Book Illustration (Children’s Books, Colouring Books, YA Books)
12 Page Illustrations – (Black & White or Colour)
Starting at $5400
- Includes work on rough drawings, and finals with 2-3 revisions per illustration.
- Additional revisions are priced at $50/hr
24 Page Illustrations – (Black & White or Colour)
Starting at $9000
- Includes work on rough drawings, and finals with 2-3 revisions per illustration.
- Additional revisions are priced at $50/hr
Comic Books (Per Page Rate)
- Pencil: $200
- Ink: $100
- Colour: $150
- All Services: $500
Note: The client may mix and match services.
Note: Comic Book rate includes one round of revisions.
Book Cover Design/Illustration – Starting at $3000
- Includes work on rough drawings, and finals with 2-3 revisions per illustration.
- Additional revisions are priced at $50/hr
Album or Podcast Cover Design/Illustration
Starting at $3000
- Includes work on rough drawings, and finals with 2-3 revisions per illustration.
- Additional revisions are priced at $50/hr
Character Design – Daily Rate at $520 (8 hour workday)
Work for Hire projects like Character Design and Visual Development, clients often ask for multiple pieces in different styles. Rather than charging separately for each item, a day rate is applied.
Storyboards – $175 – $500 (per panel)
The price and work may vary depending on the detail of the work.
Revisions and Cost
Clients get one or two rounds of revisions per assignment. Costs rise when additional revisions are needed, especially for digital projects, as they increase the illustrator’s time commitment.
Usage Rights and Cost
Usage rights dictate how the finished work can be used beyond the initial scope.
- Rights Managed: Allows specific use with restrictions, often less expensive.
- Work for Hire: Grants sole ownership to the purchaser, typical for this type of project.
Ownership
After completion, clients receive high-resolution files and retain ownership unless otherwise agreed upon.