After having had to pass on Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) this year because of scheduling, the pandemic saw the cancellation of my usual cycle of conventions: Emerald City Comic Con, MCBA SpringCon, CONvergence, and now New York Comic Con. I’ve been working away as part of the crew of Season 4 of Young Justice from my apartment in Studio City, CA. I’m doing fine, but definitely missing my usual convention rounds. I’ve missed the time with friends, the travel, meeting fans, and the whole convention experience. So I jumped at the chance to take part in the Metaverse event put on my Reedpop, the people behind NYCC.
What is Metaverse? Here’s how they describe themselves:
New York Comic Con x MCM Comic Con’s Metaverse is a virtual realm that is the sum of all fandoms, taking place on October 8-11.
You’ll encounter FREE panels streamed to YouTube, experience one-of-a-kind interactions with your favorite celebs and creators, discover new releases, explore a rich exhibitor marketplace and our famous Artist Alley, get access to exclusive merchandise, and connect with other fans from across the globe to celebrate all things pop culture.
And for the rest of October, if you use the Coupon Code “METAVERSE” you can get 33% off any order of $50 or more. Which means you can get any 11″x17″ color print that normally sells online for $30 for the convention price of $20 if you buy 2 or more.
I’ll will be taking a limited number of sketch commissions at-con, but my sketch list fills up FAST! Even if you’re hoping to see me there ordering your sketch in advance is the best way to make sure you can get the original art you want. Plus, for ordering and paying in advance, I’m offering a FREE PRINT with any order of $100 or more. My full selection of prints can be seen in my Etsy store. Let me know which print you’d like to get for free with your commission when ordering.
I am taking orders for commissions to be shipped by mail as well, but orders tied to a convention appearance will take priority due to the definite time constraints.
All of my convention sketches are black ink on 9×12″ bristol. I will also draw on comic book sketch covers and in sketchbooks by request, but obviously I won’t be able to do the drawing in advance of a convention if I can’t get the sketchbook or sketch cover comic until the con.
Sketch Rates
Here are my sketch rates. Samples of different varieties of sketches are below!
Single Character – Full Figure:$100
Two Characters – Full Figure:$180
Head Sketch or Head-and-Shoulder:$60
Three or more characters, or 11×17 sketches: ($200+ – Will negotiate price based on request)
I expect demand to exceed my available time, so I will commit to commissions on a first-come, first-served basis. Place your order early so you don’t miss out!
Headshot or Head-and-Shoulder Sketches ($60)
Single-Character Sketches ($100)
Two-Character Sketches ($180)
(Note that an elaborate object like the TARDIS counts as a second character)
Three-Character or Negotiated Flat-Rate Sketches ($200+)
More Sketch Covers
(More samples of sketch covers I’ve done at various rates.)
How to Order
If you want to place a commission order, send me an email at chris@christopherjonesart.com. I will need the following information:
Your Name:
Contact Email:
Means of Delivery: (Pick up at ECCC, C2E2, or Send by Mail)
At-Con contact (Cell # for text messages, if applicable):
Shipping Address (If applicable):
Choose one option per commission ordered:
A) Head & Shoulders $60 B) Single Figure $100 C) Two Figures $180 D) Three or More Figures (Cost will be negotiated based on description)
Sketch Type:
A) 9″x12″ Bristol (Standard) B) Doctor Who Sketch Cover (+$5) C) Other
What would you like me to draw? Please specify character(s) and VERSION of character(s) (version of costume, in style of specific series, etc.).
Additional Comments/Questions:
For orders of $100 or more, specify which of my prints you would like as a free bonus! You can see the range of selections in myEtsy store.
Upon receipt of your email I will write you back to confirm the details of the order and ask any necessary follow up questions. I’ll instruct you on how to make payment via PayPal (including a postage & handling charge if the artwork is to be shipped). Once I have the payment I will complete your sketch it will be available for pick-up or shipped as per our arrangements.
This is my SEVENTH year at New York Comic Con and I couldn’t be more excited. This year Artist Alley will be in Hall 1B on the 1st Floor of the Javits Center and I will be at Booth B11 all 4 days!
Click here to add me to your My Show favorites so you remember to stop by!
FREE Convention Exclusive Mini-Print!
I have a new FREE convention exclusive mini-print for Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Facebook followers! It’s Squirrel Girl. With the Infinity Gauntlet. Because reasons. And it can be yours free.
Just show me that you follow me on Twitter, Instagram, or Tumblr, or like my Facebook page to claim one! And I’ll still have a limited supply of the ever popular Squirrel Girl with the Infinity Gauntlet, Millennial Falcon, and Wonder Woman in the Invisible Jet mini-prints, and Batman buttons free for followers if you would rather pick up one of those. Remember, these are convention-exclusive freebies. The only way to get one of these items to find me at a convention!
I will be doing commission sketches during New York Comic Con, but I expect my sketch list to fill up FAST, so if you’re hoping to get a sketch from me, try to stop by my Artist Alley table as early as possible.
Here are my sketch rates. Samples of different varieties of sketches are below!
Single Character – Full Figure:$100
Two Characters – Full Figure:$180
Head Sketch or Head-and-Shoulder:$60
Three or more characters, or 11×17 sketches: ($200+ – Will negotiate price based on request)
I expect demand to exceed my available time, so I will commit to commissions on a first-come, first-served basis. Place your order early so you don’t miss out!
3-Character or Negotiated Flat-Rate Sketches ($200+)
More Sketch Covers (More samples of sketch covers I’ve done at various rates.)
Mister J!!
Joining me once again at the con will be booth babecosplay personalityMr. J! He’s generally happy to take photos with anybody and may even have something special for kids – what a clown!
On Saturday August 25 I’ll be at Pikeville Comic Con in Pikeville, KY. As usual I’ll have 11″x17″ and 8.5″x11″ prints for sale and am happy to chat with fans and autographs and photos are free (as always)!
Commission Sketches
But what about commission sketches? Yes, I’ll be doing those, too. But it’s a 1-day convention and time will be short. I’ll only have time for a few sketches in between talking to fans at my table throughout the convention day. If you want a sketch from me at Pikeville Comic Con, I recommend emailing me NOW and placing an order in advance. Then I can walk into the convention with the artwork already done and ready for pick-up.
My rates continue to be $60 for a head-and-shoulders character sketch, $100 for a full-figure view of a character. I can add additional characters to the same sketch for $80 per character. My sketches are ink drawings are black and white line art on 9″x12″ Bristol. I’ll do commission sketches for the same rates in sketchbooks or on sketch covers for the same rates if you provide the book.
Contact me at chris@ChristopherJonesArt.com and let me know what you’d like by way of a commission sketch. I’ll email you back with a confirmation or any follow-up questions. You can pay me when you pick the art up at the convention.
Wanting some original art from me but won’t be in Pikeville, Kentucky this Saturday? I’m also taking pre-orders for New York Comic Con in October, and can also send commission sketches by mail (but I’ll have to charge an additional shipping fee for that option).
11×17 Prints
I’ll have my usual mix of Doctor Who and superhero prints available at the Pikeville convention. My 11″x17″ prints are $20 each or 3 for $50.
If you’re a Young Justice fans like me and are chomping at the bit for the premiere of the long awaited 3rd Season, I have a bonanza of prints to tide you over!
Those are only a few of my 11″x17″ prints – stop my Artist Alley table to see them all!
8.5 x 11 Prints
I’ll also have my selection of 8.5″x11″ prints at $10 (color) and$5 (black & white)
As usual, all my prints are available from my Etsy store, but they’re cheaper to get from me in person at my discounted convention prices.
If you’re in the Twin Cities area and want to see me to have me sign your books, to buy one of my prints or comics, or to even have me draw a sketch for you, you’re in luck! On Saturday June 27 I will be a guest at ComicCard along with fellow comics creators Paul Pelletier, Erik Burnham, Dave Wheeler, Frank Fosco, and Dave Strong.
ComicCard brings the best of comic books, sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles under one roof, and will also feature sports guests including former Vikings Jake Reed and Keith Millard.
New Prints Since Last Year
I’ll have my usual selection of prints from my 11″x17″ full color prints for $20 each or 3 for $50, and 8.5″x11″ black-and-white prints $5.
I will be doing sketches during the convention. Stop by my table, U10, on Friday or Saturday to get on my list! Here are my at-the-con sketch rates.
Full Figure: $60 for the first character + $40 for each additional character Head Sketch (shoulders & up): $40
In addition to selling comics and artwork, I’ll also have free mini-prints for my Facebook and Twitter followers!
ComicCard Admission to ComicCard is only $5 and kids get in free. 10:00am – 4:30pm at the Bloomington Armory 3300 W. 98th St., Bloomington, MN [Directions]
Christopher Jones is a comic book artist who has worked on DC's Young Justice, The Batman Strikes!, Batman '66, Justice League Adventures; Marvel's Superhero Squad, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes; Titan's Doctor Who; Re-Animator, Dr. Blink: Superhero Shrink & more!