I stumbled apon this great rates calculator for freelancers (link above). As it turns out I am charging almost exactly what I should be to live on. The only thing that really got me was the question "what is your billable hours percentage". I figure I'm only at 50% right now which means I'm still spending more time than I'd like to be marketing and looking for clients. Of course, this will all come in time and honestly the entire adventure of it all is very rewarding and fun! Meeting new people, discovering the world of fine art (which as it turns out is indeed different than illustration afterall) and signing contracts for new jobs...
The last couple days I've been setting up my studio outside on my deck. Painting under my new umbrella (bought for the Artwalk this July) with the birds at my bird feeder and the sun pouring around me... I swear this is my dream job in every aspect.
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The Australian Society of Authors lists rates for authors and illustrators on their sitehere
England
The AOI (Association of Illustrators) in London has a very comprehensive list of rates on their sitehere
Ireland
The Illustrators Guild of Ireland list their rateshere
South Africa
The South African Freelancers Association has a list of rates here:
here
America
The Graphic Artists Guild has a handbook on pricing and ethical issues for sale on their sitehere
I 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
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By: crystal driedger,
on 6/21/2007
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By: crystal driedger,
on 5/15/2007
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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
The Australian Society of Authors lists rates for authors and illustrators on their site
England
The AOI (Association of Illustrators) in London has a very comprehensive list of rates on their site
Ireland
The Illustrators Guild of Ireland list their rates
South Africa
The South African Freelancers Association has a list of rates here:
America
The Graphic Artists Guild has a handbook on pricing and ethical issues for sale on their site
I 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
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Fantastic link Crystal! Thanks. Apparently my going rate is 1400 bucks an hour, but then again, 1000000 profit a year might be a smidge high for a goal - unless i made the NHL on a freelance gig...