It was a dark and stormy night when... two very good old friends of mine decided to chuck it all and move to Vermont. To do what, you inquire? Why, no mystery here-- to open a new bookstore. Yes, a new independent bookstore! (Oh, how much fun to write that!)
So if mysteries make your blood curdle, check it out-- it's called Mystery on Main Street, and it's located at 119 Main Street in Brattleboro. They've started a blog, too.
As a beginner freelance illustrator I've never been more daunted by what to price my work. Do I charge what I want and risk scaring my client away or do I undercharge to "build my portfolio". Lately I've been erroring on the side of charging too little and have been wondering if my fee even covered the supplies (Yikes!). However, I have been lucky enough to find some posted rates for illustrators on the "chewingpencils" blog by Matt Glover
Australia
The MEAA (Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance) sets recommended rates for Australian artists. Only members have access to the site directly, but the Australian Cartoonists’ Association has kindly reproduced the rates
hereThe Australian Society of Authors lists rates for authors and illustrators on their site
hereEngland
The AOI (Association of Illustrators) in London has a very comprehensive list of rates on their site
hereIreland
The Illustrators Guild of Ireland list their rates
hereSouth Africa
The South African Freelancers Association has a list of rates here:
hereAmerica
The Graphic Artists Guild has a handbook on pricing and ethical issues for sale on their site
hereI don't have much for Canadian Illustrators but I know Canadians contributed to the American: Graphic Artists Guild Handbook for Pricing and Ethical Guidelines (link above).
Individual People's Rates:
http://www.curtoons.com/logo-design-rates.htm
http://www.unlimited-ideas.com/cost.htm
http://www.electriceasel.co.uk/Prices.html
http://tradesecrets.wordpress.com/
trade secrets has some excellent info...
- amanda
This is some great stuff! Thanks Crystal.
-Mike
ps. Those life drawings are ACE! You have such a great anatomy understanding.
pps. I can't wait to see your book finished and published!