Earlier this week I received the following email from my website’s contact form. I’ll discuss why this is a scam in a moment.
From: Lee <leeosb570@gmail.com>
Message:
Hello Karen
My name is Lee Osbourne, I am an academic event organizer and I’m hearing impaired, i hope you treat me like any of your other customers and my disability doesn’t affect our dealings. I got your contact details online, I need the service of an artist or illustrator/cartoonist to work on a project for an upcoming workshop, I’ll give the idea of what I need to be illustrated/drawn and you can get back to me with the price to get it done, I’ll pay your fees up front if you want. Please get back to me for more details.
Warm regards.
Lee Osbourne.
Earlier this year I got this one, also from my contact form:
From: Flores <floresjohnson058@gmail.com>
Message:
My name is Flores I am an academic event organizer and an Apraxia patient. I got your contact details online. I need the service of an artist or illustrator/cartoonist to work on a project for an upcoming workshop. I will give the idea of what I need to be illustrated/drawn and you can get back to me with the price to get it done. I will pay your fees up front if you want.
Warm regards
And this one a few months earlier, as an email rather than a contact form submission.
From: Childers. Larry1 <childerslarry11111@gmail.com>
Message: Hello, KarenMy name is Childers Larry, I am an academic event organizer and an Apraxia patient. I got your contact details online. I need the service of an artist or illustrator/cartoonist to work on a project for an upcoming workshop. I will give the idea of what I need to be illustrated/drawn and you can get back to me with the price to get it done. I will pay your fees up front if you want. Please get back to me for more details.
Warm regards
602-804-5336
You notice the similarities, right? A lot of it is word-for-word.
Very fishy.
So, what’s the deal?
I’m not the first to bet targeted with this scam. The SCBWI has posted about it here. Apparently, if you respond, they string you around with details until they finally send you a payment. But then something goes wrong, and they ask for or demand a refund. You, being a reasonable and ethical artist, refund their money. Only, then the original payment disappears from your account as well. What the hell?
I think what happens is it’s a money transfer scam. They’re paying you with a stolen account and it’s actually the rightful owner’s bank who is rightfully taking back the fraudulent payment. But the upshot is that you’re out the amount of the refund.
So, be careful out there. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
Karen B. Jones - Illustrator 
Thank you for posting about this! I just got the same email and wasn’t sure if it was fishy or not. Really appreciate you preventing me from wasting my time on giving “Lee” a response!
Glad to help. I got another one this morning.
Here is a similar one that I just received:
Hey, My name is Victor Adams from California. I am an academic event organizer and I’m hearing impaired, I hope you treat me like any of your other customers and my disability doesn’t affect our dealings. I got your contact details online, I need the service of an artist or illustrator/cartoonist to work on a project for an upcoming workshop, I’ll give the idea of what I need to be illustrated/drawn and you can get back to me with the price to get it done, I’ll pay your fees up front if you want. Please get back to me for more details.
Warm regards,
Victor.
Thank you for highlighting this scam!
Glad to help.
i’ve received many of these – – glad you’ve shared so others dont fall for it.
Thank you so much for posting this! I just received another version of it.
My name is Renato, an academic event organizer. Please note I am hearing impaired.
I hope this email finds you well. I am requesting an artist who specializes in illustration or drawing. I am writing to inquire about your interest and availability in assisting me on a project that requires illustration for an upcoming workshop.
The project is expected to run in 16 weeks, and we are looking for an artist who can create illustrations that align with the theme of the workshop. The illustrations will be used as visual aids for the participants and will be printed on handouts, slides, and other materials.
We are looking for an artist who has a unique style and can bring creativity to the project. As such, we would like to commission you to create the illustrations for us. We have a budget of $1000 for each piece, and we are looking to commission several pieces from you over the course of the project.
Please let me know if you are interested in this project and want more information. We can schedule a meeting to discuss further details and answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Renato Bezos.
Thanks for posting this! I just got an email from Kim7477@gmail.com I asked for further details and the request got fishy so I looked up the email and found your Alert! Again thanks!
You’re welcome!
Just recive this one :
My name is Adam Tobias, I am an academic event organizer and I’m hearing impaired, i hope you treat me like any of your other customers and my disability doesn’t affect our dealings. I got your contact details online, I need the service of an artist or illustrator/cartoonist to work on a project for an upcoming workshop, I’ll give the idea of what I need to be illustrated/drawn and you can get back to me with the price to get it done, I’ll pay your fees up front if you want. Please get back to me for more details.
Warm regards.
Adam Tobias.
adamtobias507@gmail.com
Yup. Same scam.
Just got this same name and email in my inbox too. Glad I found it here and now am sure it’s a scam.
Thank you for sharing! I almost got hooked as well.
Glad to help. 🙂
Thanks for this post. I just got an email from this suspcicious “Lee Osborne” with the same email that you listed.
So many disabled academic event organizers looking for artists… 🙄
Got this one today from my contact form:
From: Kim Walker <kimw7477@gmail.com>
Message:
I’m Kim Walker , an academic event organizer, I got your contact online and I need the service of an illustrator/ Cartoonist to work on an upcoming workshop. I’ll give you the idea of what needs to be illustrated and you can revert to me with the price to get it done then we take it from there. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Kim
I just got the exact same email. I thought something was off! Thanks so much for posting about it.
No problem. Glad to help.
Got the same today. “kim Walker”. Thank you for posting about it.
I’m so glad I cam across your post. I just received exactly the same message via my website and was not sure if it was legit but it definitely sounded sus.
Email
Karenjacscales@gmail.com
Message
Hello,
I hope this finds you well!
I’ve been in a deep search for an illustrator/cartoonist., couple referred you and having seen your amazing works online from your website has lured me to extend my business dealings.
I am Karen scales an academic event organizer
I’m in need of the service of an artist or illustrator/cartoonist to work on a project for an upcoming workshop, I’ll let you know our budget and idea of what we need to be illustrated/drawn so you can get back to me with your quoted price to get it done then we take it from there.
Kindly get back to me for more details. Looking forward to your reply
Thanks.
They’re starting to switch up the wording a bit, aren’t they? But still an academic event organizer, for some reason.
(Apologies if this is a double post! Not sure if the first one made it on here)
I got the same one! I’m mad that I didn’t find this post before I got hooked. Here’s the first message I received from Kim (kimw7477@gmail.com):
“I’m Kim Walker , an academic event organizer, I got your contact online and I need the service of an illustrator/ Cartoonist to work on an upcoming workshop. I’ll give you the idea of what needs to be illustrated and you can revert to me with the price to get it done then we take it from there. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Kim”
If you reply with interest, she tells you the org she’s from:
“Thank you for your interest in this project.
The project is for Hesperia Unified School District in CA
These illustrations are to be used for a presentation in a Workshop coming up soon, the title of the workshop is SAFEGUARD AND AVERTING.
The attendees are students between the ages of 15-17, I require your service to illustrate the under-listed scenarios, and please make it horizontal (Landscape) presentation, digital, Cartoon styled, colored images but plain background.
The illustrations should fit on a standard letter size – (8.5 x 11″) and delivered in PDF format, and I want exclusive right/perpetuity to the images, also note that these illustrations will be handed out to the participants in a printed form, the workshop will be in two Phases.
We have 2 illustrations in Phase One to be finished in 5 weeks.
Then 2 more illustrations in Phase Two are due for submission before the final event in 10 weeks.
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase one:
*A group (not more than 7) Maintain a safe distance from others (at least 1 meter)
* A group (not more than 7) Getting vaccinated
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase Two:
* A group (not more than 7) of male and female health workers wearing a mask.
* A group (not more than 7) Washing their hands using soap and water.
My budget for the job is $1000 max per piece, let me know if that’s fine. If it’s not, please get back to me with the price quote, and what would be your preferred mode of payment? I’m proposing a bank draft, a cashier’s Check or bank certified check considering the amount involved. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards.”
Investigating more shows there is a Kim Walker with Hesperia Unified School District, but I doubt the real Kim Walker would be using a plain gmail address with a string of numbers in it…
(p.s.: while I found your site under unfortunate circumstances, I am loving your work Karen!)
I’m really sorry you got hooked, but thank you so much for sharing what the next step reads like if you attempt to pursue the project. Hopefully that will help someone else. Did you make it all the way through to the money scam, or did you manage to catch it before that? Do you have any additional detail on how the money scam works so others can be on guard against it?
Thankfully I didn’t send any information. When I asked to get on a call, she basically said I was good to start working. Here’s the rest of what she said today. Hope it could also help someone else:
“Thanks for getting back to me. For the illustration style, I’m thinking of a simple style. It will be great working with you on this project. I don’t have any problem with the way you are operating, we’re all good to go and you can start immediately.
I have informed the sponsor and he has agreed to send you a cashier’s check or bank certified check for the quoted price, my sponsor doesn’t make payment with PayPal because it’s not an individual transaction.
I would like to make full payment so you know that you have my job with you.
In the meantime, do get back to me with your information in the format below to mail the payment to you:
1. Full Name to be written on the Check
2. Full Physical Address
3. Mobile Number
4. Bank name
Your payment will be prepared once I have the requested details. Payment will be received before you turn in the illustrated images.
Best Regard”
Ooof. I replied to the initial email and got the same reply (Kim Walker, but for a different school district). Thank you Karen, for having this blog post.
Hey there! Today I received a similar one as well!
I’ll leave what they say to me:
Hello!
I hope this finds you well!
I’ve been in a deep search for an illustrator/cartoonist, before I came across your website, this has lured me to extend my business dealings.
My name is James Harvey I’m an academic event organizer based in Palm Springs CA. I take on academic project, help various institution in organizing any kind of events and I have a project to execute.
I’m in need of the service of an artist or illustrator/cartoonist to work on a project for an upcoming workshop. I’ll let you know our budget and idea of what we need to be illustrated/drawn so you can get back to me with your quoted price to get it done then we take it from there.
Kindly get back to me for more details.
Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks.
I answered that I’d love to work with him and asked for the details and I received this answer:
Good morning Juli,
How are you and I hope you had a great weekend?
Thank you for your interest in this project. Kindly take a look at the scope of the project and let me know if you will like to proceed and we can take things from there.
The project is for Hesperia Unified School District in CA
These illustrations are to be used for a presentation in a Workshop coming up soon, the title of the workshop is LEARN ABOUT IT (SAFEGUARD AND AVERTING).
The attendees are students between the ages of 15-17, I require your service to illustrate the under-listed scenarios, and please make it horizontal (Landscape) presentation, digital, Cartoon styled, colored images but plain background.
The illustrations should fit on a standard letter size – (8.5 x 11″) and delivered in PDF format, and I want exclusive right/perpetuity to the images, also note that these illustrations will be handed out to the participants in a printed form, the workshop will be in two Phases.
We have 5 illustrations in Phase One to be finished in 5 weeks.
Then 5 more illustrations in Phase Two are due for submission before the final event in 10 weeks.
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase one:
*Road medical rescue scene
*Stick man with armsling ( clavicle and forearm fracture )
*Doctor’s office (the doctor sitting talking to two clients sitting in front)
*A group (not more than 7) Maintain a safe distance from others (at least 1 meter)
* A group (not more than 7) Getting vaccinated
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase Two:
*Scientists in a lab doing some experiments
*A pregnant woman in a scan room
*A sick female patient on a hospital bed in a hospital setting.
* A group (not more than 7) of male and female health workers wearing a mask.
* A group (not more than 7) Washing their hands using soap and water.
The deadline for the project to be submitted is January 20. My budget for the job is $500 max per piece which makes $5,000 in total, let me know if that’s fine. If it’s not, please get back to me with the price quote, and what would be your preferred mode of payment? I’m proposing a bank draft, a cashier’s Check or bank certified check considering the amount involved. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thankfully, I searched the first two paragraphs and I found this post, so I thought of sharing this to add to your alert!!
Thank you for this, you helped me to avoid loosing time, money and work 🙂
Cheers!
That one seems frighteningly plausible. I understand why some artists have fallen for it. Good thing they’re sticking to the academic event organizer story. It gives us all a key phrase to check for.
Just think, though, if you were ACTUALLY an academic event organizer looking for an illustrator to hire. Nobody’s gonna believe you and you’ll probably have no idea why! XD
LOL I’m imagining poor Harvey, never getting an answer back of his emails
Hey everyone – Oh man, I got the same email recently. I told them I was busy until Oct 1 and they followed up exactly on the day yesterday.
I’ll leave the exchange below, it was very similar to Julie’s. The second email yesterday (and Googling and finding this thread thankfully) had me skeptical. Hopefully no one else falls for this!
“Dear Gunter,
My name is Ed, an academic event organizer. Please note I am hearing impaired.
I hope this email finds you well. I am requesting an artist who specialize in illustration or drawing. I am writing to inquire about your interest and availability in assisting me on a project that requires illustration for an upcoming workshop.
The project is expected to run in 16 weeks and we are looking for an artist who can create illustrations that align with the theme of the workshop. The illustrations will be used as visual aids for the participants and will be printed on handouts, slides, and other materials.
We are looking for an artist who has a unique style and can bring creativity to the project. As such, we would like to commission you to create the illustrations for us. We have a budget of $1000 for each piece, and we are looking to commission several pieces from you over the course of the project.
Please let me know if you are interested in this project and want more information. We can schedule a meeting to discuss further details and answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Ed Peterson.”
I replied that I’d be interested, but not until October. I asked a few questions also—most of which were ignored—and then they responded on Oct 1 with this:
“Hi Gunter
Thank you for your interest in this project. These illustrations are to be used for a presentation in a Workshop coming up soon.
