Alan Gordon Fine Arts & Illustration

Information: pricing guidelines & purchasing artwork

 A basic guide to my Professional & Commissioned artwork

Professional Illustration  ●  Fine Art  ●  Commissioned work

1) I do work on a volunteer or discount basis for causes with good faith (please inquire).

2) I will work with anyone If you take illustration seriously as a creative profession and understand the pay scale below.

3) I do welcome any size budget, and consider myself to be very flexible.

4) I do not allow any copyright exclusion or "work for hire" contracts,  I prefer copyright transfer agreements.

 5) I do not allow my work to be exploited -with exception to causes that I personally support, please inquire.

6) Please be aware that subject dictates style fluctuations

(I have a strong and varied background in Fine Art & Illustration, I am not a psychic. Which means I strive for the

best image that I can produce for ANY project, but materials and subject will guide a style.)

As a basic guide I utilize the Graphic Artists Guild Ethical & Pricing Guide

        If you are looking for something in particular please feel free to contact me.   Please take into account that general work times range from 4-8 + hours in drawing & research/planning  to 15-20 + hours in painting.  Some images for sale are professionally framed (I am very particular -as framing can make or break a presentation), or any image can be framed upon request.  Work can be purchased framed or unframed, in original form or print (if available).  Please follow the steps for purchasing work below. 

 Price ranges for professional illustration

I am flexible, but also a professional artist. Prices depend on the type of and use of work. 

All work is handled via preliminary hard copy contract (paper/email).

  Flat fee Small Market: $225.00 to 500.00+ (depending upon time)

Flat fee Large Market: $500.00 to 1,500.00+ (depending upon time)

Kill Fees: Negotiated by preliminary contract: Preliminaries 50%+  / Final Stages 75-100%

Price ranges for commissioned work, completed work for sale, prints, and shipping

Commissioned work is negotiated by contract.  Range: $250.00 to $1,500.00+

Prints are available and very affordable for most images.  Range: $20-30.00+

Previously completed work

Sketchbook (mixed media) prices range from $ 75.00 to $450.00 +  (8-10 hours+ in work time) 

Paintings range from $ 175.00 to $2,000.00 +  (20-40 hours + in work time)

Shipping & Handling  range: [Prints] $8.00+  [Originals] 45.00+ (not including insurance)

  How to purchase work

1) Please review the pricing structure above.  It will give a you a ballpark number to begin. 

2) Navigate to my contact page and describe the work (title/page number/subject/style).

I always take the time to answer any and all questions about my work.  

3)  Once you have expressed an interest to purchase work and we have negotiated a price,

I will send an invoice via Paypal to your email that can be paid in a variety of ways:

paper check, electronic check, electronic bank transfer, credit card. 

4)  Once payment has cleared I will ship the item.

All work can be insured at the time of shipping, the greatest care is taken with prints,

but unless a buyer purchases insurance for the shipment- I am not responsible for damage. 

 I guarantee all work is as stated.  I suggest allowing me to handle framing. 

 I take great care and use only professional quality framing supplies at a reasonable cost with no labor charge. 

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