Contact the Artist to commission a work of art or simply suggest an idea for a new image to sell on products at my store. Contact me via email at... darkrubymoonstore@gmail.com

Prices on my artwork as of February 26^th 2012 are as follow and are price estimates which may vary based upon work requested. Prices subject to change, so email me to confirm price. Please note, I do not accept all art request nor do I work on short deadlines. As the only artist for this store, I will generally work on images that can be resold in my store first and those images that interest me first. Other works are done dependent upon my availability. You must allow lots of time for artwork completion (minimum of two months in most cases, though I try to finish works as soon as possible). I also do not like frequent revisions of artwork. If you have something specific in mind, your description must be very detailed and if possible supply supporting images. By commissioning artwork from me, you agree that I retain the rights to all art produced by me unless otherwise specified. You agree that you may not reproduce, post, reprint nor distribute my artwork by any means. This includes posting for resale, re-printing, posting online by any means. My artwork may not be altered, modified, nor used for an unauthorized purpose. I may cancel a project at any time, payments are final, and I can not be held liable for artwork not meeting any criteria nor deadline. You are responsible for payment even if the work of art does not meet your specifications or does not meet your standards for the image. This fee may be waived if I determine that I was unable to adequately meet your request or do not believe that my work conforms to the specifications of the work you ordered. A sample image will be sent for approval with watermark. Prior to approval, you may dispute the quality or the content of the work. Once an artwork is approved, you must make payment to receive non watermarked image. Paypal is the preferred method of payment, but I do accept cash, check or other payment methods. Contact to confirm payment option.

There is an extra charge for revisions. For some mediums of artwork like originals, revisions may not be possible. Bulk discounts are available for quantity purchases. There is some natural variance in the look and quality of every work. If you are in no rush for a particular item and don‘t require it to have a specific name or organizational affiliation, I suggest offering your idea as a recommendation. If I like your idea, I may draw the image for my store at no additional charge. If the work you request particularly interest me or has marketable value, on occasion I will waive the commission fees and do a work for free or at a reduced price.

Most artwork can also be ordered on mugs, mouse pads, keepsake boxes, canvas bags, stickers, pins, puzzles, teddy bears, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, ornaments, Flip camcorders and more! Some images however may not be suitable for some products nor permitted on some products. This is especially true of adult oriented designs. Many products have different criteria as to acceptable images. For example, US postal stamp images have a lower tolerance for content than do T-shirts. Images that can be printed on a T-shirt may not be permissible for a stamp. Some images simply do not fit well with some merchandise. If you request an image for a particular product, it may be reproduced and sold publicly for the entire product line. If you want this product for an exclusive sale, the price is significantly more expensive and must be specified in your request.

Adult Oriented Artwork- I will do some adult oriented artwork, but I do not have control of whether or not the printer will reject such art for printing on products or art prints. As with all orders, such images are selected on a case by case basis. I will not do any images involving young looking characters nor excessively violent or obscene images. Absolutely no art with characters under age of 18 in sexual positions. I am very open minded, so email me with your request, and I will let you know if I can do the work or not. There are many laws with regards to such content, so while I may not personally object to the subject matter, I may be unable to produce it. Extra fees may incur for some adult artwork.

Bulk orders- I do modify prices for bulk orders or orders of multiple images. Prices vary depending upon the type and quality of the image and the time to complete the works of art. Prices are typically lower for orders of multiple images unless the works must be done in a short time span.

Time for Work- The time for work can vary greatly depending upon the type of artwork you wish to purchase, the quality and the medium of the work.

Check my store and deviantArt for prices of professionally printed artwork. Any artwork not appearing as a print option may be added at request. All original works may be resold as a print. Purchasing a original work is for the work itself and not the rights to the work. I retain all copyrights to all my works unless otherwise specified. All emailed sample images include watermarks. You may not post, print, publicize, or use these image on other products. Emailed images are solely for personal viewing. I do not object to sharing emailed images with friends, but they must not be published publicly.

Quick Sketches scanned and emailed $5. Sample will be sent with a watermark and payment is made upon approval. Once payment is received, the image without watermark will be emailed. Image size is 6"in X 8"in, 15.24 centimeters X 20.32 or 576 pixels X 768 pixels as measured by Window's Paint. Image will be emailed as a Jpeg, BMP, and PNG file format. Other formats are available upon request. (Rough sketch. Done in pencil or pen, then scanned as a black and white image or as pencil line image.) Note: these are rough sketches done usually in ten minutes or less. (Note: Do not have permission to re-distribute this image for sale) Revisions are $1 per revision to the image. Add $2 for this image to be added to a product in the store. Be sure to specify product. Payment is done through Paypal money transfer after notification artwork is completed. Details provided via email.
Black and White scanned images emailed $7 . Sample will be sent with a watermark and payment is made upon aproval. Once payment is received, the image without watermark will be emailed. Image size is 6"in X 8"in, 15.24 centimeters X 20.32 or 576 pixels X 768 pixels as measured by Window's Paint. Image will be emailed as a Jpeg, BMP, and PNG file format. Other formats are available upon request. These are cleaned images meaning they do not show erasure marks or sketch lines. (Note: Do not have permission to re-distribute this image for sale) Revisions are $1 per revision to the image. Add $2 for this image to be added to a product in the store. Be sure to specify product. Payment is done through Paypal money transfer after notification artwork is completed. Details provided via email.

