FAQ
Q: What’s here?
A: The Portfolio is full of paintings, drawings and sketches, as well as a downloadable portfolio and other resources like my contact information, C.V. and Terms and Conditions.
There are many comics as well, in different stages of completion. The Killing of Dreams, Dog Street, and The Ocean are primarily horror comics, The Balance is fantasy/horror, and Theatre of Mud compiles my funny comics.
The Updates page lists news and current shows.
Lastly, the site contains information on hiring the artist for commissions or freelance work.
Q: What are the artist’s goals?
A: The artist has two main goals: The first is to make a difference in the world through art. To this end, all commissions are associated with a charity donation. [see The Charity Project page for details.] This ensures that all art transactions on this site are meaningful in some way, so go ahead and indulge yourself with that “silly” art request knowing that you are making someone’s life better or advancing children’s cancer research.
The second goal is for the art on this site to be available for anyone who wants to own it. This is why there is such a vast range of prices and why there are so many options offered. From a button or keychain that may cost a couple of dollars, to a five dollar sketch, all the way up to a detailed painting or artwork for your business needs, there is something for everyone here. I take every project and every client seriously.
Q: What is available for sale?
A: There are original works in a variety of media, wearable items, decorative items, prints, and comics available for sale. Currently only deviantART prints are listed online. I own a deviantART print, so I can say firsthand that they offer very nice quality. There will also be a Sandpaperdaisy Art store on the D20 Girls site with more listings soon. For other items like buttons, keychains, and traditional art, you may always make a personal inquiry about any item that interests you if it is not listed here.
Q: Why are prints priced differently if they appear in a gallery?
A: When I choose to offer a print for sale in a gallery or at a professional art show, I take several additional steps to individualize the print. A “gallery” print has been professionally printed and matted and then framed and signed by me. I handle finding or assembling the frame, glass and backing and I always do my best to tailor the frame and the mat to emphasize each individual piece. I also frequently crop a print differently for the gallery or even add new details or features into the print, thus making it a one-of-a-kind piece. Finally, whereas any print I sell online or unframed at an event has a signature that was digitally drawn and exists as part of the image, gallery prints are physically signed in ink onto the print. When in doubt about a signature, all of my digital signatures are in color and all of my hand-inked signatures are in either black or white ink.
Q: How about commissions?
A: The artist is currently taking commissions. Head over to the Commissions page for current prices and options or email me.
Q: How are your commissions and freelance work different?
A: Simply put, commissions are only for individual use while freelance work is work done for an individual or company for business reasons.
More in depth: “for business reasons” is a simple phrase but it involves a lot. First off, art for a business must conform to rigid professional standards and businesses frequently have additional requirements having to do with file formats they can handle, etc. Then there is the reality that the business will often be using the art in a variety of ways to make money or increase exposure. A single image might be endlessly reproduced on websites, commercials, shirts, publications, and so on. Because businesses projects are much more demanding, and because a business expects to make money off of the art or at least receive extensive rights to use the artwork, freelance work is priced according to industry standards and generally involves greater fees than a private commission. Fees for freelance work are split up both to make payment easier for the client and also to compensate the artist at different stages for the great degree of work involved.
Q: I’m a business and I need to approach you for freelance work.
A: I am accepting new freelance proposals starting June 2012. You may still contact me at any time to discuss work, however. Please feel free to email me or visit my Freelance page and fill out the contact form.
