Somewhat Creative

Scientific, wildlife and fantasy illutrations by artist Catherine "Cat" Nerbonne, executed in a variety of media.  I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University, with majors in Art and Biology, with concentrations in scientific illustration and aquatic ecology.

All images on these pages are copyrighted © 1997-2003 by Catherine Nerbonne, or are reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder.  They may not be used in any form without the express written consent of the artist and the copyright holder.
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Commission rates and media:

Pricing:  
Individual: Simple black and white, (pen & ink) drawings start at $25 for 8 x 10 ($30 for an 11x14), and increases from there.  The average cost of a subject with a background on an 8x10 is around $45. Colored drawings start at $35 for 8 x 10, $45 for 11 x 14. For a simple single 8 x 10 I will make copies for my files and the original goes to the contractor.

Commercial: I normally get $30 per vertical inch for 1/2 page column for commercial use. Customarily the contractor or publisher gets first rights, I retain the original, and I retain second rights.

If the subject matter is appealing to the general public in either case, I  reserve the right to do a limited-edition print run.

A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the estimated bill is required for purchase of supplies.

* All media subject to pricing negotiation*

Media:
Most of the work I do is pen & ink; I usually use pencil for rough work. I also work with Prismacolor pencils, gouache, watercolor, acrylic, art marker, and etching. I work on a variety of surfaces; scratchboard, clay-base paper, bristol board, parchment, cold-press illustration board, wood, recycled & fossilized ivory, recycled slate shingles, acetate, glass, 50 lb. paper, watercolor paper, fabric, and canvas. Turn-around time depends upon how many other assignments I am currently working on. To date there has not been a problem, and I can supply references if you wish.

Subject matter:
My current subject matter includes; fantasy, science fiction, and scientific illustrations, which include animals, plants and insects. I work with several small publications and not-for-profit organizations on a regular basis; a list of these can be supplied upon request.