Giving it away

As an Illustrator and cartoonist you have a very low opinion of what you produce more often than not. Not because you think the work is crappy, but because you dont truly belive that it has a value to others, so you constantly undercut yourself or give it away completly for free. I do the same with my websites, I try not to pay for hosting now, but in the past I have decided to 'do someone a favour' and have all the expense taken out of my wallet. Theres a kind of self doubt that anyone would want to pay for your work, and as such you can do yourself some serious harm as someone who should be making a living from their work.
In an interesting parralel Ive started doing artwork for people both in the guild and in game of their characters, not for actual money but in-game gold. I originally stated that these would be nice and cheap at about 20-40 Gold. Now, if you really know how to play this game, you know that this is freakin chickenfeed, and in all honesty de-values the work itself. I spent just over a week or two on and off on Grindells painting, and loved every minute. Its an A3 size print, and I sure as heck wouldnt charge a few pounds for one if it were in real life. So yeah, The point of this little post is that NO, Im not asking for money for doing this little Guild site, because this was for fun and helping out, and no Im not blackmailing folks for money for their art. Im trying to get Myself to recognise that my work has value, and I should treat it like such. That way others will too.

Annnnnnyway, prices for an image such as this one below, a full colour A3 digital painting now range from 500 to 600 Gold. And considering thats fake money... your getting a bargain friends.

Mate very nice painting, very very nice.
and Mya, deadeddo is single

lol, so is Peacebloom. A shame she is not.

Eddo Single?? well that marriage didnt last long >.<
Your kidding right??
Great picture of Grindéll Peachy Love it!! so when shall I pay you the remaining gold?
Myamanti

eddo is married, but deadeddo aint

Whenever works best. Im in no rush. Only just got enough for the Cold weather flying.

.....can i get one please peachy..? shy xx

Certainly. Send me an email at Wormwood_thorn@hotmail.com or an in-game message to Peacebloom. Or a PM in the forum. All I need is a few screen's of your character and a suggestion as to what you want your character doing etc.

Damn Peachy, Nice work on Grinnys toon,

Oh and btw, since i cant play wow, im gonna be the forum whore of this forum

that is some good work
*sells Viz to the highest bidder*

Khraine wrote:that is some good work
*sells Viz to the highest bidder*

Buys Khraine out for my freedom for 2G