Color Digital Images emailed $10 . Sample will be sent with a watermark and payment is made upon approval. Once payment is received, the image without watermark will be emailed. Image size is 6"in X 8"in, 15.24 centimeters X 20.32 or 576 pixels X 768 pixels as measured by Window's Paint. Image will be emailed as a Jpeg, BMP, and PNG file format. Other formats are available upon request. (Coloring typically done on computer but may be done by other means such as copic marker or other medium. ) (Note: Do not have permission to re-distribute this image for sale) Add $4 for this image to be added to a product in the store. Be sure to specify product. Payment is made after notification artwork is completed. Details provided via email.
Digital images of higher quality are priced the same as printed artwork. You may print digital works on your personal computer for your private use only but may not sell or redistribute prints. Only prints done by me are signed and numbered.

Printed Artwork

You may order a artwork to be printed and mailed. All mailed prints are printed on quality 8.5” x 11” in paper (photo paper or card stock) and are signed and numbered. These images are the same as above but numbered and printed to be mailed. Frames vary in color and quality. Please note: The glass in the frames have a high occurrence of breaking in shipping and so all orders of framed prints are insured. Please be careful when opening delivery. While we try to ship all artwork in well padded mailers, I may not be held liable for any injuries resulting from broken glass that may occur during shipping.

Full color no frame $12 plus shipping and handling (+5) With frame $15 (plus shipping handling and insurance + $10)
Black and white no frame printed $9 plus shipping and handling (+5) With Frame $12 (plus shipping handling and insurance + $10)
Sketch printed no frame $7 plus shipping and handling (+5) with Frame $10 (plus shipping handling and insurance + $10)

Very Limited offerings on select original artwork may be available. The following prices are estimates for such commissioned works. Please email for precise prices, estimated time, and availability. Type of traditional medium for the artwork and the art surface (paper or canvas) may vary. If specify medium used, additional charges may incur. Traditional mediums include copic markers, watercolor, acrylic, color pencil, pencil, pen and ink, oil, pastels. The following prices do not include framing or matting of artwork. Matting and framing may be available at extra charge. Canvas and paper sizes may vary. Price estimates based on 8.5” in x 11”in paper. Traditional originals are priced higher than digital copy prints.

Original Quick Sketches mailed (original done on letter-sized or larger paper (size varies on availability. Usually letter sized but may be smaller.), done in pencil or pen and ink) $25 aprox + Shipping and handling (approximately +$5)
Original Simple images -One figure, simple or no background. Cartoonish. Copic Marker. (no pre-approval) $20 to $30 + Shipping and handling (aprox $5)
Original Complex comic images - Multiple figures with more detailed background. Cartoonish. Copic Marker. $30 to $50 + Shipping and handling
Original Complex Realism - Realistic figures and details (Medium may vary) $80 to $100 + Shipping and handling
Original Art Gallery Quality - Extreme detail with complex backgrounds and patterns $200 or more + Shipping and handling (Prices and medium as well as size may vary)
Watercolor done on watercolor or illustration paper mailed (may include some ink). Approximately letter sized or slightly larger.
- Simple images -One figure, simple or no background. Cartoonish (no pre-approval) $30 + Shipping and handling (aprox $5)
- Complex images - Multiple figures with more detailed background. Cartoonish $40 to $80 + Shipping and handling
- Complex Realism - Realistic figures and details $80 to $120 + Shipping and handling
- Art Gallery Quality - Extreme detail with complex backgrounds and patterns $150 + Shipping and handling
Acrylic artwork done on heavy weight paper, illustration board or canvas must be estimated depending upon topic. Generally priced $5 to $10 more than comparable watercolor painting.
Pastel & color pencil artwork prices vary and are normally $10 more than a comparable watercolor painting.
Oil paintings are currently limited to one customer per year and I do not make oil paintings with deadlines. Oil painting is done currently only in the summer months. Price estimates via email.

Purchasing the rights to an Artwork

There are several variants of licenses regarding right to a work of art. I currently only permit either retaining full rights to the work or selling the full rights to a work of art. Normally, unless otherwise specified, I always retain full rights to any work of art I produce. By doing this, I can monitor and control how my artwork is used, how many copies of a particular work of art is made, and the manner in which an artwork is used. There are several reasons why an artist retains the rights to a work of art. If an artist were to charge for the actual time involved in creating a single work of art, even by minimum wage standards, the work would have to sell for a price too high for most people to afford. By selling copies of a work, the full value of the work is spread across a lifetime of sales. When one buys the rights to a work of art, that individual is essentially purchasing the combined entire future potential value of a work of art, all its potential earnings and potential revenue. Buying the rights to a work also creates legal issues for the creator of the work who can now no longer reproduce elements of the artwork whose rights have been sold. Therefore, typically I only sell rights to a work of art on rare occasions when the commission is both significant and the commissioned work is such that it is likely to increase sales of the works for which I retain copyright. If you would like to discuss purchasing the rights to a work, contact me via email to discuss this. Should I sell an images rights, you will receive a very high resolution graphic file either on disc or via email, a printed copy of the image, and a contract outlining in detail the rights for which you are purchasing. The minimum price for rights to a work of art is $300.

Special Vendor Pricing

Typically once or twice a year I will do special shows and events as a vendor. At these events, my artwork is typically reduced in price. Find out about my shows in the Maryland area via my Twitter, Blog, Facebook or Tumbler account.