So I've been trying to make more art that is print worthy. I have a few pieces that obviously sell better than others and even those are old now and I know I can do much better. But I'm not totally sure what direction I should be headed in since this fandom is all about custom work vs premade unless you've made a huge name for yourself already. So I have some questions for you guys that will hopefully help me figure things out! Any and all help is much appreciated!
Thanks for your time! I already have a printing service lined up, I just need to know what to send them!
-Do you buy prints? Why or why not?
Sometimes. There's only so much space on a bedroom wall!
-What subject matter do you prefer in prints (i.e fanart of your favorite characters, generic furries/pictures of your favorite species, etc)
Action scenes, dragons, weird creatures, movie poster-like, propaganda-like, Pokemon, Monster Hunter
-Are you more likely to buy general, mature (i.e pinups) or adult (i.e porn) prints?
General prints. I'm not one to shove porn all over my walls.
-What size prints do you prefer (i.e 8.5x11, 11x17, poster size, etc)?
Most of mine are poster sized. 11x17 is a good size since I printed my own stuff out around that as a test one time. 8.5x11 might be too small to see at a distance but it also keeps cost down.
-What do you think is a fair price for an average print?
Depends on size and how much you spent to print it! The posters I got were actually at a store and were probably around 10 dollars? But the paper quality is, well, disposable. I would pay more for better quality paper. $20 or more.
-Are there any pieces in my gallery, INCLUDING commissions, you would like to see available as prints?
THIS. Such a cool pose. https://www.weasyl.com/submission/736726/mega-blaziken
-Any other comments?
I'm weird and prefer pre-made prints over custom. If I wanted custom, I'd take a commission.
Thanks a bunch!
Do you buy prints? Why or why not?
-I've bought prints at ACEN, and a couple from someone's storeenvy.
What subject matter do you prefer in prints (i.e fanart of your favorite characters, generic furries/pictures of your favorite species, etc)
-All of the ones i have minus one are Teen Wolf related. I do plan to get some Hobbit ones too. So I like fanart. And sharks, the one that isn't fanart is a 'shark puppy' thing.
Are you more likely to buy general, mature (i.e pinups) or adult (i.e porn) prints?
-General! I live with my grandparents so. lol I'm not opposed to some porn comics though.
What size prints do you prefer (i.e 8.5x11, 11x17, poster size, etc)?
8.5x11-11x17 are the two i like. I do also like 4x6 for simple little prints
What do you think is a fair price for an average print?
Do you buy prints? Why or why not?
I sure do! Because I love plastering my walls with gorgeous artwork. I find it inspiring. -looks at bare ass walls- Of course... I need to find a good way to put them up without damaging them....
What subject matter do you prefer in prints (i.e fanart of your favorite characters, generic furries/pictures of your favorite species, etc)
Mostly fanart, though if I really like the style of something, I will get it. People with unique styles always attract my attention almost as much as people with realistic or semi-realistic styles.
Are you more likely to buy general, mature (i.e pinups) or adult (i.e porn) prints?
General, though I have a couple pin ups. But definitely more likely to buy general. I like displaying my art after all, and once I figure out how to, I'm going to plaster my place with them.
What size prints do you prefer (i.e 8.5x11, 11x17, poster size, etc)?
I like a good variety, though anything bigger than just "piece of printer paper" is preferable.
What do you think is a fair price for an average print?
I've spent anywhere from $10 to $80 depending on the print, the size, and the artist, but for something that's 8.5x11 I'd say $20 or so. Seems to be the most common price I've found.
Are there any pieces in my gallery, INCLUDING commissions, you would like to see available as prints?
https://www.weasyl.com/submission/795588/messy
https://www.weasyl.com/submission/760156/living-on-the-edge
And exactly no one was surprised >_>
Any other comments?
Love you <3
Do you buy prints? Why or why not?
I do! Mostly because I like art and I hate white walls.
What subject matter do you prefer in prints (i.e fanart of your favorite characters, generic furries/pictures of your favorite species, etc)
I tend not to buy fanart, not on purpose necessarily, but I suppose it just doesn't grab me most of the time. I tend to be attracted to work with a lot of content in the image, and when I say content I don't mean filled to the brim with figures or stuff, I mean I like well composed images.
Are you more likely to buy general, mature (i.e pinups) or adult (i.e porn) prints?
I probably wouldn't buy erotic prints from anyone, but everyone's different. I think mature type work would be fine, artistic nudes never bothered anyone lol.
What size prints do you prefer (i.e 8.5x11, 11x17, poster size, etc)?
Depends on the composition and my wallet. I tend to go for larger prints personally.
What do you think is a fair price for an average print?
it depends on the quality of the print I think. I struggled a lot with printing early on, and I'm sorry to admit that before I knew any better I had sent out some pretty pathetic prints in the quality department. I'm a little wiser now.
Out of your pocket you can expect to pay 6-35 for your prints, depending on the materials and size, and you should charge at least 2-3 times what it cost you, some people go up to 8x, but I think that's a little much personally.
You'd probably want to think about shipping as well. If you sold a plaque mounted piece of art it would be fairly heavy and cost more to ship. But also wouldn't be bendable and ruined in transit.
Are there any pieces in my gallery, INCLUDING commissions, you would like to see available as prints?
I think this one is pretty, but I also think it's the most complete
https://www.weasyl.com/submission/837868/commission-themanifesto
That 9 hour paint time probably helped.
I also like this stuff, but you'd need to take a truer photo.
https://www.weasyl.com/submission/212390/rabbit
Any other comments?
Not really! But I wish you much luck with your venture :D
Thanks a bunch! I already have my printer lined up and they're very reasonably priced. Fortunately I'm only looking for standard prints to bring to conventions. Matted or mounted pieces will be few and far between lol.
I will definitely be asking that commissioner for permission to get prints! I agree, it is currently the most complete piece in my gallery. As for the Rabbit one, I can't legally sell anything with that character. They're copyrighted and they aren't a large corporation like Nintendo or Disney so a) they are actually hurt by the money they lose on it and b) it's much easier for them to track me down XD
Thanks for your input!
Do you buy prints? Why or why not?
I do! When I can. XP I would love to add more prints to my collection. I like them because I love art and artists, and the paintings and drawings people make are magnificent works of art. (cough cough Syour work cough cough Oi, gotta get this checked out.)
What subject matter do you prefer in prints (i.e fanart of your favorite characters, generic furries/pictures of your favorite species, etc)
English Bull Terriers. That's it. I'm a bully whore.
Just kidding, I love a lot of different species. I am easy to please. XP
Are you more likely to buy general, mature (i.e pinups) or adult (i.e porn) prints?
No actually. I prefer something that I can put up on my wall for all to enjoy.... But I wouldn't mind getting a just for me type thing. Tasteful mature art is nice, I just tend to be mindful of everyone. XP Especially my mom... Since I live at home... Yeah...
What size prints do you prefer (i.e 8.5x11, 11x17, poster size, etc)?
8.5X11 is pretty perfect. Big enough for detail, but small enough to move or store. That size also means I can have more of them in one place.
What do you think is a fair price for an average print?
I don't mind spending between $5-$15 on a print. Depending on material. If it's a cartstock paper, I know it isn't as durable or costly as a cardboard backing.
Are there any pieces in my gallery, INCLUDING commissions, you would like to see available as prints?
All of it. O_O Give me them all.
Jk, I really love the way you did your Fashionista piece, I would totally put that up on my wall. Like, tame pin ups of various characters and species are really cool.
Any other comments?
Farta er I mean Sparta is a cool dog. You rock hambone.
Do you buy prints? Why or why not?
I do, but they tend to be print books since I don't have a lot of room to hang them and I tend to lose binders.
What subject matter do you prefer in prints (i.e fanart of your favorite characters, generic furries/pictures of your favorite species, etc)
Fanart, Original characters,
Are you more likely to buy general, mature (i.e pinups) or adult (i.e porn) prints?
