Hi again, I've just been advised that discussing pricing on the list-serv is not a great idea- but if you have any recommendations or otherwise about the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook (or other resources)- rather than posting actual rates- I'd still love to know. Thanks, Emma On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 12:54 PM, Emma Scheltema <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I wonder if anyone would have any suggestions for resources for pricing > for commissioned scientific illustrations? I am a beginning science > illustrator (I have no formal qualifications in this area, besides my > degree in science and having done Lana Johnsons Entomological Illustration > class), so would obviously expect a lower rate than someone with lots of > experience. The thing is I really have no idea what to charge, besides > having read not to use an hourly rate (at this stage no doubt much longer > than an experienced pro anyway). I have been asked to do some illustrations > for a professor at my university and am at a loss for what to sort of fee > would be reasonable. > > I have heard of the graphic artists guild handbook for pricing and wonder > if that would also be suitable for scientific illustrators? The only other > thing is that I am in New Zealand and I'm guessing that rates here would be > different again than they are in the US. Do any illustrators from > 'down-under' use these guidelines at all? > > Basically I wonder if any of you experienced illustrators would be able to > point me in the direction of any other resources relating to pricing- I > would greatly appreciate it! > > Thanks in advance! > > Emma > > www.scientific.emmascheltema.com > > Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the instructions at http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv