Photorealism vs. Comic Art Sketch Card Preference

breindel · 08-20-2018, 01:05 PM

I've recently finished my first two sketch card sets with Cryptozoic, and would classify myself more as a cartoonist/comic artist. I've considered applying to Topps and Upper Deck as well, but I've noticed a vast majority of sketch cards for sets released on those brands are slanting toward photorealism. Topps even posted a position in NY for a freelance sketch card artist, and they indicated they only wanted someone who would create photorealistic interpretations. So as collectors do these two styles make a difference in who you will commission to do an AP? The way I make my money back is on the APs, and so it determines how I would focus my efforts as an artist. For example, completing a Rick and Morty set I know it's expected I would produce an AP in a cartoon like style, but if it were Star Wars there appears to be a preference toward a style like David Desbois.

Thanks for any input!

08-20-2018, 01:05 PM	#1
breindel Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan, United States Posts: 37	Photorealism vs. Comic Art Sketch Card Preference I've recently finished my first two sketch card sets with Cryptozoic, and would classify myself more as a cartoonist/comic artist. I've considered applying to Topps and Upper Deck as well, but I've noticed a vast majority of sketch cards for sets released on those brands are slanting toward photorealism. Topps even posted a position in NY for a freelance sketch card artist, and they indicated they only wanted someone who would create photorealistic interpretations. So as collectors do these two styles make a difference in who you will commission to do an AP? The way I make my money back is on the APs, and so it determines how I would focus my efforts as an artist. For example, completing a Rick and Morty set I know it's expected I would produce an AP in a cartoon like style, but if it were Star Wars there appears to be a preference toward a style like David Desbois. Thanks for any input!