Art Commission Questions

[zero_kanipan]

im a cheapskate so i dont buy/commission art at conventions. however, here's what i've observed

-sketches can go for as low as Php 50, uninked. up to 70 for inked B & W stuff. of course, very simple drawings. most of these i saw from indie comics booths at ozine fest and komikon
-customized collectible card - also at Php 50. inked and detailed/hatched B&W. however, it's only as large as an MRT card.
-custom chibi keychain - IIRC around Php 120+. basically its a B&W chibi drawn with markers, then laminated.

i cant recall any spot commissions offering colored works tho. imma ask other people i know who regularly do commissions for more info.

edit:
so after talking with some artists i know, the most common lowest price is Php50. this is for a simple sketch. some artists ink it at that price, while some will charge 70 for an inked sketch. nothing too detailed. think caricature. black and white. colored stuff are Php 100 upwards. of course you can increase the rate if the piece is more detailed.

the reason for the cheap prices is largely due to how much time and effort is actually put into the piece. in the convention setting, the person requesting the piece will most likely wait and watch you while you are drawing. so the pieces should be done in 5 to 15 minutes. people will often ask for known characters or portraits of themselves in the artists style. also not all of the people requesting will be able to provide as much detail and description for the drawing they are asking for, so be prepared with your own poses/scenes.

edit2:
btw, these are prices based on booths at komikon and otakuzine. these artists also sell their own indie comics, dunno if that factors in their pricing.

edit3:
i showed them the pic you linked and they said that could go around for Php150-300.

i hope this helps ^^