Do you pay an illustration agency anything apart from their project commission?

[Judy Elizabeth Wilson]

Do you ever pay an illustration agency anything apart from their project commission?
@will-terry-art @davidhohn

[davidhohn]

@Judy-Elizabeth-Wilson Industry standard is "No".
Be wary of any agent that generates income directly from the illustrators they represent. If they are paying their bills from fees charged to their clients rather than from projects they generate for their clients the incentive the agent has to find and negotiate projects diminishes.

That said, I could see unique exceptions to this. A special promotion for instance. Especially if that promotion is a direct request/demand from the illustrator.

But as a matter of standard business practice - no.

[Judy Elizabeth Wilson]

@davidhohn Thank you David. That is brilliant information and good to know. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.