The title of the workshop is MONKEYPOX DISEASE: PRECAUTION AND PREVENTION.
The illustrations will be used in a lecture and the sole aim of the workshop is to enlighten the more youthful ages on the impending risks of staying away from precautionary measures and to show them the subsequent outcome of not safeguarding themselves against the monkeypox infection.
We are living in the age of technological advancement and the world is changing. We can’t overemphasize the need to show the more youthful age the significance of better approaches for safeguarding themselves and proper social association.
Therefore, this workshop is vital and I will make sure that participants are enlightened.
The participants are students between the ages of 15-18. I require your service to illustrate the under-listed scenarios.
NOTE: Please make it
1.) Horizontal (Landscape) presentation
2.) Animated Cartoon styled
3.) The illustrations ought to fit on standard letter size (8.50 x 11.00 inches) and be delivered in a printed-out form.
I want exclusive rights/perpetuity to the printed artworks. These illustrations will be handed out to each participant in printed form so I want the illustrations to paint a vivid picture of the theme of the workshop, also note that the workshop will be in two Phases.
We have 4 illustrations in Phase One to be finished in 7 weeks.
Then 4 more illustrations in Phase Two are due for submission before the final event in 14 weeks.
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase one:
* The cemetery with tombstones and a caption that says ” Died of Disbelief”
* A gathering of male and female health workers wearing a medical face mask that covers the mouth and nose.
* An older lady taking the vaccine sitting on a seat.
*A group (not more than 7) Maintain a safe distance from others (at least 1 meter)
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase Two:
* A gathering of 5 youthful and elderly folks in a line and social distance.
* A sick female patient on a hospital bed in a hospital setting.
* A bold lettering design ( Typography ) that states “Stay away from contact with contaminated animals (especially sick or dead animals)”
* One male and one female washing their hands using soap and water.
The budget for the project is $1,000 per illustration. Absolute: 8 Illustrated works of art. ( Total cost: $8,000 ).
Kindly get back to me on the proposition and representation above. Additionally, let me know whether the cost per piece is fine with you. If it’s not, do tell me your cost statement so we can bargain and work everything out.
I look forward to your acknowledgement and reading from you soon.
Warm regards
Ed Peterson.”
Upon checking my spam, I had actually already gotten a similar message that was thankfully flagged. Somehow this other one wasn’t. Hoping this helps anyone else out there. Grateful I found this thread!!
“Hello, my name is Mark, and I am an academic event organizer. Unfortunately, I have hearing loss, which I hope will not interfere with our conversations.
I need the assistance of an artist, illustrator, or cartoonist to produce a project for an upcoming workshop. I’ll pay your expenses in advance if you can help. I’ll give the idea of what I need to be illustrated/drawn and you can get back to me with the price to get it done.
Stewart, Mark”
Got this email. Pretty much word for word. Before I saw this post, I did reply with questions because the email seemed…off.
This was the email response I got back…
These illustrations are to be used for a presentation in a Workshop coming up soon, the title of the workshop is
PANDEMIC: PRECAUTION AND PREVENTION.
The attendees are students between the ages of 15-17, I require your service to illustrate the under-listed scenarios, and please make it horizontal (Landscape) presentation, Cartoon styled, colored images but plain background.
The illustrations should fit on a standard letter size – (8.5 x 11″) and delivered in PDF format, and I want exclusive right/perpetuity to the images, also note that these illustrations will be handed out to the participants in a printed form, the workshop will be in two Phases.
We have 4 illustrations in Phase One to be finished in 7 weeks.
Then 4 more illustrations in Phase Two are due for submission before the final event in 14 weeks.
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase one:
*A group (not more than 7) Maintain a safe distance from others (at least 1 meter)
* A group (not more than 7) Getting vaccinated
* A group (not more than 7) of young and old people in a line and social distance.
* The cemetery with tombstones and a caption that says ” Died of Disbelief”
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase Two:
* A group (not more than 7) of male and female health workers wearing a mask.
* A group (not more than 7) Washing their hands using soap and water.
* An elderly woman taking the vaccine sitting on a chair.
* A sick female patient on a hospital bed in a hospital setting.
My budget for the job is $1000 per piece, let me know if that’s fine.
If it’s not, please get back to me with the price quote, and what would be your preferred mode of payment? I’m proposing a certified bank draft, a cashier’s check or bank certified check considering the amount involved. I look forward to reading from you soon.
I mean, they want to go for the long run but the moment I saw a budget and how they want to pay… I knew it was a scam and started looking up info about it.
Stupid scammers
Today’s version, received through my website’s contact form, was worded slightly differently. Now they’re an event organizer, not an academic event organizer. I still think it’s the same scam because the wording is just… odd. Anyway:
From: Micheal Burgevin
Hello there,
I am pleased to see the amazing work you have created in your website, as a matter of fact this has lured me to extend my business dealings.
I am Micheal Burgevin, an event organizer in search of an illustrator/cartoonist to work on an upcoming workshop.
I’ll give the idea of what needs to be illustrated and you will get back to me with the price quote to get it done, then we’ll take it from there.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards
Michael.
UPDATE:
I posted about a related but sneakier one I received just today. https://karenbjones.com/2023/12/01/another-scam-alert-for-artists/
My name is Andrew , I am an academic event organizer with hearing impairment.
I got your contact details online, I need the service of an artist or illustrator/cartoonist to work on a project for an upcoming workshop, I’ll give the idea of what I need to be illustrated/drawn and you can get back to me with the price to get it done
I guess they are still at it!
I guess so.
All those poor, disabled Academic Event Organizers. Continually wondering why no artist will ever respond to their emails…
I also just received the Kim email just now. She wanted to hire my daughter down syndrome to illustrate an academic conference. My daughter does art but I thought it was very odd that she would want to hire her for this type of job. I was very glad to find this thread and all the comments. Thanks for posting. Helen
Oh no! I hope “Kim” didn’t get your daughters hopes up too high. Glad you were suspicious enough to check.
I hadn’t even shown it to my daughter yet. It’s just that I’m finding that people who contact us through our web form tend to be scam artists. It’s helpful to have my gut feel corroborated.
Yes, unfortunately I also get more scammers than legit contacts. But I do still get legit contacts also. So, it’s necessary to keep the channel open and just be very careful.
I have contacted the FBI etc about them. I played along with them to the point where they sent me a fake certified check. Then a few days later they said there has been a change and the job has been reduced so please direct deposit half of the agreed upon amount to this account. I even looked up the names on the accounts and they were felons. When I didn’t quickly deposit the amount they then said that person was called out of town and please send it to this person with another account.
So glad you reported it to somebody. I can’t advise if the FBI is the right one or not. I don’t know. I did come across this https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-report-fake-check-scams that suggested some additional people to report it to, in case the FBI doesn’t work.
