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[animedreamer]

recently I was approached by an artist over at deviantart who expressed that they thought my inquisitor was cute and they'd happily do a commission for her, so I was of course super stoked until I saw some of the cost. The portrait would be digital, and the artist accepts british pounds or usd equivalent so of course I became more reluctant at the sight of the price. So I figured maybe I'd ask others who might have had commissions done, what do you think of your favorite characters and how attached are you to having them commissioned and was it worth the cost?

 

Just to be fair, I should post the cost of the various options this particular artist listed, so as not to implicate anyone because I know full well Artist have to eat to I'll omit their name.

 

A headshot portrait is £80

A half body portrait is £120

A dual half body portrait is £180 (two characters in one portrait interacting)

All are simple backgrounds, any pose ect.

 

Do you think it's to expensive, the quality of the artist is definitely exceptional. Not one of my favorite artist, but again good artist none the less.

[thats1evildude]

I never commissioned any portraits, though I've thought about it.

That's the symbol for pounds, right? That seems a little pricey, though the quality of the artist's work might warrant it.

For comparison, here's the Commissions page for Aimo, one of the more infamous Dragon Age fan artists:

http://www.aimostudi...ssion-info.html

[animedreamer]

I never commissioned any portraits, though I've thought about it.

That's the symbol for pounds, right? That seems a little pricey, though the quality of the artist's work might warrant it.

For comparison, here's the Commissions page for Aimo, one of the more infamous Dragon Age fan artists:

http://www.aimostudi...ssion-info.html

 

Which brings me to another point, im not sure if i was pointed about, none of it is physical, I wouldn't be receiving anything physically with my order.

[thats1evildude]

Oh. Well, I wouldn't pay that for a digital portrait, unless you have the ability to print it out.

[Teshayel]

Depends on the quality of the drawing, and the detail you are aiming for. I have only rarely taken on commissions, but for a dual full-body image, 12x18 in 300 dpi, that would also include a giclee print mailed to the customer I would charge $200-300 US + shipping fees (depending on whether it's full-colour or monochromatic). There are quite a few DA artists out there (myself included) who take on projects for fun. Whenever I do that, the size and level of detail might vary (not always 12x18 in), and I provide access to a full-size digital copy to the person I am am doing the request for. They can then print it out for themselves.

 

So, if you want to commission someone, it can get pretty expensive. However, if you are willing to spend some time on DevArt or Tumblr looking for DA artists, you might find someone really good willing to do requests. 

 

Anyway, that's just my two cents

[ThePhoenixKing]

Seems a bit pricey to me, but then again, I suppose it all depends on the artist's work in question. I've gotten commissions done in more cartoony styles for around $80 USD. That said, I wasn't directly approached by the artist either, so there's that to consider. You may wish to consider asking around with other people this artist has done a commission for: was it done promptly, did they feel they got their money's worth, etc. Most artists, when they do commissions, will link to the people they did it for: if they don't, that's a bit of a bad sign. Hope this helps.

[CuriousArtemis]

Wow that is pricey ... I say that not having seen their work, which might be positively breathtaking

 

I find it odd that the artist reached out to you and yet has such steep prices? I would think they'd offer a discount since they reached out to you. It just seems like maybe they're trying to get more commissions so they're actively reaching out. Which isn't a bad business ploy, but still.

 

I sure wish people would pay me to write stories T.T then again I don't think I could write on commission. Writing what "I" want is hard enough

[Rinshikai10]

@OP I have had several of my Wardens commissioned, but the price wasn't as high as what your showing. In the end it boils down to whether or not you want them to do this for you. 

 

Like that1evildude said I wouldn't pay that much for a digital copy.

[animedreamer]

Wow that is pricey ... I say that not having seen their work, which might be positively breathtaking

 

I find it odd that the artist reached out to you and yet has such steep prices? I would think they'd offer a discount since they reached out to you. It just seems like maybe they're trying to get more commissions so they're actively reaching out. Which isn't a bad business ploy, but still.

 

I sure wish people would pay me to write stories T.T then again I don't think I could write on commission. Writing what "I" want is hard enough

You make a very good point, about it seeming odd a artist reached out to a potential customer especially since I've never made it known I was interested in a commission concerning game art. I think I'll just sit on this for awhile.

