OCCUPATION: Al Sparrow Email: torchsong11@gmail.com
Five decades on this planet and I've done quite a bit. Bassist (and occasional singer), songwriter, comic book creator, animator...but I think my real claim to fame is that I've done a lifetime's worth of work in fields that no longer matter: Video store clerk, Newspaper advertiser, Flash programmer...I'm constantly in pursuit of a job that won't become obsolete eventually...not sure what or when exactly that'll be. Heck, death may be passe by the time I get to it.
WRITER/ARTIST
T'Witch
Barbrabarian
Travis the Undying
Dedlock
Tits the Elf
Fairstone
WRITER
Battle Burros
Red Skirts
Section 8
Thugs
CONTRIBUTOR
Unite and Take Over (Stories Inspired by the Music of the Smiths) (Writer/Artist: "The Queen is Dead")
Nothing Can Stop Us Now (Stories Inspired by the Music of Nine Inch Nails) (Letterer: "Ringfinger")
BASSIST/SONGWRITER
Times is Hard (Velvet Jones)
Fed Up (Downfall Band)
LETTERING: $10/page. I love lettering. It's actually relaxing. I'm weird that way.
WRITING: Negotiable. Let me know what you need and we can figure out a fair price for both of us. I don't just write for funnybooks. I also write scripts, educational trainings, bad poetry, etc...
ARTIST: $50/page (pencils). God bless you and God help you.
ILLUSTRATION: As with writing, let's discuss and figure out what you need.
Most work I do is on a 50/30/20 payment system. 50% up front to ensure you're serious. 30% upon completion of first draft (pre-edits). The final 20% upon completion.
There's a difference between a convention sketch and an actual commission. Convention sketches are done on the quick, in less than ideal conditions and while you get my best at the time, if you want something where I really take my time and do a solid job for you, throw your ideas my way and commission me to do some work for you.
Head/Bust - $20 (pencils)
Head/Bust - $40 (pencils and inks)
Head/Bust - $60 (pencils, inks, colors)
Head/Torso - $40 (pencils)
Head/Torso - $60 (pencils and inks)
Head/Torso - $80 (pencils, inks, colors)
Full Body - $60 (pencils)
Full Body - $80 (pencils and inks)
Full Body - $100 (pencils, inks, colors)