Q. What are your rates?
A. My rates are $25 an hour, and I work quickly and efficiently. I base my quotes on industry standards, as well as individual or company budget. For example, I would not charge the same rate for a logo design for IBM as Joe's Weed Cutter Service. But to give some ballpark figures, logos usually run between $100-300, full color illustrations $100-300, websites $700-2000. Animations can really vary, depending on length and complexity–they could run anywhere from $100 for a simple gif animation to $2000 for a 2 minute Flash cartoon.
Q. When is the best time to reach you?
A. I am available by email or cell practically anytime, dusk through dawn. 24/7. (831) 917-0971.
Q. Do I need to sign a contract?
A. I almost ask for this, unless it is truly a very small project (less than $100, for example). I start by emailing off a simple one page contract, whereupon I give you a quote. Once I receive a 50% deposit, then I can begin working.
Q. How are payments arranged?
A. I always recommend using PayPal. Simply put, it is the safest, fastest, and easiest way to pay.
If you don't already have an account set up, do it today, it's very easy. I also accept checks via snail mail.
Q. How do you deliver your material/artwork?
A. I typically deliver files either using email, FTP or Dropbox, a freeware program to send large files–users are entitled to 2GB of storage free of charge. (highly recommended!)
Q. Do you sell images/prints/animations/tutorials?
A. I do–check out The Cartoon Express, where you can find 1000+ vector illustrations, web tutorials, animations and more. Individual images run $5, and the entire collection is available for just $30, with an instant download available.
Q. What is your turnaround time? What about revisions?
A. Illustrations usually take a few days, logo projects between 5-10 days, websites within 2-3 weeks. Of course, it always depends on the amount and complexity of the illustrations/web pages in question. I've done quick logos for certain clients within a day, whereas others have requested numerous iterations and has subsequently taken several weeks.
I always strive for clear communication and request that the client provide some initial rough sketches or mock-ups-this way there is less guesswork and the process runs much smoother and faster. I do not expect complicated blueprints-just simple stick figure drawings and/or boxes and arrows indicating placement are more than enough and are very helpful!
Revisions are generally free of cost, unless new items are introduced and/or a LOT of modifications start piling up.