Good luck. I hope the law gets them, one way or another.
Look at mine!
Hello Keith, thank you for your interest in this project. I found your portfolio on the AMI Vendor page.
We need illustrations for an upcoming workshop organized by the Pinnacle Foundation in Pennsylvania.
This workshop, titled “Combatting Monkeypox: The Importance of Vaccination and Immunization”, aims to educate young people about the risks of not taking preventive measures against monkeypox.
The illustrations will be used in a lecture to show the consequences of not protecting oneself from the infection. We aim to emphasize the importance of new ways to safeguard health and promote social interaction, especially among younger generations.
The participants are students aged 15-18, and we need illustrations for two phases of the workshop. Each phase requires four illustrations, to be completed within three weeks, for a total of eight illustrations.
Phase One scenarios to illustrate:
1. A doctor discussing diagnosis and treatment options with a patient.
2. A gathering of male and female health workers wearing a medical face mask.
3. A bustling vaccination center with healthcare workers efficiently administering vaccines to a diverse crowd.
4. In a crowded urban setting, people of diverse backgrounds and occupations navigate the streets, each adorned with various styles of nose masks.
Phase Two scenarios to illustrate:
1. In a cozy home setting, a person has a virtual consultation with a healthcare professional using a computer or smartphone.
2. At the hospital, the ambulance pulls up to the emergency entrance, where a dedicated nurse awaits.
3. A patient, connected to a ventilator, lies still, surrounded by a symphony of medical equipment.
4. A large sports stadium transformed into a mass vaccination site, with numerous vaccination stations set up on the field.
Below are the detailed preferences for the illustrations:
1. Size: The illustrations should be in landscape orientation (horizontal) and precisely fit on standard letter size (8.50 x 11.00 inches) paper. This size ensures that the illustrations are easily viewable and can be distributed to workshop participants in printed form.
2. Color:
– Vibrancy: Use vibrant colors to make the illustrations visually appealing and attention-grabbing. Bright colors can help convey the themes of hope, determination, and community engagement.
– Coherence: Ensure that the colors used in each illustration are coherent and complement each other. Consistency in color scheme across all illustrations will contribute to a cohesive visual narrative.
– Clarity: Prioritize clarity and legibility by using contrasting colors for key elements such as characters, objects, and text. This will facilitate understanding of the depicted scenarios, especially for the target audience of students aged 15-18.
3. Style:
– Cartoon Style: Adopt a cartoon style for the illustrations to enhance their accessibility and appeal to the workshop participants. This style should feature simplified, exaggerated, and expressive characters and elements.
– Expressiveness: Emphasize expressiveness in character design and facial expressions to effectively convey emotions, actions, and intentions. Clear and exaggerated gestures can help communicate the messages of each scenario.
– Detail Level: Strike a balance between detail and simplicity to ensure that the illustrations are visually engaging without being overly complex. Focus on conveying the essence of each scenario through key elements and visual cues.
Feel free to adjust these preferences according to your specific vision for the illustrations. Let me know if you need further clarification or assistance!
The budget for each illustration is $600, totaling $4,800 for all eight illustrations. Payment can be made via certified bank draft, cashier’s check, or bank certified check.
Please confirm if the proposed cost per illustration is acceptable to you, or provide your counteroffer for negotiation.
Looking forward to your acknowledgement and cooperation.
Warm regards,
– Josh Carlson
Wow. That sounds really plausible. It follows the same outline as the emails other users have shared here, but that isn’t inherently suspicious if you hadn’t seen the others. Even the budget isn’t necessarily outrageous, depending on the style and complexity of your work. The payment method is suspicious, but not glaringly so from the perspective of a less experienced artist who maybe hasn’t heard how prevalent fake check scams are today.
If you (or another artist on here) are unsure enough of a client that you would be hesitant to take a personal or business check from them, then a “certified bank draft, cashier’s check, or bank certified check” should not reassure you. If anything, it should make you more suspicious. Even just by itself, if everything else seemed fine, that one detail should give you pause.
Clearly, you already know, but for others here’s a resource on avoiding fake check scams: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-report-fake-check-scams
Mostly, I’d just advise artists to not take payment by check unless it’s someone you’re really sure of. A third party like PayPal or Square is much safer. They do charge a fee, but it’s better to pay them a cut than to gamble on your own that an internet-based stranger’s check is legit.
Good luck to you!
Thanks Karen:)
He said he needed the art in 3 weeks. It’s been 3 weeks of hime trying to send me the check.
He said that there was a problem with it and he was resending.
Red flags everywhere.
Sorry to hear that so much of your time has been wasted by this scammer.
Karen,
So now when I receive the check I will ignore it. He gave me a tracking number and I viewed it.
It is in transit. What a scam!!!
I mean, if they actually mail it, that’s mail fraud. Which is a federal crime. If you wanted to pursue it, you could report it to the US post office. (Assuming you’re in the US.) But I don’t know if you want to take the time.
Hi Karen,
If received, I may just do that.
Thanks…
Keith
Excellent! :)
Thanks for posting this.
Our boy Josh sent me the exact same email a couple of days ago. He said he had seen my behance account which is all graphics and photography work but wanted me to do illustrations which are not on my profile. I figured it was a scam but wanted to see how they would reply.
Seams they change the payment amounts but the content is the same.
I’ll post it here in case someone does a search and can find your thread.
Thank you for your interest in this project. This workshop, titled “Combatting Monkeypox: The Importance of Vaccination and Immunization”, aims to educate young people about the risks of not taking preventive measures against monkeypox.
The illustrations will be used in a lecture to show the consequences of not protecting oneself from the infection. We aim to emphasize the importance of new ways to safeguard health and promote social interaction, especially among younger generations.
The participants are students aged 15-18, and we need illustrations for two parts of the workshop. Each phase requires four illustrations, to be completed within six weeks, for a total of eight illustrations.
Part One scenarios to illustrate:
1. A doctor discussing diagnosis and treatment options with a patient.
2. A gathering of male and female health workers wearing a medical face mask.
3. A bustling vaccination center with healthcare workers efficiently administering vaccines to a diverse crowd.
4. In a crowded urban setting, people of diverse backgrounds and occupations navigate the streets, each adorned with various styles of nose masks.
Part Two scenarios to illustrate:
1. In a cozy home setting, a person has a virtual consultation with a healthcare professional using a computer or smartphone.
2. At the hospital, the ambulance pulls up to the emergency entrance, where a dedicated nurse awaits.
3. A patient, connected to a ventilator, lies still, surrounded by a symphony of medical equipment.
4. A large sports stadium transformed into a mass vaccination site, with numerous vaccination stations set up on the field.
Below are the detailed preferences for the illustrations:
1. Size: The illustrations should be in landscape orientation (horizontal) and precisely fit on standard letter size (8.50 x 11.00 inches) paper. This size ensures that the illustrations are easily viewable and can be distributed to workshop participants in printed form.
