The information presented on this page is supplied for those interested in a commission piece. Any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the artist below.

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What commission services do you offer?
How does a commission work?
What do I get for my money?
How can I be sure you know what you're doing?
What affects the price?
What media may I choose from?
** What are the guide prices? **
Can I purchase an image copyright?
What materials do you use?
What currency do you take and how do I pay?
How do you ship your commissions?
Are you paying the shipping?
What about tracking and insurance?

 


What commission services do you offer?

Character illustrations/character model sheets
Story illustrations
Pet Illustrations
Website logos, mascots and stationary
Email and forum stationary including avatars
Costume design
Character design/ Concept art
Tattoos and body art
Photograph restoration
Eye-Cons and Avatars - Click here

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How does a commission work?

Before going any further, please read the Terms of Service and proceed only if you agree to them.

1) Firstly just e-mail:
NeonGryphon@hotmail.co.uk to ask for a commission (or price enquiry), outlining roughly what it is you would like. Please make sure you fill in the topic bar of your e-mail with something relevant e.g 'commission enquiry.'

2) If I'm available to do your commission, I will require the commission specifications. I do this by sending you a Question Sheet. When you fill it out you give me all the information I need. Please remember that you are responsible for communicating your concept, so be sure to supply as much relevant information at this stage as possible - picture references are as welcome as text. I will always draw to the very best of my ability and strive to create what it is you envision, so don't be afraid to be generous with reference material. Once I have this infomation, I will give you a final price and a rough date of completion.

3) If you're happy with everything discussed, then this is when I ask for payment. I now only start a commission once I have received your payment in full. If you would like to reserve yourself a commission opening then I must receive a deposit of half the commission value before I can confirm your reservation - To discourage time-wasters this deposit is non-refundable.

4 ) I will then e-mail a progress report including a URL link to a sketched draft of your image. At this stage you can ask for any alterations, but please be frugal with your requests. Remember it is the buyer’s responsibility to communicate the concept to the artist before work begins on the image – as such only three revisions to the image will be made. After that the commission may be rejected, or you may incur additional charges for further work. Please see my Terms of Service if you have not already.

Only once you're satisfied with the sketch will I continue to the next stage. Please be certain of your decision, since once the art is inked/coloured, alterations may be impossible. The URL I give you becomes your official way of keeping tabs on the work in progress - visit it regulalry to see updated images of your commission as it developes. Feel free to drop me emails with feedback regarding how you feel the commission is progressing. Communication from the buyer is encouraged throughtout the project.

5) When the illustration is completed I e-mail you a JPEG copy of the finished item. In the case of real media, I ship the original to you by post.Where digital art is concerned then a print or large file is supplied.

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What do I get for my money?

All commissioners receive a jpeg file of their image to display on the internet to showcase art they’ve commissioned, as part of a RPG profile or other similar project. This is for non-profit display only.

All commissioners may request an avatar cropped from their finished image. I will make these to any size specified. Usually one avatar for each figure in the image. This is free. Just ask.

Digital buyers will receive a large printable jpeg as standard, which they may make one print from at their leisure. For an additional $15 USD I will produce and post a high quality glossy print made from an uncompressed TIF file. These prints are sharp, detailed and lustrous. Default size 11.5 x 8 inches.

Real Media buyers will receive the original art in the post. Commission prices include all standard shipping. Again additional prints can be produced for $15 USD each.

All buyers receive a URL to their commission in progress. The link is regularly updated as the work progresses. I highly encourage all buyers to frequent the URL to keep tabs on their commission. Communication between buyer and artist is encouraged throughout.

All commissioners are given ample opportunity to approve line art and request any changes.

All commissioners are permitted up to three minor alterations to their line art free of charge.

Not included: The artist retains their copyright and reproduction rights to the material, releasing it only for the purpose of non-profit display as detailed above. To negotiate purchase of the copyright for any profitable display or publication, please contact the artist.

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How can I be sure you know what you're doing?

To see the feedback left by commission buyers who won my auctions, just click HERE, which should give you an indication of my commission abilites. To view previous commissions visit the portfolio.

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What affects the price?

Prices vary according to materials used, the number of figures requested in the illustration, if you want a background and the size of paper/canvas board you want it on.

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What media may I choose from?

Either real media or digital.

* Real Media images are done on 9" x 12" or 8" x 11.5" heavyweight paper. Size depends on content and is picked according to the best potential results.

* Digital pieces are done in Photoshop 7.0 and CS2.

Prices increase with the addition of colour, background, extra characters and other complex details.

