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Car fixed, need opinion on future commissions
14 years ago
The Life and times of Grant Murdock, volume two.
So after much ado, a lot of grease, and a lot more money than I'd like, my car is finally running again. It's not perfect, but at the very least it's getting me to work. I'd love to make up for a couple days without the proper eating/sleeping sauce, but alas. Life is still a bit chaotic, but I sincerely hope things finally calm down.
I spent a day cleaning house, dumping boxes, and ridding myself of that awful couch. Now, I have a spare bed that makes for a more comfortable seat than the couch ever did. Also, I cleared off a desk! That's right, I finally have a desk to work at. I don't have to go to a fast food place just to get a steady drawing surface. Woo-hoo!
After reviewing my finances, though, I'm going to be falling behind on bills. Yeah, spending most everything I have fixing my car is the main reason, but work doesn't quite pay the bills as it is. I've got a lot of work to do this week to clear out my queue, and I know I won't be able to re-stock art supplies anytime soon.
I'm considering opening up commissions once my queue is done for this very reason. I'm not in it to make much, but I'd rather keep the heat on and food in the table (literally). Still, I know things are rough for everyone, right? I'm considering a different sort of pricing scheme, and I wonder what you all think.
Sketch: Free
Detailed Pencils: $5
Normal Inks: $5
Full Colors: $10
Livestream on-a-whim sorta work: Free
Livestream your commission: +$5
Extra complexity/Multiple Characters: +$5
11x14 instead of 9x12: +$5
Shipping if you want the original: Usually +$5
Cheap? Yeah. I'm not confident enough to dare charging more. You can still get all the goodies I've made in the past for nothing, sketches and such. The money is pretty much to keep me fed and ensure I don't run out of supplies. All prices are negotiable, but likewise I won't say no to tips. Sound like a reasonable scheme? I have a little time yet to think it over before things get truly bad.
I spent a day cleaning house, dumping boxes, and ridding myself of that awful couch. Now, I have a spare bed that makes for a more comfortable seat than the couch ever did. Also, I cleared off a desk! That's right, I finally have a desk to work at. I don't have to go to a fast food place just to get a steady drawing surface. Woo-hoo!
After reviewing my finances, though, I'm going to be falling behind on bills. Yeah, spending most everything I have fixing my car is the main reason, but work doesn't quite pay the bills as it is. I've got a lot of work to do this week to clear out my queue, and I know I won't be able to re-stock art supplies anytime soon.
I'm considering opening up commissions once my queue is done for this very reason. I'm not in it to make much, but I'd rather keep the heat on and food in the table (literally). Still, I know things are rough for everyone, right? I'm considering a different sort of pricing scheme, and I wonder what you all think.
Sketch: Free
Detailed Pencils: $5
Normal Inks: $5
Full Colors: $10
Livestream on-a-whim sorta work: Free
Livestream your commission: +$5
Extra complexity/Multiple Characters: +$5
11x14 instead of 9x12: +$5
Shipping if you want the original: Usually +$5
Cheap? Yeah. I'm not confident enough to dare charging more. You can still get all the goodies I've made in the past for nothing, sketches and such. The money is pretty much to keep me fed and ensure I don't run out of supplies. All prices are negotiable, but likewise I won't say no to tips. Sound like a reasonable scheme? I have a little time yet to think it over before things get truly bad.
I wish good luck in the commissions!