If you’re reading this (and you clearly are), you love two things: San Diego Comic-Con and art. SDCC is one of the magical places you can go to meet the artist(s) behind your favorite comics, talk to them, and even commission original artwork from them. Of course, these commissions take time, and while some artists offer walk-up commissions at their table, many like to prepare in advance and open commissions prior to SDCC.
We’ve compiled a list of artists who have opened their SDCC pre-convention commissions. This list will change as we get closer to the con, so if you don’t see your favorite artist listed, keep checking back.
[NEW] Artist Name: Samson Martinez
Commission Status: Open
Cost: 5″ x 7″: $80 / 11″ x 17″: $150
Order Information: DM artist via Instagram. Pick up at SDCC Booth #E-11 (The Rendering Associates). Earlier arrangements can be discussed.
Contact Info: Instagram / Facebook / Patreon / Website
Artist Name: Cat Staggs
Commission Status: Open (limited spots available)
Cost: 9″ x 12″ black and white single figure, headshot: $250 / 11″ x 14″ black and white single figure: $400 / two figures: $550 / 9″ x 12″ full color single figure headshot, minimal background: $400 / 11″ x 14″ full color single figure, minimal background: $650
Order Information: Order via email at info@catstaggs.com with subject “SDCC2024 commission.” Pick-up at SDCC Booth/Table #TBD.
Contact Info: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website / Email
Artist Name: Sean Forney
Commission Status: Open
Cost: Headshot – Black & White $50 / Color $100. Bust – Black & White $100 / Color $150. 3/4 to Full Figure – Black & White $200 / Color $300.
Order Information: Order via email (seanforneyart@gmail.com). Pick-up at Artist Alley EE-03.
Contact Info: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website / Email
Artist Name: Vince Alvendia (EggdropRamen Studios)
Commission Status: Open
Cost: Single character, black and white with spot color head/torso on A4 paper only: $55
Order Information: Order via artist’s website. Pick up at Artists’ Alley Table #DD-02.
Contact Info: Instagram / Twitter / Website
Artist Name: James Pascoe
Commission Status: Open
Cost: All commissions done on 11″x 17″ unless otherwise requested. Head shot: $75 / Bust: $125 / One figure: $175 / One figure with backgrounds: $200-$250
Order Information: Email artist or text at (415) 533-9938. Pick up at Table #TBD.
Contact Info: Instagram / Facebook / Website / Email
Artist Name: Ken Christiansen
Commission Status: Open
Cost: Basic – 3/4 view (knees up) on 8.5″ x 11″ Bristol paper: $200 single character (+$100 each additional character) / Full figure: $250 single character (+$100 each additional character)
Large scale – 3/4 view (knees up) on 11″ x 17″ Bristol paper: $275 single character (+$75 each additional character) / Full figure: $350 single character (+$100 each additional character)
Order Information: Message the Art of Ken Christiansen Facebook Page, or send an email to ken@badflip.com. Pick up at Artists’ Alley Table #HH-03.
Contact Info: Instagram / Facebook / Website / Email
Artist Name: Andres Labrada
Commission Status: Open (10 spots total)
Cost: 2.5″ x 3.5″ sketch cards (pen and ink): $35 / A5 (5.8″ x 8.3″) single character: $70 / Comic book sketch cover: $100 / Japanese art board: $100
Order Information: Order via artist’s Etsy site. Pick up at Table #TBD
Contact Info: Instagram / Facebook / Website / BlueSky / Email
Artist Name: “Zorilita” Mary Bellamy
Commission Status: Open
Cost: 2.5″ x 3.5″ sketch cards: $25 / 4″ x 6″ single character: $50 / 8″ x 10″ traditional commission (up to two characters): $150
Note: Detailed background/extra character: +$15 each
Order Information: Contact artist via email. Pick up at Table #TBD
Contact Info: Instagram / Facebook / Website / Twitter / Email
Artist Name: Mark Alvarado
Commission Status: Open
Cost: Headshot (9″ x 12″ black and white): $150 / Headshot (9″ x 12″ full color): $250 / Full Body: $350 (9″ x 12″ Full Color or Black and White) / Blank Comic cover: $500
Ordering: Email with description. Pick up at SDCC table #TBD (can be shipped for extra cost)
Contact Info: Website / Twitter / Instagram / Email
Artist Name: Nan Hockin
Commission Status: Open
Cost: Contact artist
Pick-Up/Delivery: Email the artist with a description of what you’d like at nan@nanhockin.com. Pick up at SDCC Small Press Table #F-11.
Contact Info: Email / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Website
Artist Name: Saoee (Clarice Menguito)
Commission Status: Open (via Next Comic Art)
Cost: Mixed media 7″ x 8″: $250
Ordering: Order via Next Comic Art website. Pick up at SDCC Table #TBD only.
Contact Info: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Website
Artist Name: Tony S. Daniel
Commission Status: Open (limited slots)
Cost: Headshot (9″ x 12″ black and white): $400 / Three-quarter body (9″ x 12″ black and white): $800 / Full body (9″ x 12″ black and white): $1,000
Ordering: Order via website. Pick up at SDCC Table #TBD (or can be shipped at extra cost).
Contact Info: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Website
Artist Name: Don Nguyen
Commission Status: Open
Cost: Full color sketchcards: $25+ / Sketch covers: $75+ / 9″ x 12″: $120+ / Tabloid page (11″ x 17″) or 10″ x 16″ canvas sheet: $200+
Ordering: Order and pick up at Artists’ Alley Table #HH-01
Contact Info: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Website
Artist Name: James C. Mulligan
Commission Status: Open
Cost: Single Character Pencil Sketch with Watercolor Wash 8.5″x11″: Starting at $650
Single or Dual Character Full Watercolor and Copic Market 8.5″x11″: Starting at $940
Dual or Trio Characters Full Watercolor and Copic Market 8.5″x11″: Starting at $1,125
Four+ Characters Full Watercolor and Copic Market 8.5″x11″: Starting at $1,875
Pick-Up/Delivery: Order online and pick-up at event only
Contact Info: Instagram / Facebook / Website
Artist Name: Peter Nguyen
Commission Status: Open
Cost: 11″x14″ Bristol Water Color & Col Erase: Heads / Busts — Contact for price
Ordering: Contact via e-mail
Pick-Up: Pick-up at Artists’ Alley Table #CC-03
Contact Info: E-mail / Website / BlueSky / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook