Illustrator Quote Template
An illustrator quote commits to one fixed price for a defined scope: here $2,640.00 for cover art and four interior spot illustrations for a self-published children's book, built from 6 lines with a 50% deposit on acceptance. It is valid for 30 days and has a signature block. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for an illustrator: cover art and four interior spot illustrations for a self-published children's book. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Westbrook Illustration
802 Market Street
Springfield, IL 62704
billing@example.com
(615) 555-0102
Quote
Quote for
Morgan Ellis
311 Pine Road
Salem, MA 01970
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover illustration, full colorFront cover with wraparound background | 1 each | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| Interior spot illustrationsBlack and white, half page | 4 each | $175.00 | $700.00 |
| Character sketches and approvalsTwo sketch rounds | 3 hr | $60.00 | $180.00 |
| Usage licence: print and ebook, worldwide, 5 years | 1 licence | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Rush fee, delivery in 10 days25% of illustration fees | 1 each | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Print-ready file preparation300 dpi, CMYK, bleed on cover | 1 hr | $60.00 | $60.00 |
- Subtotal
- $2,640.00
- Quote total
- $2,640.00
Notes
Fixed price for the scope listed. A third to a half of the fee is usually paid when sketches are approved, before final rendering starts. Sign and return to accept.
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Illustrator quote at a glance
| Fixed price | $2,640.00 before tax |
|---|---|
| Scope | Cover art and four interior spot illustrations for a self-published children's book |
| Valid until | 30 days after the quote date |
| Due on acceptance | $1,320.00 (50%) |
| Due on completion | $1,320.00 |
| Lines quoted | 6 |
What the $2,640.00 illustrator quote covers
| Included | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cover illustration, full color (Front cover with wraparound background) | 1 each | $900.00 |
| Interior spot illustrations (Black and white, half page) | 4 each | $700.00 |
| Character sketches and approvals (Two sketch rounds) | 3 hr | $180.00 |
| Usage licence: print and ebook, worldwide, 5 years | 1 licence | $400.00 |
| Rush fee, delivery in 10 days (25% of illustration fees) | 1 each | $400.00 |
| Print-ready file preparation (300 dpi, CMYK, bleed on cover) | 1 hr | $60.00 |
| Quoted price | $2,640.00 |
Quoting illustration work at a fixed price
An illustration quote should cover the number of pieces, color or black and white, sketch rounds, the licence scope and the delivery date.
The quote turns 4 hours of labour into a fixed $240.00; if the job runs over, the illustration business absorbs the extra time, so quote hours you are confident about.
The biggest single commitment is "Cover illustration, full color" at $900.00 (34% of the price): name the exact model, grade or deliverable so there is no argument about what was promised.
What is fixed in this quote
- Services: Cover illustration, full color and Interior spot illustrations, fixed at $1,600.00.
- Fees: Usage licence: print and ebook, worldwide, 5 years and Rush fee, delivery in 10 days, fixed at $800.00.
- Labour: Character sketches and approvals and Print-ready file preparation, fixed at $240.00.
- Anything outside "Cover art and four interior spot illustrations for a self-published children's book" needs a new quote or a signed variation.
The acceptance block
A quote becomes an agreement when the customer accepts it; leave room at the bottom of quote QUO-1344 for:
- The accepted price, $2,640.00, and the quote number
- Customer name (Morgan Ellis in the sample), signature and date
- The deposit due on signing, $1,320.00, and how to pay it
- The last day the price holds (30 days after issue in this sample)
Illustrator pricing tips
- Price the licence as its own line describing medium, territory and term, because publishers reuse covers on merchandise and ads, and each new use should trigger a new fee.
- A rush fee belongs on a separate line with the percentage shown, which protects your base rate for the next job and shows the client what the deadline cost.
- Bill a kill fee if work stops after sketches, often a quarter to a half of the fee, and name the stage reached on the invoice so the record is clear.
- Write that the client receives a licence, not the copyright or the original artwork, unless you are selling those too and have priced them.
Quote or estimate for illustration work?
Illustrators rarely need a separate estimate: the scope is usually clear enough to commit to a price such as $2,640.00 up front.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write an illustrator quote?
List exactly what is included (6 lines for cover art and four interior spot illustrations for a self-published children's book in the sample), give one fixed price ($2,640.00), the validity period and payment terms, and add a signature block for acceptance.
Is a illustrator quote binding once accepted?
Generally yes: an accepted quote is a fixed-price offer for the scope it describes, so extra work needs a new quote or a signed variation. Local contract law decides the details.
Should a illustrator quote ask for a deposit?
A third to a half of the fee is usually paid when sketches are approved, before final rendering starts.