Commissions rate sheet

Prices for my studio commissions and convention sketches

David Marshall
Creating the extraordinary

Prices here are for the most popular commission requests. Out-of-the-box ideas like alternative paper sizes, color, or whatever's in your imagination can be negotiated during our first contact. Some basics:

  • UPS shipping is $20 per shipment (save if you order more!)
  • Sizes measured in inches, prices in US dollars
  • Provide reference if I don't know the characters or setting

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Studio Commissions

Hand-crafted art made with traditional art supplies, india ink slapped on 2-ply bristol board with sable brushes, dip pens, calligraphy nibs, and other forgotten art supplies. My three standard paper sizes are Sketchbook (9" x 12"), Bronze Age (14" x 17"), and Golden Age (15" x 20").

Field size Sketchbook paper Bronze Age paper Golden Age paper
Head/bust $100 n/a n/a
Torso $150 n/a n/a
One character $200 $200 $250
Two characters $250 $250 $300
Three or more characters n/a n/a $400

Add-ons

Accounting for bonus features beyond base-level requests: number of characters, background details, lettering, etc. Specifics are negotiated during our first contact.

Sketchbook paper
  • $10 for minimal background
  • $30 for detailed background
  • $30-$100 for lettering
Bronze Age paper
  • $20 for minimal background
  • $50-$100 for detailed background
  • $50-$100 for lettering
  • $200 for cover design
Golden Age paper
  • $25 for minimal background
  • $60-$150 for detailed background
  • $60-$150 for lettering
  • $300 for cover design

Convention Sketches

These are drawn with marker on sketch paper. Walk-in sketch commissions are cool, but the waiting list fills up fast and are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pre-order by email to save time. Everyone who orders and pays in advance gets a free print with any order of $100 or more.

Field size Pencil sketches Inked sketches
Head/bust $50 $80
Torso $80 $100
Single full figure $100 $150
Two full figures $150 $200
Three full figures $200 $250

Paper sizes

Studio commissions and original art are drawn with india ink on bristol paper; convention sketches by magic marker on sketch paper. Suggested frame sizes included:

  Paper size Art area Suggested frame
Sketchbook 9" x 12" n/a 11" x 14"
Bronze Age 14" x 17" 10" x 15" 16" x 20"
Golden Age 15" x 20" 12" x 18" 18" x 24"

Dave Marshall, drawing from the school they tore down to build the old school