2. Color:
– Vibrancy: Use vibrant colors to make the illustrations visually appealing and attention-grabbing. Bright colors can help convey the themes of hope, determination, and community engagement.
– Coherence: Ensure that the colors used in each illustration are coherent and complement each other. Consistency in color scheme across all illustrations will contribute to a cohesive visual narrative.
– Clarity: Prioritize clarity and legibility by using contrasting colors for key elements such as characters, objects, and text. This will facilitate understanding of the depicted scenarios, especially for the target audience of students aged 15-18.
3. Style:
– Cartoon Style: Adopt a cartoon style for the illustrations to enhance their accessibility and appeal to the workshop participants. This style should feature simplified, exaggerated, and expressive characters and elements.
– Expressiveness: Emphasize expressiveness in character design and facial expressions to effectively convey emotions, actions, and intentions. Clear and exaggerated gestures can help communicate the messages of each scenario.
– Detail Level: Strike a balance between detail and simplicity to ensure that the illustrations are visually engaging without being overly complex. Focus on conveying the essence of each scenario through key elements and visual cues.
4. Deadline:
– Part One: May 30
– Part Two: June 20
Feel free to adjust these preferences according to your specific vision for the illustrations. Let me know if you need further clarification or assistance!
The budget for each illustration is $800, totaling $6,400 for all eight illustrations. Payment can be made via certified bank draft, cashier’s check, or bank certified check.
Please confirm if the proposed cost per illustration is acceptable to you, or provide your counteroffer for negotiation.
Looking forward to your acknowledgement and cooperation.
Warm regards,
– Josh Carlson
Oh, wow! I received the exact same email today. They didn’t even bother to change the name, lol.
I searched for ‘Josh Carlson’ all over LinkedIn and, unsurprisingly, couldn’t find any academic event organizer by that name.
Thanks for sharing this here. Now, I’m completely convinced it’s a scam.
Thank you so much for sharing! Just got the same email yesterday.
Thank you for sharing your experience also! :)
Got the same one yesterda-all the same elements-you would think they would change them up a bit. Mark Stewart from Houston.
You’d think, but I’m glad they haven’t. Easier to catch.
Today I received another through my contact form following the same script:
Last Sunday I received this through my contact form:
This one’s an academic event expediter, not an academic event organizer.
🙄 Same scam, though.
Yep – I just got the same message today (verbatim). I do appreciate that the wording is questionable/quirky enough to raise alarm bells – hopefully such messages will continue to have these subtle “tells”!
Yep – I got the same message today (verbatim). Fortunately, the wording is questionable/quirky enough to set off alarm bells – hopefully these sort of scam messages will continue to have these subtle “tells”!
We can hope !
(and, apologies for the double comment – I didn’t see the first one go through)
It’s all good. 🙂
I received a message with this wording just today! I was 75% sure it was a scam, but when I asked for more info (who is the organizer, what are the due dates, where is it taking place, style samples), they sent contact info for a legit arts organization, timelines, and sketch samples! An online copy/paste search of the wording led me to your post (and many more!) Now that I see the EXACT job description on your post from two years ago, my suspicions are confirmed. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Yup. They’re sneaky. And they steal identities. Glad I could help you catch it before you got scammed.
Good luck on future (legit) jobs.
Hi Karen,
I’ve received a few of these through my contact form and at first considered, is this for real? and then deleted them. With the most recent, I decided to Google the email address, Davidhowland90@gmail.com, and that’s how I found your post and all the comments. Although I’m sorry you and other creatives are receiving these, too, I feel relieved to see a community of support. And I see you got the Davidhowland90@gmail.com, too. Thanks so much for posting about these!
All best to everyone.
You’re welcome. Glad you didn’t fall for it.
I have just received a ‘Kim Walker’ one, wanting only 4 illustrations, including perpetual rights -for $1500 a piece! THAT was suspicious.
some versions of the brief are very detailed and convincing. They have put a bit of work into this.
It is unfortunate as most of us do trust new clients to be genuine. There is a lot of goodwill in our business.
Thanks Karen for all this!
You’re welcome. Glad I could help.
Thank you so much Karen for posting about this! I just got an email from a “Clinton James” that pretty much follows the same scripts as above. Here is his first email:
“Dear J,
I hope this mail finds you well. My name is Clinton James, and I’m an academic event expediter working with schools. I came across your website and was impressed by your artwork, which led me to reach out to you with a potential project collaboration.
I have an upcoming project that requires the expertise of an artist/illustrator/cartoonist, and I’d love to discuss the details with you. If you’re interested, please let me know, and I’ll share the project proposal with you. This will enable you to provide an estimated price for your services.
Looking forward to hearing back from you soon.
Best regards,
Clinton”
I replied that I am interested and this was his next message:
“Thank you for your interest in this project. I’m captivated by your skill and craft seen on your website. Let me know your work experience and if you can excute the project features below.
“Project Opportunity: SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL in Springfield ON’ workshop illustrations
The attendees are students aged between 12 and 15, I need an artist to create 5 illustrations for the workshop titled -LEARNING ENHANCEMENT. The project has two phases:
PHASE ONE (5 weeks)
Three illustrations:
– Doctor on nose mask, with client sneezing
– A Group (not more than 7) maintaining safe distance (at least 1 meter)
– A Group (not more than 7) getting vaccinated
PHASE TWO (extra 5 weeks)
Two illustrations:
– A Sick female patient in a hospital setting
– A Group (not more than 7) washing hands with soap and water
Requirements:- HORIZONTAL LAYOUT- DIGITAL, COLORED IMAGES- PLAIN BACKGROUND (single color)- STANDARD LETTER SIZE (8.5 x 11”)- PDF FORMAT- EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS
Also note that these drawings will be handed out to the participants in a printed form.
I have attached a sample of yours for reference
The final deadline for me to have both phases of the project submitted is February 12, 2025 after all reviews and corrections has been made. My budget for the job is $1000 max per piece which makes it $5000 in total, let me know if that works for you. If not, please get back to me with your quoted price, preferred mode of payment. I’m proposing a bank draft considering the amount involved.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon
Warm Regards,
Clinton”
After this I realized he had a bootleg email lol clintj7551@gmail.com and then I went back and realized he didn’t give any specific info about the company he works for or how this is being funded etc. Then I went and googled his name and this thread came up. So grateful. Thank you again!!
Glad to help. The AI is getting better on it’s wording. Way off on the bid, but otherwise maybe close enough to believable to trick someone. 😟
Thanks for alerting the art community about this Karen. I’m glad I don’t have to waste time responding to the below that I just received:
“I hope this mail finds you well. My name is Clinton James, and I’m an academic event expediter working with schools. I came across your website and was impressed by your artwork, which led me to reach out to you with a potential project collaboration.
