Pricing, Prints, and Shipping

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Base Prices

These listed prices are for full-body illustrations with a simple background (or no background at all) unless otherwise stated. For more information about backgrounds, see the Backgrounds section. Prices may vary with complexity; for more information about that, see the Complexity section.

Colored Sketches

$30 per character

This style is generally a refined, cleaner version of my sketch stage, but it can sometimes have a splash of strategically placed color. If you choose this style, you can (at a later date) upgrade your piece to one of my finished styles for the difference in price.

“Storybook” Style (Cel Shading and/or Simplified Lines)

$60 + $50 per additional character

This style has slightly simplified lines and simpler shading than my other finished style, much like you might find in certain storybooks.

Full Shading/Detail

$90 + $80 per additional character

This style has the most detailed lineart and the most detailed shading. I really go all-out when it comes to the detail and lighting on these pieces.

Partial Poses

Half-price (50% off) for headshots, three-quarters-price (25% off) for half-body

For those who like specific definitions: a headshot includes the head and shoulders. Half-body poses stop below the waist (no legs or pelvis) but can very easily include the tail. If a headshot involves hands, then we’ll have to talk further.

Alternate Versions

In the case of simple color variations, I can do those for free (within reason). But if your alternate version requires additional linework (an outfit change, for example), then additional fees will apply.

Backgrounds

I price backgrounds like they’re additional characters. I imagine how much work the background will take in terms of how many characters worth of work it will be, and then I offer a price based on that. Naturally, due to the highly varied nature of backgrounds, you should expect a bit of discussion and negotiation.

Photographic backgrounds have their own separate challenges, which are described in the “Drawovers” section.

Special Commission Types

Icons

$30 Storybook, $45 Shaded. Simple animation available (see description)

A head-and-shoulders picture of your character with a simple background (flags are okay for this). Animation will be priced based on how many keyframes / characters / forms I need to draw and how we transition between them. Inquire within~

PS: If you’re getting a larger commission, just ask and I’ll crop out a part of it (and add a simple background, if you like) for use as an icon. No extra charge.

Badges

Standard commission price + $5* for printing (free domestic shipping)

A convention-style badge that I can print out and laminate for you. Check out the Shipping section to see printing and delivery options. Naturally, you’ll get the digital files either way, so printing it yourself is an option.

ID Style cards include Poketopian passport cards. A gallery of card options will be provided later (once I’ve drawn them).

*Larger print options may be more expensive

Drawovers (Drawn-Into-Reality)

(Available in Storybook or Full Detail at the standard price)

These are illustrations where I draw a character into a real-life photograph. You can bring your own photo, choose one from my library, or allow me to find us a public domain photo to use. Naturally, since the background is pre-made, you generally won’t be charged for it. The choice of photograph is important though, and depending on how much needs to be edited in the base photo, additional charges may apply.

I can also draw over pictures of people, turning you or a friend into your fursona(s) for example. This can be a bit cheaper, since I’ll only charge you for the body parts I have to draw over. Inquire within.

Reference Sheets

Starting at $140

The base price includes two full-body poses (front and back) and the information surrounding them. By their nature, ref sheets have detailed lines but no shading. Additional poses and elements can be added on at the following rates:

Full-Body Poses: $60 each

Headshots / Busts: $40 each

Close-Ups (Other Body Part / Prop / Detail): First one or two is free, extras $10 each

Sequences

Each additional part is priced as an additional character

For both effect and expedience, I can mix and match full-body poses, partial-body poses, and close-ups on specific body parts. Let’s get creative!

If your idea involves a lot of dialogue, then a Comic Page commission might be a better fit for you.

Comic Pages

Similar to Sequences, but a bit more complicated. Additional fees may apply.

These can get complicated pretty quickly, so I’m rather particular about taking these on. Generally, I’ll only do these with people I’ve already had a good experience working with in the past. For the best experience, we’re going to need a clear idea about the plan up-front. Or even better: a script.

If you lack a script or dialogue is unimportant to you, please consider a sequence commission instead. I can help you write a comic script, but I may charge extra for writing services depending on how much work it takes to figure out the idea.

We’ll negotiate a fair price based on the poses and background detail in each panel and page, with a possible extra fee for fancy lettering. As a rough estimate, I can see a page costing in the range of $100 to $300, depending on the level of detail you request. Any style (including Colored Sketch) can be made into a comic or a sequence.

Written Works

Did you know that I can write, too? I haven’t done enough of this recently to be able to accurately price this, but if any Patreon supporters are interested in some experimental writing commissions, then please get in touch via Discord.