General to Mature, I can't go hanging up porn in my living room ;D I don't mind bloody stuff or pinups but with a habit of losing binders I tend to either hang or try to store prints I get.
What size prints do you prefer (i.e 8.5x11, 11x17, poster size, etc)?
8.5 x 11 or 9 x 12. 11 x 17 and up just gets too big for my tastes.
What do you think is a fair price for an average print?
I haven't bought prints in a while, but for something I liked, if I had the money on hand I'd easily drop 10-30$ on a print depending on paper and print quality (I worked at a print shop I can't help it, little things get to me ;~;) . 35-50$ for a larger size (11x17, 13 x19)
Are there any pieces in my gallery, INCLUDING commissions, you would like to see available as prints?
Dat Soundwave doe
In all seriousness, any and all of your paintings and your non-commission stuff (I feel weird buying prints of other people's commissions?)
Any other comments?
Make dat bank, son!
Do you buy prints? Why or why not?
What subject matter do you prefer in prints (i.e fanart of your favorite characters, generic furries/pictures of your favorite species, etc)
-Hmm I've mostly purchased prints of Fanart, but then again I've only been to Anime Cons. Generic Furries/Anthros would be something Id get too depending on the artist!
Are you more likely to buy general, mature (i.e pinups) or adult (i.e porn) prints?
-I prefer general or slightly mature prints
What size prints do you prefer (i.e 8.5x11, 11x17, poster size, etc)?
What do you think is a fair price for an average print?
Are there any pieces in my gallery, INCLUDING commissions, you would like to see available as prints?
Any other comments?
Do you buy prints? Why or why not?
Yeah, I buy them at cons and occasionally online, mostly to show support to artists I like (my commission budget is eternally in the red.)
What subject matter do you prefer in prints (i.e fanart of your favorite characters, generic furries/pictures of your favorite species, etc)
Varies considerably; I guess I am drawn more to mood than subject matter specifically, if a piece hits the right note of quirkiness, uniqueness, and skill, I will probably want a print of it.
Are you more likely to buy general, mature (i.e pinups) or adult (i.e porn) prints?
See above. I suppose I own more general-audiences prints because printed furry adult work tends to be more... homogenous? Wolves, foxes, and dragons in 5 standard poses, heh. But I do buy pinups and porn when I find them appealing on the aforementioned levels. The first prints I ever bought were a tattooed naked mole rat and and an antlered doe (artwork © Caliban).
What size prints do you prefer (i.e 8.5x11, 11x17, poster size, etc)?
Usually 8.5x11s, they fit nicely in folders when I don't have a frame right away. If I buy larger prints, they typically are already framed/matted and ready to hang.
What do you think is a fair price for an average print?
We-ell, that depends on a lot of variables, since there are a lot of print options: loose, matted, matted and framed; unsigned, signed, signed/numbered by the artist; to say nothing of print/paper quality, etc. and so on. I guess for an un-matted, un-signed 8.5x11" print, I would consider <$8 "too cheap" and >$25 "too expensive". Roughly.
Follow-up later, gotta get to work. /scurry
Are there any pieces in my gallery, INCLUDING commissions, you would like to see available as prints?
Gosh you have a lot of art. The body positive dog ladies for sure, some of your shark paintings. I'd say "that painting you did of The Spine" but that's a good point about the copyright issues, suggestion retracted. Probably some other stuff I've forgotten about and couldn't find? WEIRD ALIENS HAVING WEIRD ALIEN SEX.
Any other comments?
Well you know how much I love writing UNASSAILABLE WALLS OF TEXT but I think I'm good. You're a cool dude, stay frosty.
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Do you buy prints? Why or why not?
What subject matter do you prefer in prints (i.e fanart of your favorite characters, generic furries/pictures of your favorite species, etc)
Are you more likely to buy general, mature (i.e pinups) or adult (i.e porn) prints?
What size prints do you prefer (i.e 8.5x11, 11x17, poster size, etc)?
What do you think is a fair price for an average print?