I have an upcoming project that requires the expertise of an artist/illustrator/cartoonist, and I’d love to discuss the details with you. If you’re interested, please let me know, and I’ll share the project proposal with you. This will enable you to provide an estimated price for your services.
Looking forward to hearing back from you soon.
Best regards,
Clinton”
I should also add it came from clintj7551@gmail.com
Best to out there email addresses too.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I just received the Academic Event Project email from Clinton James clintj7551@gmail.com. Kinda weird though that it was addressed to my legal name which I don’t have on any of my sites I don’t think and, of course, the string of numbers in the email address are a major red flag. I looked up that and found this post.
Thanks so much for tracking this scam!
Glad to help.
Hi Karen, thanks for this post. I got the same message that Gunter received over a year ago(!) from Mark Stewart, word for word.
I was actually googling the email address from where the email came because the handle didn’t match the sender’s name:
Mark S <jennybridge35@gmail.com>
Almost always a major red flag! The address got me zero results, but a search of the first sentence of the email brought up your post.
Thanks again!!
Glad to have helped. 🙂
Yup, received the same scam from jennybridge35@gmail.com , initial email was reasonable, second one offered me an absurd sum for the work involved, that made my red alerts go.
Thanks for the heads up, anyway, having a confirmation online of the scam makes me lose less time!
Glad I could help!
I’m so happy to have found this! I just got an email from niokausani@gmail.com claiming to be Clifford Vincent.
”Hello there,
I hope you’re doing well. My name is Clifford Vincent, and I work with schools as an academic event expediter. Your captivating artwork on your website caught my attention, and I think your skills would be a great fit for an upcoming project.
I’d love to discuss the project details with you and explore potential collaboration opportunities. If you are interested, please reply, and I’ll share the project proposal, enabling you to provide an estimated price for your services.
Looking forward to your response!
Best regards,
Clifford”
After replying, he replied back with verbatim statements just like above.
”Thank you for your interest in this project. I’m captivated by your skill and craft demonstrated on your website. Which led me to believe you would be an excellent fit for this important initiative. Please share your relevant work experience and let me know if you can execute the project features outlined below.
This workshop project is organized by an educational board dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for students at Placer High School Auburn CA, Which the attendees are students aged between 12 and 15, we are seeking illustration for the workshop project titled- LEARNING ENHANCEMENT. The purpose is to increase health safety awareness among these students and to enhance their learning experience.
Your expertise will be greatly appreciated in illustrating this workshop project which will occur in Two Phases.
PHASE ONE ( 4 weeks)
Three illustrations:
– A group of students gathered in a circle, taking turns introducing themselves to their teacher.
– A Teacher teaching a group of students about bullying. This is will help teach the students about mode of conduct in school
– Pairs of students are writing on pieces of paper with their eyes closed. This will let the students master perfect handwriting
PHASE TWO (extra 4 weeks)
Two illustrations:
– A teacher is guiding a line of students in an orderly manner as they board a school bus. This scenario will help teach the students about safe boarding
– A Group (not more than 7) washing hands with soap and water. This scenario will help teach the students about hygiene
Here is the requirement we need for the project;
– HORIZONTAL LAYOUT
– DIGITAL OR HAND DRAWING, COLORED IMAGES
– PLAIN BACKGROUND ( A single color)
– STANDARD LETTER SIZE (8.5 x 11”)
– PDF FORMAT (the illustration is to be delivered to us in pdf format)
– EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS (we want exclusive right to the images as these drawings will be handed out to the participants in a printed form).
I have attached a sample of yours for reference. I’m also open to a phone call to discuss further details
The final deadline for me to have both phases of the project submitted is June 8, 2025 after all reviews and corrections has been made. My budget for the job is $1000 max per piece which makes it $5000 in total, let me know if that works for you. If not, please get back to me with your quoted price, preferred mode of payment. I’m proposing a bank draft considering the amount involved.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Best regards,
Clifford Vincent”
This academic event organizer–I mean expediter–is getting smarter. He resisted naming a price first thing and, aside from being maybe a tad praise-heavy, didn’t say anything at all suspicious on the first contact. (Well, other than naming themself an academic event expediter, which is in itself a dead giveaway.)
His email being a gmail account that doesn’t match the name he gave (even close) is at least a yellow flag, and probably red. Especially for someone otherwise coming across so corporate.
Also, his addressing you as “Hello there” without using your name makes me think that this is just his standard copy-and-paste intro. Nothing personalized to you at all.
I don’t know the type of artwork you typically do, so I won’t say if $1,000 per image is too high. If it is, then that would be a red flag. Even the fact that he gives a price at all rather than asking for your bid is at least a yellow flag.
A bank draft is a cashier’s check, and would be as susceptible to counterfeit as any other sort of check. This is probably a fake check scam.
One last thing that did stand out to me is that this academic event expediter never named the company he was working for. He named his client, Placer High School (or possibly it’s educational board), but it didn’t sound like the school was his direct employer. He sounded like he was presenting himself as a freelancer or a consultant. A freelancer or consultant that doesn’t name their organization or include a link to their website in their email signature on the email that goes into that much detail on the project? Doesn’t feel right to me.
Yeah, this was definitely a scammer.
Glad you caught on before he wasted too much of your time or cost you any money.
Oh, hey look! Our friend Clifford Vincent just contacted me too! (I think it’s word-for-word, isn’t it?)
Just got the exact same email from Clifford! We set up a call since i’m confused about the details. He first asked my cell but i’m abroad so i set up a Zoom call. He never showed up! I’ve waited for 30 minutes and realized this whole thing is a SCAM!
I’m sorry your time was wasted, and that he got your hopes up. But I’m glad you didn’t lose any money.
Clifford Vincent just contacted me too! Same email and same message as Maggie (the commentor above you) received!
Hi Karen! I just wanted to say thank you for posting this! I also got an email with the same format today. Here’s what I got from Andrew Bennan (andrewbennan1@gmail.com)
I appreciate your interest in the project. I am an independent academic consultant based in Richmond, Virginia. My role involves part-time research work and organizing educational seminars and workshops for young individuals on various subjects. This is free at no cost whatsoever to the participants of the workshop. I approach well-meaning individuals, organizations, and large corporations for sponsorship of these programs and present proposals to them.
The upcoming workshop, “Combatting Monkeypox: The Importance of Vaccination and Immunization,” is a free workshop organized by Pinnacle Foundation to educate young people about the risks and prevention strategies against monkeypox. This interactive session aims to empower students aged 12 – 17 with knowledge on:
– Understanding monkeypox transmission and symptoms
– The importance of vaccination and immunization
– Effective prevention measures and best practices
– Breaking down stigma and myths surrounding monkeypox
We need illustrations for two workshop parts, with three illustrations required for each part.
Outline:
Part 1: Understanding Monkeypox and Vaccination
1. Diagnosis and Treatment Discussion
Illustration: Depicting a doctor discussing diagnosis and treatment options with a patient.
