Holy crap...

I spit water into my hand when I saw those. A bit strange that a black and white full page thing is 500-9500, while a color full page is 500-1500. But still, that made me do a classic spit take. While I sometimes think "that's a bit much" when I see some commission prices, that's only because I am a cheap bastard with no disposable income. But that ain't crap compared to the "industry standard" prices.

I'm thinking the 9500 is probably a typo, and should be $950

I don't think so. The upper-end value of each price lacks the dollar sign. If it is a typo, I'm assuming it's supposed to be in the ballpark of 1500.

Still, I saw this yesterday too; a pretty sobering thought for anyone whether they buy commissions or not.

my reasoning is that it's almost ten times the price quote for colour work, and an extra zero is a reason able typo.

Still way more than typical fan prices, though.

"In case you ever wondered what game concept artists earned", for but one example.

Then again, there's a lot to be said about the game industry which, well, .... sometimes make it a bit of an unenviable one to work in :p

Judas freaking priest. (O.O)

hell yes.

besides, those who complain at even a few green for colour work are usually not those who would buy a comission at all.

I only have said an artist was charging too much for their work when say, their work was priced at $100+ for a full color page but the quality was rather mediocre, when another person charging the same thing had amazing quality. It just depends.

Wow I had no Idea how expensive art could be

You know where I work, why do you think I overpay you so often? I *get* this, and those standard rates? *LOWBALL* compared to what I know is paid by my company.

Now I feel even poorer.

Now, to be completely fair, those "Industry Standards" usually apply to artwork people get done to make make money with, not just for their personal indulgence, as what we usually get. Book covers, story illustrations, movie posters, stuff like that. So, not only is there more money available, if I plan to make money with something you created, its only fair you get some more cash for it.

Still, I agree, for what we usually pay most of those "industry artist" wouldn't even lift a pencil.

Agreed, and I don't exactly see the image comparisons as fair.

Paying that much for 'industry' artwork also includes full copy-right to the image, along with the artist redrawing everything if something isn't up to their standards.

I do agree artists in the fandom charge less than they 'should', but people are not paying for the exact same thing.

i was just about to say this. those prices are based on commercial work. you're selling certain rights with the labor and production of art. even within those parameters, it depends on the demand or the artist, and what the service is for and who is paying for it.

this isn't a remark on foxena's prices or anyone else's, and whether it's high or low. artwork IS work, and artists should be paid what's fair. i only issue caution comparing the two. they are not the same animal at all.

I knew professional art prices were higher, but...damn. XD Then again, how many hours, days, and even a few weeks is put into a single pic to get some of the fantastic pieces we have seen over history and even from here?

Markets are very different.

While the furry market is to obtain something to look at, the professional market is to create visuals that will assist selling something. The clients buy art to make money.

Does this mean that fandom artists charge too much?

Not at all.

Any work is priced at the rate the artist is comfortable with. With the time put into a lot of pieces of fandom art, the artist is often not even making anything close to minimum wage. Not to mention time spent promoting, sending art out, getting art supplies, research, etc.

It's been a few years since I've seen the Artist Guild HoPEG, but I'd bet that those are starting prices for restricted use for a limited time. As even years ago, full copyright would easily run into 5 figures.

I've noticed a strange reaction when I look at your stream price list. If I look at the prices by stage, from lowest to highest, I have no reservations about the prices you charge. But if I look only at the cost of a full color+shading commission, or only compare the cost of a sketch and a full color pic while skipping the intermediate steps, I balk even though I already know I don't object to your prices. I don't know why this happens or what it means, but maybe you can get something from it.

I hope this gives you confidence and lets you know you are worth every penny.

oh and you are usually faster then most industry standard commissions too.

I do know someone who used to work in the industry. She would 100% agree with this.

I think your pricing is more than fair, if the whiners think otherwise, then they can go elsewhere. You should never feel bad about your pricing for the service you provide. I worked as an independent contractor for years and you see huge variances in what people charge for services, and what different clients are willing to pay. Sometimes you get clients who just try to low ball your prices. Thats just how they are.

If you need additional ammo however, I found this as well.

http://www.ehow.com/info_8068093_mu.....r-project.html

http://www.ehow.com/info_8578000_mu.....tist-make.html