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So.

Is there some sort of price-range norm that should be followed when it comes to commissions?

I have no clue at all. Obviously I've never participated in paid-with-cash commissions, but I've been wanting to do so for a while. Just got the PayPal account straightened out, so I'm finally set.

But.

I have no idea how to set up the prices.

Should I just see what other people use for their prices and make judgements accordingly, or is there some kind of guide/rule that is followed in regards to prices? Anyone know?

Also YEY, now I can BUY commissions... which I really shouldn't do because I'm friggin' broke after the holidays as it is but OMG YEY PRETTY ARTZ. :la:

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Eloarei's avatar
I'd say it largely depends on your speed of drawing. If a quick sketch only takes you 5 minutes, you wouldn't have to charge much, right? I've known some artist to charge only about $2 for sketches, but they were extremely quick artists. Normally I think $5-10 for a sketch or quick line-art is normal, for an artist of your skill. (Lol, I wouldn't get more than a couple bucks for mine. :XD:) Color would probably bump the price up by $3-5, and more characters would do the same.
Hmm, let's see... I think something like "IZ. FINISH HIM" you could do for $5-10 (maybe $8?)
"MERRY JINGLY :3" could be a little more because of there being more color, so like $8-13ish?
"PASWG Getting Serious" could be $20 or more, considering the size and amount of detail in the coloring and lighting.
Those are just some examples of my ideas, but you could charge either more or less. Of course, you can always start high, and if nobody bites, just lower the prices a little. =)

That said, I'd love a commission from you if they end up being affordable. ^^
Good luck!