Is it rude to ask an artist for a commission?
Is it rude to ask an artist for a commission?
For example, if a picture would cost you $100 and you have $90 to spend, it’s a fair offer to ask the artist if they would consider taking your commission for that amount. However, it would be unfair to ask of them to do that commission for $25. That’s considered lowballing and is very offensive to artists.
What do you say when commissioning an artist?
Do’s and Don’ts of Commissioning an Artwork
- DO take care of important details in the initial contact.
- DON’T assume that every artist will want to accept your request.
- DON’T be vague about what you want or expect the artist to know exactly what you will like.
- DO expect a contract.
Is it rude to send a tattoo artist another tattoo?
Most tattoo artists are in fact artists. They want to tattoo you with their own art and not somebody else’s. Also, remember that good artists won’t copy another artist’s design so don’t ask. Don’t send them a picture of another artist’s work and say “I want this tattoo”.
What should I Ask my Tattoo artist before getting a tattoo?
“I want a colorful rose bud tattoo on my wrist, measuring 5×5”. “I want a tattoo of a compass and a map on my forearm (between the inside of my elbow and my wrist), measuring 10×6”. Your tattoo artist will understand the scope of their work from your description. After this, ask questions about the price.
Is it legal to copy a tattoo?
Copying is lame and potentially illegal (some artists are now copyrighting their work). A truly reputable artist will be at leastuncomfortable and most likely unwilling to copy another artists custom design anyway custom tattoo by Teresa Sharpe; you don’t see your sketch til the day off your apt.
Can you get a tattoo from someone else’s sketch?
Don’t be afraid to make suggestions about the sketch – your picture should meet your requirements. As it is possible to find good sketches on the internet, it is a good idea to make sure that your tattoo artist isn’t against creating a tattoo from someone else’s sketch.
How much does it cost to commission a tattoo artist?
Commission prices vary a lot from artist to artist… just to give you an idea, my drawing rate is usually between $50 and $300. It is almost always $100 or 10\% of the total cost of the tattoo, whichever is more. A sleeve design for example, would probably be $200 to $300.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rtYeI0JvCQ