Mixed Media on Heavyweight paper.
I like to do full colour pieces in a variety of mixed media, simply because certain effects can only be achieved with certain types of media. In a commission piece were I’m paid to produce my best work, I like to harness all types of media, thus employ all my skills and colouring techniques. All coloured work will be a mixed media selection of watercolour, colour pencil, marker and acrylics, unless the buyer specifically requests otherwise. The size is 9" x 12" as standard.

Mixed Media on Canvas Board
I can work on various board sizes and prices vary accordingly.
12 x 10 inches canvas board
14 x 10 inches canvas board
14 x 12 inches canvas board
Please contact the artist for details on pricing for this option.

Digital commissions
 Prices for digital commissions vary according to content. As standard I offer a very large JPEG copy of the finished commission e-mailed to the buyer, intended for non-public display only. In addition the buyer will also receive a small copyrighted JPEG version for public display on the internet. It is also possible to purchase an 8" x 11.5" inch high quality glossy print of the finished commission for just $15 extra. I produce all prints from an uncompressed TIF file of the original for optimum print quality.

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What are the guide prices?

I like to calculate costs for commissions on an individual basis - but for my average costs, then the rough price-guide can be found below.

All prices can be converted into the following forms of accepted currency: dollar USD, UK pound sterling, dollar Candian, dollar Australian, Euro, Yen.

Converted prices may vary according to the current exchange rate. Please email the artist for a converted currency quote.

Actual Price May Vary Based on Complexity

As a rule, I hate blank backgrounds, so a colour figure without a specified complex backgound will get a FREE simple setting. But if you really want it on blank, please just say.

Content

Guide Price $USD
Unrefined sketches
$25
Coloured bust shots
$50
Refined line art
No background or simple setting
$50
Refined line art
Including complex background
$80
Full figure in colour
No background or simple setting
$90
Full figure in colour
Including complex background
$130
 Additional line art figure
$40
Additional colour figure
$80
Prints
$15

Please e-mail the artist for further pricing

These prices are subject to change at the artist's discretion.
Last change: 05/01/08

 


Can I purchase an image copyright?

It is possible to purchase the copyright to an image. Unless agreed otherwise, all copyrights are retained by the artist - so please inform me if you would like to purchase the image copyright for reproduction purposes. I offer reasonable fees and options.

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What materials do you use?

  • 9" x 12" heavyweight white paper, namely Bristol art board. Acid free to prevent any paper discolouration with age.
  • 8" x 11.5" smooth black card.
  • Canvas board. Various sizes. Customer's choice.
  • Pencil sketches are done using a full set of pencils from 6B through to 6H.
  • Ink images use gel ink pens of varying thickness.
  • My colouring materials consist of Rembrandt Polycolour pencils, Rembrandt Aquarell watercolour pencils and Prisma colour markers/pencils. These brands offer high resistance to fading and rich colour.
  • Reeves/ Boldmere watercolours
  • Reeves/ Cryla / Crimson and Blake acrylics
  • Metallic pencils and metallic pen
  • Photoshop 7.0 and CS2.

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What currency do you take and how do I pay?

If you are a UK buyer, I trade in English Pound Sterling (£) and will accept personal cheque, cash (at own risk) and Paypal online payments with credit/debit card.

If you are an international buyer I accept $ US, $ Candian, $ Australian, Euro and Yen on credit or debit card via Paypal. Alternatively, cash (at own risk).

Paypal is strongly preferred. It's fast, secure and easy to use, and you no longer need a Paypal account to use Paypal..

To learn more about Paypal, please visit their official site: www.paypal.com

Other international buyers may email for further details.

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How do you ship your commissions?

Every commission is sealed in a plastic pocket to protect from damp. It is then placed into a double reinforced, oversized envelope to prevent bending, creasing or wear in transit.

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Are you paying the shipping?

Yes, I pay standard shipping with all my commissions, though I recommend you purchase additional insurance. Standing shipping covers the following:

  • Standard international airmail
  • UK Royal Mail 1st class recorded delivery

Internationally signed for service available at $12 - additional service

Print prices include all standard shipping costs. If you would like the international signed for service, please state so when purchasing artwork.

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What about tracking and insurance?

Postage within the UK always includes tracking and insurance as standard (Royal Mail recorded delivery, requires signature on receipt).

All international orders are shipped via regular international airmail – this is without insurance and tracking. I can not be held responsible for loss or damage of items in the post that do not have insurance cover. If you would like an item insured and signed for on delivery, then please request this before the item is shipped and pay the additional charge for the service.

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