# Want to commission a comic-style art piece **URL:** \ **Category:** Marketplace\ **Created:** [September 15, 2014, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567 "2014-09-15T15:41:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2014, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/1 "2014-09-15T15:41:25Z")
I am looking to commission a work by an artist for a gift in comic-book style, basically like a family photo but as comic-book style art instead of something strictly realistic. Anyone have any recommendations for this kind of thing? I’m looking for a small, simple piece, maybe 8.5 x 11 or smaller with several family members and pets. Looking to spend maybe a maximum of $100. I’m afraid of getting ripped off if I just go online and search for artists. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2014, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/2 "2014-09-15T17:43:05Z")
I have personally commissioned [this artist](http://art-by---adamruss.deviantart.com/), who is good with a wide variety of styles (he did the cover art of my [first novel](http://www.amazon.com/Sailor-Skysea-C-F-Crawford-ebook/dp/B00BQO25SY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410802797&sr=8-1&keywords=sailor+of+the+skysea#_)). I was very pleased with his work, the speed of his work, and the value for my money. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/3 "2014-09-19T03:07:50Z")
Thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/4 "2014-09-19T11:47:39Z")
Did you contact him, or find someone else? ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/5 "2014-09-19T11:53:12Z")
I haven’t contacted anyone yet. Still looking over the recommendations I’ve gotten. ---
**Author:** ![CharlieKelly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecae2f/32.png) [@CharlieKelly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CharlieKelly)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2015, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/7 "2015-04-22T14:25:17Z")
I work in a comic book store, and my colleges an artist. I’m in the process of putting together a website for him with all his work on it. (I’m a web architect) He has a website with a really bad host just now, so I’m transfering it over to [1&1](http://www.1and1.com/transfer-website) this week and i’ll have it online by Friday. Will be sure to link you. ---
**Author:** ![SayTwo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e56c9b/32.png) [@SayTwo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SayTwo)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2015, 9:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/8 "2015-09-26T09:59:45Z")
I wonder if I can piggy-back on this thread. I am also looking for an artist, but more for graphic design (stickers, t-shirts, posters). I’m experimenting with DesignCrowd, but of course would love a great recommendation! The designs I have in mind are not terribly complex, nor is my budget large, so maybe a job for an amateur? I could pay 200 or 300 USD for a package of a few designs. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2015, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/9 "2015-09-26T11:31:48Z")
Go to DeivantArt, and wander around. Lot of talent, there. > **[DeviantArt - The Largest Online Art Gallery and Community](https://www.deviantart.com)** > > DeviantArt is where art and community thrive. Explore over 350 million pieces of art while connecting to fellow artists and art enthusiasts. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/11 "2019-02-18T01:27:41Z")
the girl that does the howbaby family comic does super cute stuff and her info is here [www.howbabycomic.com](http://www.howbabycomic.com) ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/12 "2019-02-18T02:09:13Z")
Reported ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-commission-a-comic-style-art-piece/698567/13 "2019-02-19T00:20:49Z")
> [@nightshadea](#): > > the girl that does the howbaby family comic does super cute stuff and her info is here [www.howbabycomic.com](http://www.howbabycomic.com) I suspect that, in the intervening 4 1/2 years since starting this thread, Acsenray may have found an artist. 😛