stinkerpants design

How much do you charge for your custom services?

Because all of Stinkerpants’ designs are custom made, the pricing varies on the design, printing and paper. For a general idea of what to expect, plus a pretty comprehensive list of printing and envelope costs, click here.

I think I want an Event Theme…but what does term “limited rights” mean?

Basically, “limited rights” means that you can print the drawing as many times as you want for your event, but you’re not allowed to sell anything with the image on it (or the image itself).

Do I get a finished product if I order something from you?

You will get a beautifully finished product. I am a very picky person, so you can be assured it will be of the highest quality, too.

All finished products are printed on at least 30% post-consumer recycled paper.  The base paper (which is gorgeous, if I do say so myself!) is 100% recycled.  All inks used are environmentally friendly.  I’m a bit of a hippy, so these things are very important to me.

How long does it take to get my finished product once I place my order?

There are several stages to the process, but the short answer is “generally around 6 weeks.” From sketch to final proof is 4 weeks. Printing is generally about 2 weeks (letterpress is longer). Please keep in mind that extra revisions take time, so if you have a lot of things you want changed, it will take longer.

Do you accommodate rush orders?

Depending on my schedule, I can accommodate rush orders, yes.  For an added fee of $150, I can sometimes cut the drawing time down from 4 weeks to 1 week.  Contact me to inquire about my current schedule.

What if I don’t like the final product, or I want a lot of things changed?

My main goal is to make sure that you’re happy with what you get–that’s what the sketch and brainstorming phase is for! Generally speaking, most clients have some revisions, but they are usually small things like font choice, hair color, and clothing color. If you want an entire drawing changed, there will likely be an additional fee; my design fee includes a certain number of design hours, which are usually met during the initial design phase. Extensive revisions (such as the re-drawing of an entire piece) will likely go into overtime.

Can you make my eyes open, or add a nose for me?

The short answer: maybe.
The long answer: As an artist, it’s really important for me to maintain a consistent style to my work–that way, when people come to my website and check out my portfolio, they know what they’re getting.  I’d also like people to see a drawing and think “that’s from Stinkerpants!”  That kind of recognition only comes from having a very dependable, consistent style.  I am definitely willing to add open eyes (instead of the happy lines) in most cases, but I definitely feel that adding noses would change the overall look of my drawings, so they’re a no go.  Sorry!

Can I reuse artwork that you have already created?

It depends.  I want to make sure that each of my clients gets a completely unique creation, so I prefer not to completely redo an entire drawing with different people in it.  That said, I totally understand that you might be inspired by some of the drawings in my portfolio.  Contact me, and we’ll talk!

If you’re thinking to have a print made of a drawing I’ve already done, but have the people taken out (for example, I’ve done this for the San Francisco skyline drawing), I can definitely accommodate you.  Just let me know what you’re looking for!

Can I use the design on other things?

No, the original artwork becomes the property of Stinkerpants Designs. To use the drawing on a website or printed materials without my written consent violates the copyright, even if it’s just for personal use.  The artwork is all an artist has, so hopefully you understand where I’m coming from.

I do offer a “theme” option, in which you purchase limited rights to the design so you can use it on other things. People most often do this for events; they put their images on Out of Town bags, programs…even their wedding cakes!

Can I get a big version of my design, to hang on my wall?

Sure! There are a few different options for these, ranging from high quality giclée prints (which you can put in your own frame) to mounted, ready-to-hang pieces of art.  Prices range from $30 to $150. Contact me for more information.

Do I get to see a proof, and do I have to pay for it?

Of course, and no way!  You will see a proof of exactly what goes to the printer, and the cost is included in the design fee. If you have revisions after you’ve approved the final proof and it’s been sent to the printer, there are additional charges. If you want something changed after the product has been printed, you’ll have to pay for a repeat printing.

How do I find out the latest news about Stinkerpants Designs?

Why, thank you for asking!  I have an announcement-only mailing list through Google Groups.  I send out an announcement about once per month (sometimes less, but never more) with all the latest news.  Please sign up!  I really appreciate your support.

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Where did you come up with the name “stinkerpants”?

I honestly have no idea. It has been my online name since 2004. I was forced to sign up for an online profile once, and it was the first thing that came to mind. And then it just sort of…stuck.

I think your business name is weird, and I really hate your logo. Will it be on my product?

If I do wedding invitations for you, my business name will not be on any part of the product. Same with Save the Date postcards–my priority is for your product to look perfect, design-wise, and I don’t want my name anywhere obtrusive. On all folded cards (such as thank you cards), the business name is printed on the back, but not the logo.

Where do you get your stuff printed?

It depends on the type of printing. I work with several local Bay Area printers; I like to form relationships with the people I work with instead of dealing with faceless online printers. This allows me to have more control over the finished product, and gives me more confidence that I can fix any problems quickly.

Can I use your illustration for…?

The images that appear on this site are copyrighted and not licensed for personal or commercial use. Please don’t take my images. If you have any questions, ask!