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My specialty is sword and sorcery fantasy characters and monsters. However, I also do tattoo designs, horror work, landscapes, and some limited portrait work (if you want to take a look, visit my gallery).
I will not do any of the following:
- pornography
- pet portraits
- licensed characters / IP (at my discretion)
- offensive work (at my discretion)
I also reserve the right to decline commissions (before payment is made) if I feel that I would not be able to complete the work.
PRICES:
Spot illustration / item (1/4) page: $10.00
Tattoo concepts: ~$15.00 (ask for estimate, depending on size)
Standard character / creature (1/3 page): $25.00
Small scenes / characters with background (1/2 page): ~$40.00 (ask for estimate)
Full page illustration: ~$50.00 (ask for estimate)
All rates listed above are for black and white illustrations. Digital color adds +50% to the base price. Full-color paintings are available and are priced on a case-by-case basis based on the media used, and the size of the work.
Commissioners can purchase the original of any black and white illustration (if one exists) for an additional $10.00 plus shipping, no matter the size of the piece. Commissioners may also request to keep the work private and not be displayed in public electronic galleries such as DeviantArt or Facebook.
To book a commission, send me a note or e-mail message with your request. Once all is agreed, payment is made up front via PayPal.com, and your slot is filled. Just to reiterate, I do not do work on spec.
PROCESS:
1. A small number of thumbnail sketches of poses are sent to the commissioner within 2 to 4 days
2. Once the pose is selected, the design is sent for revision and minor changes.
3. Once the sketch is approved, it proceeds to detailing and cleanup. The commissioner decides up front as to how finished the piece will be before being sent.
4. The illustration is sent as a high-resolution .jpg or .png file to the commissioner.
I will ALWAYS follow this process for first-time clients. I may alter this process for repeat clients in order to speed up the turnaround time.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via note.
Thank you,
- Dave Mallon
