The Second Commissions Poll

[sigune]

sugarplumkitten asked me about commissions today, and I thought I'd post another poll to find out a bit more about the expectations of those people who are considering ordering a picture with me.

My previous poll brought to light that 9 readers of my journal are definitely interested in commissioning a picture; on top of that, 8 more are interested if the prices are reasonable :D.

Now, as you well know, my artwork (doesn't that sound ponderous and self-important?) is not digital; it's invariably done the old-fashioned way with pens, pencils, paint, markers and whatever on paper or cardboard. That means that when a drawing changes hands, it is forever gone from me. I am not sure how understandable this is in view of the relatively limited artistic value of my scribbles (they're not Picassos, right?), but to me, definitively handing over something that I have created with love and patience is not an easy thing. I can do it, when I know from the start that I am working for someone else; but it is obvious to me that an original is going to be sold at a higher price than a print or scan of which the original stays with me.

In view of the concerns about price, then, I would like to hear from you what kind of an image you would expect; if different options get checked, I will consider them and make different prices.

Secondly, I would also like to hear what attitude you take towards commissioned art at all - what kind of freedom or limits you would set to the person who does a drawing for you.

Please help me out and take the poll! Advice, concerns, comments are very welcome :).

[Poll #785586]

Comments

My Music Video Project

[kilyle.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad that I found this site. I'm VERY new to LiveJournal and I found this from a couple redirects after a link in the SugarQuill. That comic is great! I look forward to more.

I've been working out details for a project sometime in the future: a music video based on a Snape fanfic (Bittersweet, by Dazzleberry). Thing is, fanfic, so no footage. Obviously it won't be an animated video, but mostly stills and pans. I could finagle a couple very simple semi-animated shots, e.g., placing a chess piece on a board, opening a door to a room, etc.

I've debated about drawing my own (I'm decent on art but no so good on consistent characters). At length I thought that I would seek out potential artists and see what was available (and what, I hope, won't bankrupt me). And if I can get a good artist to work out the money shots, I could probably draw the rest myself based on the character designs given (fairly good at that). Also, I could take some character shots and give them backgrounds myself. So there's a lot of flexibility in the number of shots I'd need to commission and how elaborate they would have to be.

I'd actually feel more comfortable talking with you via email, on my Gmail account (same username), whereby I can describe the project in greater detail to see if it's the sort of thing you'd be interested in (eventually) doing, and haggle over price, and such. If you don't care to do email...like I said, I'm VERY new to LiveJournal, so I'm not sure exactly how this works, and I hope I can figure out where to check for your reply. Thanks!

Re: My Music Video Project

[sigune.livejournal.com]

(Not to worry about checking my reply; it's coming to you all by itself!)

Wow, that does sound like an exciting project :D! I wouldn't say no, but I have to warn you that I have absolutely no experience with animation and I am not a professional artist. Also, I can't take on any projects whatsoever before the new year at the earliest, due to what is my profession - I have a very important deadline to catch :/.

If the above doesn't put you off and you want to mail me about your plans, you can find me at severelysigune [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk :).

Good luck in any case!