2. Community Engagement
Illustration: Depicting a crowded urban setting, with individuals adorned with various styles of nose masks.
3. Educating the Public on Monkeypox
Illustration: A health educator at a community health center is presenting on Monkeypox, detailing symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, and rash
Part 2: Promoting Preventive Measures and Healthcare Access
1. Emergency Healthcare Response
Illustration: Depicting the arrival of an ambulance at the hospital’s emergency entrance, where a dedicated nurse awaits.
2. Long Queue at a Vaccination Site
Illustration: A long line of people keeps a six-foot distance at a busy vaccination site, where staff assist with check-in and provide water and hand sanitizer. Signs help guide the flow of people, and a security guard monitors social distancing, maintaining a calm and organized atmosphere.
3. Mass Vaccination
Illustration: The illustrations will depict a large sports stadium transformed into a mass vaccination site, featuring numerous vaccination stations set up on the field.
Illustration Specifications:
– Size: 8.5 x 11 inches (2550 x 3300 px)
– Color: Vibrant, coherent, and clear color scheme
– Style: Cartoon style emphasizing expressiveness and appropriate detail level
– Text Titles: Each illustration will feature a clear and legible text title to provide context
– Text Placement: Strategic visibility while maintaining aesthetic appeal
Review Process:
Draft illustrations will be submitted in PDF format via email for review and feedback. I would like you to know that feedback must be incorporated to ensure alignment with project goals and preferences.
Submission and Deadline:
Draft submissions will be sent separately for each part of the project to facilitate focused feedback and revisions.
– Part One: Deadline – June 10 (review first drafts of all 6 illustrations)
– Part Two: Deadline – July 15 (finalize all 6 illustrations)
Budget:$650 per illustration, totaling $3,900 for all six illustrations. Payment methods include QuickBooks, cashier’s, or bank-certified checks.
Payments will be structured in two parts: a 70% upfront deposit will be made, with the remaining balance payable upon project completion.
Project Cancellation Policy:
1. Client-initiated cancellation:
– Up to 30 days after project commencement: 75% refund of upfront payment
– After 30 days: no refund
2. Designer-initiated cancellation:
The client receives a full refund of the upfront payment
Confirmation Requested:
Please confirm the proposed cost per illustration or provide a counteroffer for negotiation. Upon agreement, a contract will be sent to formalize the deal.
I look forward to your acknowledgement and cooperation.
Sincerely,
– Andrew Bennan
I swear, what’s the deal with the monkeypox illustrations? That’s so weirdly common in these scams. It’s not even the proper term anymore. It’s supposed to be Mpox or something.
The important part to positively identity it as a scam is, “Payment methods include QuickBooks, cashier’s, or bank-certified checks.” Quickbooks is new, though. A Quickbooks check? Not even sure what that is.
anyway, yup. A scam. Glad you didn’t fall for it.
Hi! I got this exact sender! I initially felt guilty for not responding, but I googled their email, and thanks to your comment, this article came up!!! 🙏❤️
I, unfortunately, engaged. Including my correspondence as it is slightly different from others.
Email 1, from Wendy Fredrick:
Good day
I found your portfolio on website and really enjoy your use of color and sense of humor. I am an educational event organizer, and I am looking for an illustrator to work on a project for an upcoming event organized by Canadian institute for health information
I am happy to share with you the idea of what is needed to be illustrated/drawn and you can get back to me with your quote to get it done as against my budgeted price.
Kind regards,
Wendy
Email 2 (name of the Institute was in a different size):
Hi,
I’m sorry for just getting back to you! The illustrations are to be used for the presentation at an event organized by Canadian institute for health information for students between the ages of 18-25.
The title is: PANDEMIC: PRECAUTION AND PREVENTION.
I require your service to illustrate the under-listed scenarios, please make it a horizontal (Landscape) presentation, colored images but plain background.
The illustrations should fit on a standard letter size – (8.5 x 11″) and delivered in PDF format and I want exclusive right/perpetuity to the images.
The workshop will be in two Phases.
We have 4 illustrations in Phase One to be finished in 6 weeks.
Also 4 more illustrations in Phase Two which means all should be ready in 12 weeks and available for submission before the main event.
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase one:
*A group (not more than 7) Maintain a safe distance from others (at least 1 meter).
*A group (not more than 7) Getting vaccinated.
* A group (not more than 7) of young and old people in a line and social distance.
* The cemetery with tombstones and a caption that says ” Died of Disbelief”
Below is the outline of the scenarios to illustrate for Phase Two:
* A group (not more than 7) of male and female health workers wearing a mask.
* A group (not more than 7) Washing their hands using soap and water.
* An elderly woman taking the vaccine sitting on a chair.
* A sick female patient on a hospital bed in a hospital setting.
My budget for the project is $700 per scenario/illustration, let me know if this works for you, otherwise, please get back to me with your price quote.
I look forward to reading from you soon.
Regards,
Wendy
Email 3:
Hello ,
It would be a pleasure to have you work on this project , I don’t have any problem with the way you choose to work and we’re all good to go. Please find attached sample reference images so you can have an idea. You can prepare a contract agreement for the project and send it over for my review and signature.
I have informed the sponsor, and considering the amount involved, the full quoted price $5600 will be paid to you in advance via a bank draft or bank certified check. In the meantime, do get back to me with your information in the format below to mail the payment to you:
1. Full Name to be written on the Check
2. Full Physical Address and zip code
3. Mobile Number
4. Bank Name.
Your payment will be prepared once I have the requested details to ensure you receive it early for the project.
Regards,
Email 4:
Included a sample illustration that they liked. They were by Filipa Oliveira
Thank you for sharing. Hopefully this will be of use to others.
Bank draft or bank certified check, hmm? So, it’ll be a fake check scam.
Was it a gmail account?
These are so frustrating because they’re so plausible. It gets our hopes up, only to find it’s a scammer. And it shades our expectations when even a legitimate client contacts us, because we’re halfway expecting them to be a scammer.
I hope they didn’t get any money from you.
I got the exact same from Wendy Fredrick, email: wendyfredrick67@gmail.com
I went to the bank this morning to try and deposit the cheque. The cashier was very thorough, and said that she couldn’t find the account it came from. She said that I could also deposit it, but if it bounced, I’d be charged $45, so she recommended I got in touch with them and clarify the mistake. A close call! I hadn’t started working on it, and I didn’t go home thinking I had money in the bank, that would later be demanded to be returned. I kept the cheque and the envelope, and intend to denounce it to the authorities.
That was close! Yes, definitely turn them in! Good luck!
Thank you for this article being up and all the comments!! I googled the email of the exact script I received, and this came up. I am so relieved I found this before I wasted my time. ❤️
I’m relieved you found it too. Better luck on your next (legit) client. 🙂
HI Karen,
I too am grateful for your post.
