First

The first sketch is free.

If you like it, and decide you want me to proceed
with the color version, I take a Kill Fee up front.

Saving Time Saves You Money

I price a project by estimating how much time it'll take to complete it.

The longer it takes, the more I have to charge.

This is how you can save money:

Having image references at the beginning of the project

Use Google Image Search to find examples of the kinds of characters, scenes and objects you want me to use. If you want a specific looking fairy, send me a picture of the kind you want. If you don't know how to send me a picture, Click Here

Use my color charts to show me what colors you want.

There are a million shades of blue. This will give me an idea of what shade you want. There are two charts. Be sure to let me know from which chart you've chosen each color.

Don't be afraid to say too much

The more information you give me up front, the more time I can spend on the actual rendering of the image and the less time I have to spend correcting my mistakes. Don't be afraid to tell me exactly what each character is wearing or what color hair each character has or whether it's sunset or daytime or winter or fall, everything you want in your image. The more input you give me, the happier you'll be when it's done. Remember -- this is your painting.

Do all your changes during the sketch stage

Cuz that's free. And because if you want to make a change after I have painted the image in color, it takes more time to make the change. Though some changes are minor, as are pointed out in my section "Why I'm a better choice than other artists", (like changing the colors or positions of characters), changing characters or scenery once the sketch stage is completed and the color stage has begun could run into additional charges, of which I will notify you in advance prior to making the change.

The more clearly you explain what you want, and the more image references you provide, the more your input leaves time for me to spend detailing your final image and making it awesome!

Estimating the Job

I may not always be able to tell you up front how much the job will cost.

That's why the sketch is free.

Once the initial line sketch is approved I'll have a better idea of how much time will be involved and what the final painting will cost. At this point I can let you know if the painting will involve more or less than I initially believed.

Keep it in writing!

This is why it's important for us both to keep all emails between us in our email folders.

Keeping your instructions on file helps to point out errors that I may have made in following or interpreting your directions and can keep misunderstandings at a minimum.

I suggest you create a folder in your email program where both incoming and outgoing emails can be kept.

Paying For the Art!

Throughout the process, I'll be sending low-resolution images that are clear enough to view on your screen but too small to print. This assures you that the art is being done and assures me that you won't run off with it without paying.

Once payment is made, you can have the full resolution image.

I accept Checks and Money Orders made out to Dale Ziemianski
I'll send my address when the art's done.

I also accept PayPal to the email address that I use to contact you.

You do not have to have a PayPal account to use PayPal
If I send you an Invoice through PayPal, you can just use your credit card.

Getting the Art!

I can either mail a CD or DVD of the image to you via snailmail, or I can upload the image(s) to my website and email a link to you to download them, or even better, I can send them by Pando and you can have the art that day.

Now, if you haven't read it yet,
Read ...... Why I'm a better choice than other artists

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