How do I start? It’s easy! Just send me a message with your idea via email to markcooper@markcooperart.com. It can be a song, a short story, or even just a few words about the "vibe" you want. I’ll let you know if I’m the right artist for your project.
 

How much does it cost? The price depends on how much detail you want. I can do a "painterly" style with bold light and shadows for a smaller budget, or a "high-detail" style with thousands of tiny marks, textures, etc. if you want something very complex. Tell me your budget, and I will let you know what I can create for you!
 

When do I pay? I ask for a 50% deposit before I start drawing. This holds your spot on my schedule. You pay the other 50% once the art is finished and we both agree that it's finished.
 

Can I see the art while you work? Yes! I will send you a rough sketch first. This is where we make sure the shapes and layout are perfect. Once you say "Go," I start blocking in values and color, then lastly i'll render the details.
 

What do I get at the end? I will send you high-quality digital files. Normally its a .psd, or if its huge, a .psb. I'll also send a tif, png, jpeg, or any other format you need..They are very large and clear, so they will look perfect on t-shirts, album covers, or big posters.. Pretty much anything you want to print on.
 

Do you work with bands? Yes, that's mostly who i've worked with since that's what i've been into for over 30 years. Whether you need a single cover, a full t-shirt design, or a logo, I can help to make the art match your music, in my style. You can tell me what to paint, not how. That's the only thing i wont do is let someone nit pick my process.


 

Commission Price Guide
 

Level 1: The Manifestation (Standard)
 

Best for single covers or focused merch designs with one focal point. 
 

The Style: A "painterly" approach focusing on core shapes. This style aims for a simplified image without the crazy detail.
 

Turnaround: 1–2 weeks.
 

Estimated Budget: $300 and up. The more specific you want the art to be, the higher the cost.
 

Level 2: The Deep Rendering (High Detail)
 

The signature Mark Cooper style. Best for vinyl gatefolds and complex posters.
 

The Style: This is my most time-intensive process. It involves painting things tight and clean at a large resolution. Because this requires much more "hand-time" to render every inch of the canvas, the price reflects the labor of the density.
 

Turnaround: 3+ weeks, sometimes months.
In rare cases it can take years for the most detailed work.
 

Estimated Budget: $1000 and up.

Ask me if you're not sure.