How much is Trading card artwork rates?

How much is Trading card artwork rates?


What is the ratefor Trading Card artworks like Starwars and Lord of the Ring.

How much is Trading card artwork rates?
I knew two people who were contracted to do cards for the original Magic deck while they were still in the works being sold to Wizards of the Coast. It took the artists forever to be paid. When they eventually DID get their checks, it was $150 per card. Each of them had done six cards for the collection. The size they worked in was around 8x12" in size, the art was shrunk down to what was needed, and cropped a bit. I believe the Wizards of the Coast kept the originals, in case reprints were needed to be made.





If you email the art editor and ask their rates, you can get a more definite feel for the pay scale. But most use artists they've already worked with or with those whose portfolios they've seen. You have to be professional and send a query letter to them with samples of your work and a return envelope. They work just like most publishers, so follow the format.
Reply:DEPENDS ON HOW GOOD YOU ARE, BUT THE


PAY IS GOOD. IF YOU THINK YOU CAN DO IT, GRAB IT. YOU'LL BE WORKING IN A MUCH LARGER SIZE, SO IT'S MUCH EASIER. IF YOU CAN DO IT DIGITALLY MUCH BETTER.
Reply:Be careful of the companies you do work for. Some of them are notorious for not paying artists. Especially the small "new" companies.