[CuriousArtemis]

You make a very good point, about it seeming odd a artist reached out to a potential customer especially since I've never made it known I was interested in a commission concerning game art. I think I'll just sit on this for awhile.

 

Well, don't think badly of the artist (again, I say this not knowing them). Maybe it was a sincere gesture. IMO the suave business move would have been to offer a discount because otherwise it just looks like advertising. But ultimately... if you don't have the money or the intense desire to have art done of your character, then I wouldn't do it? That price really is high, personally too high for me (literally financially not feasible) but that doesn't mean the art isn't worth it just because I personally can't afford it lol

 

Just don't feel pressured into doing it... that's my advice. That's a lot of money to spend on something you weren't even thinking about purchasing. Ask yourself if you had been browsing the web and came across the artist's page and you saw those prices, that there was an opening... would you think, hmmm, this art is amazing and I've always wanted art of my character! Let me go ahead and do this! 

 

If it's just because you're feeling flattered and curious that they reached out to you then I wouldn't do it... you're the "victim" of a clever business ploy, although I don't fault the artist lol (emphasis on clever here)

[berelinde]

There's a large - unspeakably huge - difference between Aimo's 3 inch x 5 inch sketch cards and a full-body portrait. Long story short: commission what you can afford. I've been pleased to see cartoony sketches, but Maker, I'd pay a young fortune if someone would illustrate my character like this.

[nightscrawl]

There's a large - unspeakably huge - difference between Aimo's 3 inch x 5 inch sketch cards and a full-body portrait. Long story short: commission what you can afford. I've been pleased to see cartoony sketches, but Maker, I'd pay a young fortune if someone would illustrate my character like this.

 

Yep, I agree. I'd also add that it really just depends on how much you are willing to spend on a luxury item, whether you think that artist's style is one you want your character to be portrayed in, and whether you feel that the quality is worth that amount.

 

And just because the artist said they would be willing to do it, doesn't mean you have to accept and pay the person. It may their creative endeavor, but it's still your money. It's not like they said, "I really like your character. You have mad CC skills! Would you mind if I drew him/her?" with the implication that it would be that artist's personal desire and be done on their own time, for free.

 

And honestly, one thing that has held me back from commissioning at all is that, even if I like the artist's style normally, doesn't mean I would like their representation of my character, or be satisfied with the end result. But of course it would be too late at that point.

[nightscrawl]

I find it odd that the artist reached out to you and yet has such steep prices? I would think they'd offer a discount since they reached out to you. It just seems like maybe they're trying to get more commissions so they're actively reaching out. Which isn't a bad business ploy, but still.

You make a very good point, about it seeming odd a artist reached out to a potential customer especially since I've never made it known I was interested in a commission concerning game art. I think I'll just sit on this for awhile.

Hm... it's not entirely clear in your OP. Are you sure that it was clear they were suggesting you pay them? If not, then you should ask for clarification, just to be sure. Since it's your own PC/OC, they may have felt that it would be polite to ask before drawing them (for free), especially if it's posted on their own DA account. (I realize this goes against the word "commission," but you never know...)

 

I sure wish people would pay me to write stories T.T then again I don't think I could write on commission. Writing what "I" want is hard enough

Ugh... I would never be able to do this for a couple of reasons. It takes me a while to write something, and I would feel guilty if I had a lag of weeks or months, as I sometimes do. Also, I can't really write something (like fanfic), if I'm not emotionally invested in the subject, and with someone else's character I just wouldn't be.

[DarkAmaranth1966]

've had digital only commisions done for other games and, max 50 USD for hrad and shoulders, 70 USD half body (to waist) and 100 USD for full body but, that is a true to game background with a good bit of detail.

 

Just a blank background, 20% less so, yeah that does sound a bit pricey to me.

 

I do ask them to do it first and, allow me to view it without downloading the portrait, if I like it, I pay and get the file, if not, well I'm not paying for work that is not as promised.

[animedreamer]

 

Hm... it's not entirely clear in your OP. Are you sure that it was clear they were suggesting you pay them? If not, then you should ask for clarification, just to be sure. Since it's your own PC/OC, they may have felt that it would be polite to ask before drawing them (for free), especially if it's posted on their own DA account. (I realize this goes against the word "commission," but you never know...)