I got this the other day, and was suspicious so I started asking obvious questions anyone would ask, and haven’t heard back from “Christian” –
Pinnacle Group MonkeyPox Workshop
The upcoming workshop, “Combatting Monkeypox: The Importance of Vaccination and Immunization,” is a free workshop organized by Pinnacle Foundation to educate young people about the risks and prevention strategies against monkeypox. This interactive session aims to empower students aged 12 – 17 with knowledge on:
– Understanding monkeypox transmission and symptoms
– The importance of vaccination and immunization
– Effective prevention measures and best practices
– Breaking down stigma and myths surrounding monkeypox
We need illustrations for two workshop parts, with three illustrations required for each part.
Outline:
Part 1: Understanding Monkeypox and Vaccination
1. Diagnosis and Treatment Discussion
Illustration: Depicting a doctor discussing diagnosis and treatment options with a patient.
2. Community Engagement
Illustration: Depicting a crowded urban setting, with individuals adorned with various styles of nose masks.
3. Educating the Public on Monkeypox
Illustration: A health educator at a community health center is presenting on Monkeypox, detailing symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, and rash
Part 2: Promoting Preventive Measures and Healthcare Access
1. Emergency Healthcare Response
Illustration: Depicting the arrival of an ambulance at the hospital’s emergency entrance, where a dedicated nurse awaits.
2. Long Queue at a Vaccination Site
Illustration: A long line of people keeps a six-foot distance at a busy vaccination site, where staff assist with check-in and provide water and hand sanitizer. Signs help guide the flow of people, and a security guard monitors social distancing, maintaining a calm and organized atmosphere.
3. Mass Vaccination
Illustration: The illustrations will depict a large sports stadium transformed into a mass vaccination site, featuring numerous vaccination stations set up on the field.
Illustration Specifications:
– Size: 8.5 x 11 inches (2550 x 3300 px)
– Color: Vibrant, coherent, and clear color scheme
– Style: Cartoon style emphasizing expressiveness and appropriate detail level
– Text Titles: Text Titles: Titles will match the outline headings for each illustration.
– Text Placement: Strategic visibility while maintaining aesthetic appeal
Review Process:
Draft illustrations will be submitted in PDF format via email for review and feedback. I would like you to know that feedback must be incorporated to ensure alignment with project goals and preferences.
Submission and Deadline:
Draft submissions will be sent separately for each part of the project to facilitate focused feedback and revisions.
– Part One: Deadline – June 27 (review first drafts of all 6 illustrations)
– Part Two: Deadline – July 17 (finalize all 6 illustrations)
Budget:
$1,000 per illustration, totaling $6,000 for all six illustrations. Payment methods include QuickBooks, cashier’s, or bank-certified checks.
Payments will be structured in two parts: a 70% upfront deposit will be made, with the remaining balance payable upon project completion.
Project Cancellation Policy:
1. Client-initiated cancellation:
– Up to 15 days after project commencement: 75% refund of upfront payment
– After 30 days: no refund
2. Designer-initiated cancellation:
The client receives a full refund of the upfront payment
Confirmation Requested:
Please confirm the proposed cost per illustration or provide a counteroffer for negotiation. Upon agreement, a contract will be sent to formalize the deal.
Glad I didn’t waste anymore time than I already have.
But, bummed too, I could have used the extra 6K….
P
Yeah, we could all use the extra $6K.
Glad to help.
Thank you for this thread. You can see the progression on these to looking more like real commission proposals.
“I appreciate your interest in the project. I am an independent academic consultant based in Richmond, Virginia. My role involves part-time research work and organizing educational seminars and workshops for young individuals on various subjects. This is free at no cost whatsoever to the participants of the workshop. I approach well-meaning individuals, organizations, and large corporations for sponsorship of these programs and present proposals to them.
The upcoming workshop, “Combatting Monkeypox: The Importance of Vaccination and Immunization,” is a free workshop organized by Pinnacle Foundation to educate young people about the risks and prevention strategies against monkeypox. This interactive session aims to empower students aged 12 – 17 with knowledge on:
– Understanding monkeypox transmission and symptoms
– The importance of vaccination and immunization
– Effective prevention measures and best practices
– Breaking down stigma and myths surrounding monkeypox
We need illustrations for two workshop parts, with three illustrations required for each part.
Outline:
Part 1: Understanding Monkeypox and Vaccination
1. Diagnosis and Treatment Discussion
Illustration: Depicting a doctor discussing diagnosis and treatment options with a patient.
2. Community Engagement
Illustration: Depicting a crowded urban setting, with individuals adorned with various styles of nose masks.
3. Educating the Public on Monkeypox
Illustration: A health educator at a community health center is presenting on Monkeypox, detailing symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, and rash
Part 2: Promoting Preventive Measures and Healthcare Access
1. Emergency Healthcare Response
Illustration: Depicting the arrival of an ambulance at the hospital’s emergency entrance, where a dedicated nurse awaits.
2. Long Queue at a Vaccination Site
Illustration: A long line of people keeps a six-foot distance at a busy vaccination site, where staff assist with check-in and provide water and hand sanitizer. Signs help guide the flow of people, and a security guard monitors social distancing, maintaining a calm and organized atmosphere.
3. Mass Vaccination
Illustration: The illustrations will depict a large sports stadium transformed into a mass vaccination site, featuring numerous vaccination stations set up on the field.
Illustration Specifications:
– Size: 8.5 x 11 inches (2550 x 3300 px)
– Color: Vibrant, coherent, and clear color scheme
– Style: Cartoon style emphasizing expressiveness and appropriate detail level
– Text Titles: Titles will match the outline headings for each illustration.
– Text Placement: Strategic visibility while maintaining aesthetic appeal
Review Process:
Draft illustrations will be submitted in PDF format via email for review and feedback. I would like you to know that feedback must be incorporated to ensure alignment with project goals and preferences.
Submission and Deadline:
Draft submissions will be sent separately for each part of the project to facilitate focused feedback and revisions.
– Part One: Deadline – October 28 (review first drafts of all 6 illustrations)
– Part Two: Deadline – November 10 (finalize all 6 illustrations)
Budget:$750 per illustration, totaling $4,500 for all six illustrations. Payment methods include QuickBooks, cashier’s, or bank-certified checks.
Payments will be structured in two parts: a 70% upfront deposit will be made, with the remaining balance payable upon project completion.
Project Cancellation Policy:
1. Client-initiated cancellation:
– Up to 15 days after project commencement: 75% refund of upfront payment
– After 30 days: no refund
2. Designer-initiated cancellation:
The client receives a full refund of the upfront payment
Confirmation Requested:
Please confirm the proposed cost per illustration or provide a counteroffer for negotiation. Upon agreement, a contract will be sent to formalize the deal.
I look forward to your acknowledgment and cooperation.
Sincerely,
– Tony Perry”