INFO AND POLICIES
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Commercial uses include:
Book covers, merchandise (bookmarks, stickers, prints, apparel, postcards), Book Box items, for-sale or giveaway items, Kickstarter incentives, promo posts/ads on social media, marketing content, freebies, etc. If it is promoting your book, project, or brand in any way, it is a commercial commission. In some cases, I may allow ONE post on an author or social media page to be considered Personal Use rather than commercial, so long as the post isn't an ad or promotion for branding, a book, or a product.
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Licensing:
ALL commercial projects are required to purchase a License. License options for indie authors range from 35%-300%. License rates depend on the intent and scale of use, as well as duration. Traditional publishers/authors and shops need to inquire for official quotes.
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Rush Fee:
A rush fee is implemented if a commission is needed prior to my standard turnaround times. If a rush project is accepted, a fee of 50%-100% will be added to the total project cost. Client will be responsible for full payment of the project cost upfront if a rush project is accepted. Requesting a rush project does not guarantee I will be able to accept.
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Payment:
Prices and payment are in USD. At this time, I only accept PayPal payments via invoice. For projects under $250, full payment is required up front, prior to the start of the commission. Payment is not required to book. For projects over $250, a 50% deposit is required prior to the start of the project. If necessary, payment plans can be arranged for remaining costs. FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR FINAL AND OFFICIAL FILES TO BE RELEASED TO THE CLIENT.
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Discounts:
Commercial project costs may be eligible for discounts for indie authors. This is not a guarantee, but I will always try and work with a budget if possible.
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Turnaround Time:
Black and White: 3 days - 1 Week
Semi-Renders: 1-2 Weeks
Full Renders: 2-4 Weeks
Scenes: 4-6 Weeks
Covers: 4-8 Weeks
Turnaround times are based on start to finish timeframes: NOT when you book.
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Contracts:
All commercial work requires a contract signature. A sample contract will be provided upon request. I require that clients seeking commercial work be 18 or older; if you are not 18 or older, you must have a legal guardian or legal representative sign in addition to your signature.
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Cancellations:
If a cancellation occurs and the commission is only in the sketching phase, a refund of 70% of what was already paid is returned to the client. A refund of 50% of the paid project cost is entitled to the client if the commission is cancelled midway. A refund will not be given if the commission is cancelled near or at completion. If the artist cancels, client will receive a full refund, if any payment has been made.
COMMERCIAL LICENSE OPTIONS
Promotional
35%-50%
A Promotional license allows art to be used as free promotional materials such as stickers, bookmarks, flyers, advertisements, online promos, giveaways, Kickstarter incentives, and social media posts. The artwork cannot be sold or reproduced for sale.
Non-Exclusive
60%-70%
A Non-Exclusive license allows client to reproduce, sell, and profit from the art; You are permitted to sell prints, bookmarks, stickers, etc. up to a determined number of units and for a set duration. Non-Exclusive license also allows the artist to retain the right to sell the art and profit from the artwork completed. The copyright remains with the art
Exclusive
75%-100%
An Exclusive License allows client to reproduce, sell, and profit from the art; You are permitted to sell prints, bookmarks, stickers, etc. up to a determined number of units for a set duration. An Exclusive license does not allow the artist to profit from the art or sell/reproduce the art for profit after completion. The copyright remains with the artist.
Copyright Transfer
300%
A Copyright Transfer/Full Buyout transfers ownership of the art to the client. The artist will no longer have the copyright to the artwork and the client is permitted unlimited use and ownership of the art. Artist cannot profit from the work or claim it as their own.
MORE TO KNOW:
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If you do not provide adequate references and/or need a character design from scratch, it will incur an extra charge on top of the project total.
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Contracts are non-transferrable. You cannot transfer your contract rights over to another party or entity without my permission or consultation.
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If you don't see a style or offering that you want to inquire about, please feel free to ask anyway! I will try and be flexible and work with what you have an interest in.
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If you are unfamiliar with the commission process, or if you are unfamiliar with a book cover or publishing process, I will do my best to help inform and educate within my means.
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If there is something I won't draw, or am unable to draw, I am more than happy to recommend you to an array of amazing artists who may be more suited to complete your commission.