I want to get a sketch...help332

Originally Posted by dielinfinite
I would check out their web pages, some may have commission information readily available (or specifically say that they don't).

Otherwise I'd say just email them and ask if they do commissions and if so, what their rates are. Just be courteous and friendly. If you see an artist at a convention you can ask there. Time is limited at shows so many typically do shorter sketches but they could give you an email to get in contact with them later to work things out.

Also there are places like ComicArtCommissions.com where published and unpublished artists and post their information and contact info.

Though I haven't used any of these myself, there are galleries like Comic Art House or Catskill Comics that represent multiple artists, sell their art, and have their commission information.

Originally Posted by roarzola
I've always wanted to get a sketch from some of my favorite artist. I have the common sketch in my possession (turtle head from Eastman, zombie head from Kirkman), but what I really want is a nice full sketch that I see some of you guys get.

I heard about getting a commission out of the artist and that they are not cheap but some artist do it. I figured, that is the way most collectors get it. Am I correct?

Now, I am realistic. I know Frank Miller or Todd McFarlane does not need my money bad enough to take time out of their busy day for a drawing, but how can I get some of the lesser known artist. Do I approach them via email, facebook, twitter? How do you bring it up and pricing?

Please let me know. I would like to own my own piece on the wall framed.

Thanks in advance,

Originally Posted by roarzola
That's a cool picture. Something simple like that would be great.

My brother was going thru a hard time in his life at one point. Girlfriend left, school wasn't working out, bad job. He poured his heart out to James O barr in a hand written letter. O barr wrote back and before you knew it, the two of them were corresponding back and forth. O Barr then sent him a really cool Eric Draven sketch.

Now, I am not asking to take an artist out for beer and ribs, which I would if they asked, just a way to express my admiration of them so that maybe, I can show how much I would appreciate a piece of their talent on my wall for me to admire. Even if it is just a business transaction, I would cherish it.

Originally Posted by Towmater
You wrote about Eastman in two post. If you catch Eastman at a show he brings a lot of his work, and sketches to sell. He and his wife are very easy to deal with. His sketches that he does before hand and during the show are pretty nice.