FAQs

My work is priced based on a combination of the following:

• Research - I do conduct research to ensure images are as original and cohesive as I can make them

• Number of hours needed to produce an image - This includes sketches/concepts, reworking, and occasionally color; traditional work costs more because it takes longer to complete, and errors are more difficult to correct

• Cost of supplies used - Most of my work is digital to keep costs relatively low, but any potential traditional work will cost more due to supplies

• Experience - I've been actively drawing/conceptualizing for 17 years

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As an illustrator, you are almost always drawing, designing, and asking yourself "What if?" when it comes to your work. I'm always "producing" something, but I will attempt to share completed work at least once a month. I am working on other projects that I can hopefully share with you soon.

I am not taking commissions at the moment; however, I do want to consider taking commissions at the beginning of the new year, once the holiday season is over and I've rested.

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I will say the following about commissions prior to the window opening:

• I normally do not take exposure for services. Unless I feel the project speaks to my values or you are willing to sign a legal document guaranteeing a specific amount of exposure, money (USD) is expected as payment.

• All commissions are meant for personal, non-distribution, non-resale use only -- I am not producing AI artwork or NFTs. If you want to discuss potential distribution, I will provide a mailing address to receive your proposals for my legal representation to review upon request.

• A mandatory 50% of the final cost will need to be paid before I begin working; this is non-refundable, so please be sure that you want to commission me. After that, you will receive progress shots with updates as needed during the sketching portion of the piece, 3 watermarked progress shots during coloring, and a heavily watermarked version of the final image. The remaining unpaid portion of the overall cost is due BEFORE I release a complete, non-watermarked version of the commission to you.

• While I will always try to please my customers and have pleasant interactions, I will also impose boundaries if working with you becomes unpleasant -- abusive language, expecting completion "overnight", excessive and unrealistic changes, trying to force a discount on the final price after confirmation, etc. If I deem you "unpleasant" to work with, I will either ban you from requesting future commissions or impose a severe "Asshole Tax" to all future commissions you may request. I've worked in enough toxic environments over the years, I won't allow my current one to become another.

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Please do NOT ask me to draw any of the following:

• Gratuitous nudity or NSFW - I'm not afraid of the human body, but I do believe in tasteful representation

• Excessive gore and violence

• Extremist propaganda, or anything that specifically marginalizes people based on gender, race, religion, ability, country of origin, etc. - Just NO!

• One-to-one copies of preexisting material - I'm not trying to get sued. Period. But if you actually work for the company and want to hire me, I will ask my legal representatives to look at your proposal and get back to you.

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