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Post by krazykatlady on Aug 11, 2015 18:32:53 GMT
I recently completed a painting that I've shown on my Facebook and Instagram accounts (I think I posted it here too) Anywho, someone has contacted me asking how much I'd charge to paint one for them and I don't have a clue! I know it's not great art but a lot of time and energy went into it and I don't want to short change myself. I also don't want to scare off a potential customer, lol! I tried looking on Etsy but couldn't find anything comparable so I'm turning to the peas for help. Details: 3.5 ft square, acrylics and ink on a thin plywood board. I worked on it off and on for two weeks, several hours at a time, probably 20 hours total. So what do you think? Attachments:
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AnotherPea
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Post by AnotherPea on Aug 11, 2015 18:39:42 GMT
I have no idea, but I like your painting! For me, I'd never sell anything like that. Simply because no one would be willing to pay for the amount of time I put into it. Just wouldn't sell where I live because there are too many similar items to be had that were imported from China and cost next to nothing  |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 11, 2015 18:41:37 GMT
No idea, but how cool that someone wants you to paint for them. Very cool. Congrats!
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Post by annabella on Aug 11, 2015 18:44:52 GMT
$300-500
Art always costs more than I think it should. My boss' wife is an artist and everything hung inside their house is for sale. When it was revealed how much she charges for them, I was really surprised. She doesn't have a gallery and rarely does showings.
Yesterday I was reading a thread on here about Robin Williams so I looked up articles on him and saw that is widow was an artist. I found her website and she sells her paintings for around $3000.
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valincal
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Post by valincal on Aug 11, 2015 18:48:21 GMT
Very pretty piece of art...I really like it! I'd pay $200-$300 for it.
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 11, 2015 18:50:31 GMT
I think your painting is super cute.
I would add up all of the supply costs, including the gasoline to drive and get them, and an hourly wage that you feel comfortable with.
The hardest part is deciding what your time is worth. Are you satisfied with $7 or $10 or more, per hour? You have to weigh the pleasure of creating as a hobby against profiting financially as a business from your work.
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Rhondito
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Post by Rhondito on Aug 11, 2015 18:52:28 GMT
I would say $400-500, but definitely no less than $200! You've got a lot of detail there...
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Post by bluepoprocks on Aug 11, 2015 18:53:53 GMT
Maybe $200 or $300. I think it depends on what kind of area you live in.
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Post by bluepoprocks on Aug 11, 2015 18:56:18 GMT
You did post that painting here. I really like it.
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Aug 11, 2015 18:57:31 GMT
I would think you would have to sell for about $300-$400 to make it worth your time and trouble.
I often find that people are very interested in buying handmade things until they find out what they cost. My mom makes gorgeous quilts but would have to charge 6-700 for them to recoup the time spent- most people want to pay $50 because they can buy one at Walmart for that.
(And don't worry about scaring off a customer. Value yourself fairly and if they are unhappy with the price then they are probably not a customer you want.)
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Post by scrapaddie on Aug 11, 2015 19:00:01 GMT
I think your painting is super cute. I would add up all of the supply costs, including the gasoline to drive and get them, and an hourly wage that you feel comfortable with. The hardest part is deciding what your time is worth. Are you satisfied with $7 or $10 or more, per hour? You have to weigh the pleasure of creating as a hobby against profiting financially as a business from your work. but people aren't paying for time... everyone has time. they are paying for a talent, and not everyone has that. years ago, the art teacher where I taught advised students not to let a painting for less than 300 |
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Post by mnmloveli on Aug 11, 2015 19:00:10 GMT
I LOVE it ! The detail is amazing ! I definitely think it's worth at least $400. Someone once told me a long time ago, if you're selling something you need to determine what your time is worth and how many hours you put into the piece. So at 20 hours, $400 would be $20 an hour. I think that's pretty good for doing something you love, at your leisure and tax free money. Depending upon your situation, you might even consider less. Everyone is different.
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Aug 11, 2015 19:02:59 GMT
$300-500 Art always costs more than I think it should. I tend to think the opposite! Maybe it's because mom paints, and I see the hours put into the work.  And, of course, the talent. It's not like a birdhouse kit than most people can build if they have tools and instructions. |
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Post by georgiapea on Aug 11, 2015 19:17:05 GMT
I really like that painting. I'd charge no less than $200.00 to do another one for someone.
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Post by theroadlesstraveledp on Aug 11, 2015 19:43:26 GMT
Beautiful art!
You should ask Freebird she does something similar.
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Post by PepsiGal on Aug 11, 2015 19:52:12 GMT
At least $250 and up to $500. It is beautiful. Good luck!!!!
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Post by finally~a~mama on Aug 11, 2015 22:25:20 GMT
No idea, but it is beautiful!
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Post by krazykatlady on Aug 12, 2015 15:42:14 GMT
Thanks for all the advice and especially thanks for all the compliments! |
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