FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My usual rate is $300 for up to three hours, minimum, within an hour's drive of Orlando. My rates go up (but not by much), depending upon the distance, beyond that point. There are no extra charges, although there may be an occasional instance where I may need to be reimbursed for a parking fee (if there's a charge for parking above a minimal amount) or on the rare occasion the venue requires insurance--neither should cost more than 5-10% above the amount already being paid.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I generally communicate by email or text messaging, which are good ways to have a record of our conversation, without worrying about writing down details that could get lost. (Although if the customer prefers to speak by phone, I'll do that, too!) But my main preference for email is due to the fact that I send samples of my work to potential clients and then once hired, I'm able to send an agreement/invoice by email.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
The ability to draw is a natural talent. The only formal education I have relates to graphic design which is a completely different art form from illustration and cartooning. I'd say the biggest influence, concerning my illustration and cartooning, has been working with other artists. We all feed off one another's work and are influenced to some degree by one another, I'm sure.