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After watching how booktok is making people fall for overconsumerism with book hauls and such, it was nice to go to my local library. They even put how much I'm saving, and I wonder if other libraries do that too! Please let me know!

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JOMP BPC || April 9 || Up In The Clouds:

All attempts at finding clouds on this absolutely beautiful day ended in failure. Please accept a stunning blue sky instead!

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snoopy encourages you to buy a new book!

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(Example above is for a £65 commission with no discounts applied, not the exact commission pictured)

A few people have asked about my commission prices recently, either out of interest for selling their own art or suggesting that the prices are a bit high. I thought it would be interesting to share a breakdown!

I’m lucky enough to have a full time job that I mostly enjoy, so this isn’t make or break for me, but if this was my only job I would definitely have to charge more than I do to make it worthwhile. Either that or use templates, copy and paste, type lettering or use a lower quality or less ethical printing company.

I’m not complaining by any means- just explaining. I think the more correct price for the amount of work would be about £20 or £30 higher, the costs definitely surprised me when I started, and more so at tax time.

I do love drawing these though, finding out people’s favourite books, looking at all the different editions to pick ones that match, or hunting specific ones down if asked to- and it’s so great getting nice reviews or seeing them up in people’s houses. For anyone looking to start selling their art, I’d also highly recommend getting some prints/stickers/bookmarks etc for sale too, as commissions come in so unevenly.

Happy to answer any questions!

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#i love this level of transparency #i hope to one day be able to comission one of these!! #the dream

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𝖠𝗋𝗍 𝖻𝗒 𝖠𝗇𝗇𝖺-𝖫𝖺𝗎𝗋𝖺 𝖲𝗎𝗅𝗅𝗂𝗏𝖺𝗇 | 𝖨𝖦: 𝖺𝗇𝗇𝖺𝗅𝖺𝗎𝗋𝖺_𝖺𝗋𝗍

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New commission!

I had started this in good time, then impulsively peeled off my screen protector because it got too dirty, not realising that I’m now so used to drawing with one on that I was incapable of continuing without ordering another, so I just got finished in time to retain my coveted Etsy perfect shipping record. Stressful!

Which of these have you read?

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City Lights really is an absolutely magical bookstore. I wanted to buy every book there.

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New stickers!

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What books have you done this to?

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Please read queer books all year round, not just in June

Remember, read queer all year

LGBTQ+ people don't disappear after June

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Interrupting my monthly tbr because my manager gave me this book to read. I know it's super popular, however it isn't something I would ever usually reach for, so I'm excited to read out of my comfort zone. Also realised my jumper and trousers match the cover quite well today

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The Antiquarian Bookshop -  Eline Brontsema , 2021.

Dutch, b. 1988-

Woodcut , 41 x 54.5 cm.

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why doesnt anybody ever talk abt how much more expensive books have gotten just in like. the past 10 years. paperbacks regularly cost like more than 20$ now and i just saw a hardcover for almost 40!!! when i was a kid paperbacks were at Most 12$ and hardcovers were like 20$ max. what the hell has happened. what is the world coming to

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I hope 2024 is full of good books, wonderful words, and love.

#i’m getting married in 11 days #so i’ve been thinking a lot about what i want this year to be #and books have continued to stick with me #it’s going to be a good year.

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New commission!

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I’m halfway through Lessons by Ian McEwan and I keep going on about it. What was the last one for you?

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