FIRST OFF I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR EVEN CONSIDERING ME TO WORK WITH YOU!!!

FAQ

1. What kind of work can you do?
Album covers, CD layout design, logos.

2. How much do you charge?
Depends on the project and the budget of a band. Which all boils down on how much time it will take to finish the artwork. Prices may vary if it's a rushed job, then Ill have to charge extra due to the fact that I am already working on other projects. "Cheap albums are not good and good albums are not cheap"... I say this because I have many bands in the past wanting to pay the lowest price but want an ultra hyper detailed cover. You will get what you pay for, but I always put in more work, it's my nature. I have many bands that ask to do free work, if I didn't have a ton of bills to pay I would love to sit at home and do free work, but life doesn't work like that for your Ol' Pal Tony so please don't ask me to do work for free, I cant afford it.

3. How long will it take you to finish the artwork?
This depends on two things. First, depending on how detail-oriented the artwork is, this may take anywhere from 2-9 weeks. (Starts when I get the 1st half of payment) remember I am booked at least one month at this moment. Second, depending on how quick you are at responding to emails/phone calls. (I get some bands that will start the project then bail out, either because of a loss of a band member, or another life altering crisis.) If you need something done, but I don't hear back from you while we are working on your project, Ill move on to the next one. However, full payment is still required for the art; I don't like to leave artwork unfinished. So make sure that you are prepared for these steps, I need your full attention when I start working with you and your band.

4. What do I need to give you for you to create the artwork?
Half of the payment is given to me upfront (as soon as we agree on the price). The rest will be given when the job is completed. You may pay with money order or through paypal (paypal fees will be included extra in the price). I can work with pre-existing ideas, or if you are having a hard time with an idea, I can work on some sketches if I'm given the name of the title or I can let my imagination go wild and you always get more artwork done due to the fact that it is faster and there are no limitations.

5. After I decide to go forth with a project, what is the process of the artwork?
I will send you 3-5 (more if needed) thumbnails of the project; you can change and alter the thumbnails at no cost. Once you've finalized the thumbnails, youll receive colored comps (colored versions of the thumbnails). After approving the colored comps, then I will start the final render. Upon the final render, only slight moderations can be made. Major alterations will imply a separate fee. If you decide that you want to make major changes to the artwork AFTER I have started the final render, YOU WILL BE CHARGED. Please make sure you are satisfied with the thumbnails/ beginning stage, before the final render is drawn.

Once the artwork is finished and finalized it will be burned on to a CD format: (PC and MAC) ready for print: CD, T-shirt, website/myspace, posters, flyers, etc.
FREE no extra charge.

**One more thing, as part of the project, especially with album covers, I ask that I at least receive 10-15 CDs, 5 for portfolio, 5 for promos, 5 for personal. In return you will get a 11"x17" poster and T-shirt Design with the artwork of the cover $200 value. with one of each for portfolio.

Prices

Logos:
$200- & up

Covers:
$600-& up

Layout (per-page):
$20- & up...I only do layouts for bands that I have done covers for (for artist continuity) same goes for T-shirt designs.

All price includes, scanning, research, multiple formats, resizing for websites/ banners, photos, top 8 on my page.

*Tax, materials, and shipping / handling not included*

One last thing, a few bands that I have worked with in the past never give me credit nor tell their fans that I am doing work for them, not even a top 8. Personally I don't like working with bands that don't show respect. If you have that type of mindset don't waste my time. I don't want to work with people that think I am just some sort of art slave. It is all about helping each other out, and building a community. I get very excited working with bands, thus a huge fan of music, but it seems like people just don't care about the artist. Food for thought... it is the artwork on your CD that is going to let the people who never heard your music, illustrate what style and level of professionalism that you have. (Tell me that you never bought a CD just because it had a cool cover?) So SHOW SOME RESPECT for all people in the arts, the artwork always turns out better when you do. And you will be forever in my portfolio where ever I go you go. So for many years after we work together you will still be getting new fans. One last thing I speak with many bands and to make it fair for everyone once we agree on the price, and I recieve half of the pament I will put you in line (I DO NOT START ANY WORK UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED!) thus if I say that the art will take a few weeks to a month to do, it that is when I start on your project not when I get the payment. Many people think that I can start covers in a week, at the moment it is a months wait :}


If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask
E: tonykoehl@gmail.com
Studio (626) 335-9098
OR just e-mail me here in myspace.


Thanks again, Tony Koehl
P.S. I have many bands read this and never get back to me, if you could do me the favor, e-mail me and let me know that you read this, I wont be offended if you don't want to work with me :}