The Patreon YCH Vault

If you’re in the right tier of my Patreon, you can raid the vault at any time and pick up one of my older YCHs from this list. Expect the price to be 20% off of the cost it would be to get that piece as a standard commission, unless otherwise stated.

Complexity

Prices are subject to change based on character complexity. Particularly simple designs may get a discount. Particularly complicated designs may be subject to an additional charge.

This can be fairly subjective, and it’s impossible to make a list of everything and where it would land on the scale of complexity, but here’s a short list of examples to give an idea of what to expect in terms of discounts and additional charges for main characters.

Very Simple

(Approximately 50% off)

Most “Body Type 1” Pokémon (Voltorb, Goomy, etc.), simple inanimate objects

Simple

(Approximately 20% off)

Most Baby Pokémon (Pichu, Cleffa, etc.), chibi forms, some object show characters

Standard Complexity

(Standard price)

Most Pokémon, most furries, most baseline humans

Rather Complicated

(Approximately 10% extra)

Most box legendary Pokémon (Dialga, Kyruem, Koraidon, etc.), realistic animate vehicles (including planedragons), excessively detailed markings

Actually Very Complicated

(Approximately 25% extra)

Certain anime protagonists, extravagantly detailed designs

Prints and Shipping

Most of my commissions are digital-only, but I do offer physical prints as well. High level Patreon supporters get goodies every now and then, too.

I live and work within the contiguous United States, and I ship all goods via the United States Postal Service. Shipping to international addresses will generally be more expensive. When sending goods, I will reverify your address and send you a picture of the envelope or parcel before I send it.

Print Options

Badges

$5 or more

Since this is my first time offering physical badges, the prices are likely to change in the future as I figure out the workflow that works best for my situation.

  • ID-style, credit card size – [Coming soon]
  • Up to 4” x 6” – $5 each – Laminated cardstock
  • Up to to 8″ x 10″ – $8 each – Laminated cardstock
  • Passport book – [Coming soon]

Greeting Cards

$3 each

Want to turn your commission into a greeting card? I can help. Your image will go on the front, and I’ll provide a design for the back and inside to complete the package.

Each greeting card also comes with an appropriately-sized envelope.

  • 5” x 7” – $3 each – Matte, 325 gsm

Postcards

  • 75¢ each (but you can’t buy just one at the moment)

I can also print out your commission as a postcard. I print them out as sheets of four and then cut them to size. Each card is printed on the front (your image) and the back (the usual postcard backside).

  • 4.25” x 5.5” – $3 per pack of 4 – Matte, 325 gsm

Full-Size Prints

$4+ per print

I can print out your commission onto thick, high-quality glossy photo paper. It will be placed into a clear archival-safe sheet protector and shipped without folding.

Here are the sizes that I currently offer along with their prices. Smaller prints may be available on request, but are not guaranteed.

  • Up to 8.5” x 11” (21 cm x 28 cm) – $4 per print – Glossy, 297 gsm
  • Up to 8.5” x 14” (21 cm x 35 cm) – $5 per print – Glossy, 262 gsm

Shipping Costs

Because I have no control over the shipping market, please understand that these prices are subject to change.

Shipping can get complicated fast. For orders that involve shipping, we’ll calculate the expected prices during the initial contact stage. It’s not really feasible for me to list out every possible scenario ahead of time, but here are some scenarios that I can see as being relatively common. (I’ll update this section as I gain more experience with shipping)

Patrons get $6 off shipping costs (this is set to match the price to domestically ship a print of your commission and will update to match USPS prices).

Small Flat Items

First 1 oz free, additional charges for extra weight

Free shipping is available for orders that can fit into a standard First-Class Letter. That means the whole order must fit into a 6” x 11” (15 cm x 28 cm) envelope, and the whole order must weigh less than 1 oz.

Items that might fit this description include: ID Cards, Postcards, Greeting cards, most Badges

Larger Flats

Variable, see examples

For larger items, the shipping cost may vary greatly, especially for international addresses. It’s impossible for me to say for certain what shipping will cost for all situations, but here’s an example scenario:

  • Shipping 8.5” x 14” Prints – $1.50 Domestic / $5+ International

In-Person Con Delivery

Free

If you and I are going to end up at the same furry convention in the near future and you’re willing to wait until then to receive your order, then I can hand-deliver paw-deliver your order, face-to-face.

I currently attend Megaplex and FWA annually, but I am looking to visit more in the near future.

Tracking

Varies

By default, the packages and letters I send won’t have detailed tracking. USPS can offer this for an additional fee, but I will invoice you for that additional cost. The exact price depends on the specific service.

Got questions? Check out the FAQ first.