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<blockquote data-quote="Sir Edgar" data-source="post: 415235" data-attributes="member: 7230">I am interested in knowing more about average compensation rates on for artists.&nbsp; I know it's like asking how much the average doctor makes (it varies!), but I guess I'd like to get an idea what the pay ranges would be for a talented amateur, semi-professional, and professional artist.&nbsp; For example, would I be right if I said something like the following:Cover art for hardcover bookamateur: $250, semi-professional: $500, professional: $1000+What about small illos and big illos?&nbsp; Do you charge less if it's an adventure or smaller project or a new company?&nbsp; How about just doing all the artwork for a single adventure or sourcebook?&nbsp; How often does one artist do all the work for a single product?&nbsp; Do you accept fixed rates when doing so?&nbsp; How does one &quot;commission&quot; art?&nbsp; How do you communicate with the publisher/writer on what he/she wants?&nbsp; How long does it take for you to do each kind of art?&nbsp; Also, do you send samples or portfolios to companies by hardcopy or electronic format?&nbsp; Finally, what percentage of artists are &quot;full-time&quot; and do not have day jobs?&nbsp; I know these are a lot of questions, some of which may seem a bit personal, but I'm just curious.&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Sir Edgar, post: 415235, member: 7230"] I am interested in knowing more about average compensation rates on for artists. I know it's like asking how much the average doctor makes (it varies!), but I guess I'd like to get an idea what the pay ranges would be for a talented amateur, semi-professional, and professional artist. For example, would I be right if I said something like the following: Cover art for hardcover book amateur: $250, semi-professional: $500, professional: $1000+ What about small illos and big illos? Do you charge less if it's an adventure or smaller project or a new company? How about just doing all the artwork for a single adventure or sourcebook? How often does one artist do all the work for a single product? Do you accept fixed rates when doing so? How does one "commission" art? How do you communicate with the publisher/writer on what he/she wants? How long does it take for you to do each kind of art? Also, do you send samples or portfolios to companies by hardcopy or electronic format? Finally, what percentage of artists are "full-time" and do not have day jobs? I know these are a lot of questions, some of which may seem a bit personal, but I'm just curious. Thanks! [/QUOTE]

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