Commission an illustration
Since 2015, I have drawn hundreds of custom illustrations for people, including childhood homes, family portraits, beloved pets, and more.
This information is for personal commissions. If you're looking to discuss an editorial, product, or other illustration project please email me at jake@jaketobin.ca to discuss.
How it works
- Timing: Ideally allow 2 - 3 weeks, but I can sometimes accomodate tighter turnarounds (a rush fee will apply if it's 7 days or less). November and December book up quickly!
- Subjects: I can draw from photos, google streetview, or we can create a scene together. You don't need the exact photo.
- Medium: Illustrations are black ink on paper with grey tones. Colour is extra and done in watercolour.
- Sizing: 5x7, 8x10, or 11x14.
- Revisions: You get a review sketch first to make sure things are looking right. Multiple requested revisions may incur an additional fee.
- Framing: Framed illustrations are pick-up only. Pricing below.
- Payment: Payment is upon review sketch approval. No deposit necessary.
- Shipping/pick-up: Pick-up is from Sherbourne/Carlton in Toronto or unframed illustrations can be mailed. Regular mail is included, but tracking is $10 extra.
Pricing
Pricing is flexible depending on subject matter, amount of detail and colour. Starting prices include black ink, grey tones, and a single colour highlight. Additional colour can be added for a fee and full colour pricing is detailed below.
If you have any questions, please email to discuss!
- 5x7: $75 +tax (building or two people.)
- Full colour add $50
- 8x10: $125 +tax (building or two people)
- Full colour add $75
- 11x14: $225 +tax (building or four people)
- Full colour add $100
Note: the 5x7 size is not suitable for a storefront/house drawing that includes people. For that, the 8x10 size is the smallest. See below for details on additional costs. If you have any questions, please ask :)
Additional costs
Additional costs will be clearly discussed with you.
These may include adding extra pets or people ($15 or $25) and scenes with lots of detail ($25 - $50).
Reduced pricing
To keep my art accessible, I take one commission per month at 30% off my normal rate. This is a no questions asked scenario, so if this is you, don't hestiate to email me.
Prints
Want to get an original ink drawing for yourself, but give copies to friends and family? I can make prints of any illustration for an additional fee--just ask!
Framing
Frames are glass and include a white matte and black wood frame.
- 8x10 frame w/ 5x7 matte: $30
- 11x14 frame w/ 8x10 matte: $40
- Framed illustrations are pick-up only. However, if you have mobility concerns, please let me know.
