in the past, posted sketches, personally-designed characters, written ideas or concepts, cover plans, or anything else a creative mind has built without their express consent, so your privacy and hard work is thoroughly protected from the public. If you do allow me to post your designs, I will credit you and provide a personal advertisement on this site.
I keep all writings and designs private and locked down to ensure comfortability and protection of ideas.
As a fellow artist and writer, I respect everything you do and will do everything in my power to keep it safe!
I keep all writings and designs private and locked down to ensure comfortability and protection of ideas.
As a fellow artist and writer, I respect everything you do and will do everything in my power to keep it safe!