 

 

The way I interpreted it seems accurate, I made the comment after viewing one of their other DA:I imagines, "Draw me like one of your Orlesian girls." kind of a Titanic reference based on the pose of the woman in the photo. A day or two later they responded, "You're elf inquisitor looks good, I'm open for commission if you'd like one." To which I figured at the time at the time, "Sure I would love one, just tell me how much and how to submit my payment." they linked me to their commission page and then I lost my enthusiasm." I was prepared for 100 usd dollars or something like that, but the prices I saw made me kind of reluctant.  

 

So it's possible he might have taken my original post to serious, but none the less I would indeed enjoy a luxury item/purchase of something like that, I did approach a more famous artist with a similar intent a long time ago when DA:I first came out, but they were to busy. This person is good I can't express that enough, but like someone else pointed, out I don't know how they would render the character, and they're style isn't exactly my what I want for that kind of price though im sure they'd probably do something nice by others standard, but for nearly 200 dollars I'd want some more akin to artgerm lol sorry if that sounds insensitive. 

[DarkAmaranth1966]

Not insensitive at all, you would be paying for the artwork so, it MUST be what you see as worth the price you pay for it. Just because it looks great to someone else does not mean it pleases your personal asthetic sense and, since you are paying, it's you that must be pleased. That's just business, "I don't care if you hate it, pay me anyway because I did it for you and, Jane Doe loves it." Doesn't fly. Don't like it well enough to make it worth the asking price, don't pay for it.

 

Just like buying the game, if you didn't think, based on twhat you knew at the time you purchased it, it was worth the price you piad, you wouldn't have bought it - same goes for art, commissioned or otherwise.

[congokong]

It's less of an honor for someone to approach you about doing a commission for your character when they expect you to pay for it. That's like a car salesman approaching you saying, "A gorgeous person like you would do well driving one of our Chevrolet Corvettes." They have an agenda.

 

...Anyway, I've never actually considered having a commission done for a character although the idea has come up. I've actually seen some art that looks remarkably similar for some characters (who don't even remotely resemble the default).

[Qun00]

lol @ those prices.

Someone believes to be Da Vinci.

[ModernAcademic]

lol @ those prices.

Someone believes to be Da Vinci.

 

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[ModernAcademic]

There are comissions that cost around 15 to 50 usd out there. They're hardly a masterpiece, but they are good. That's what most people pay for a comission and they're usually satisfied with the result. 

One quick search through Tumblr and you should find what you need. 

[Merela]

lol @ those prices.

Someone believes to be Da Vinci.

 

To be fair, that artist is actually really good - and I've seen far more expensive prices for commissions, especially from professional artists.

 

To answer to OP, I've commissioned a few persons to draw my Inquisitor, to whom I'm really attached. Some prices were higher than others, but I will say that they were all worth it. However, and I think that it's important, it was me who made contact with the artists - I knew their style and their prices already. Almost all of them sent me step-by-step sketches while they were working on my commission so I was able to see what I had paid for and could point out things I wanted to be changed.

 

Now, if the style of the artist who contacted you is not to your liking, there is nothing wrong in not purchasing a commission from them. As others pointed out, it is your money. Just be polite in your refusal, I guess?

[berelinde]

OK, I'm going to be the one to say it. Artists gotta eat. If they're cranking out a commission in half an hour, then yeah, $10 is probably about right for it, but if they're spending entire days on it, they deserve more than a pittance for flattering your vanity. And they don't deserve to be stiffed by the commissioner. If you're commissioning art, it's your responsibility to research the artist's style and it's your responsibility to ask questions like "Full color shading or flat color?" and "Immersive background or none?" If you feel the artist can deliver what you want for a mutually acceptable price, then commission away! But if you have reservations, decline before they begin. It isn't as if they can sell a commissioned work at an auction if you decide not to buy it.

 

And no, I'm not an artist, but I know what it is to work for a living. Talent isn't cheap.

[MattH]

Generally speaking, you're paying an artist who has developed and advanced their skills over many years to get to the level they have, to get as good as they are. Payment reflects that. Not to mention the time it takes for them to create the piece. You're not paying for somebody to clean tables, you're paying for a unique, one-of-a-kind piece, digital or physical. If an artist's prices seem expensive too you, then don't pay for their services.

However, them asking you to commission them is one I've not heard before...