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paying my bills with my talent
So--- i need honest opinions here...no jokes--
I was commissioned to do a 4 panel installation for an up and coming Youth Rally by someone in our diocese. They are the Four Evangelists- 3 animals and one angel representing the four main gospels -Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Here's the catch-- If I am going to start going down this road-- accepting people's requests for my work-- how the heck do I answer them when they say "how much would you charge?" ??!?!?!??
I've had numerous opportunities to gift my work and I realize -especially after the huge feedback from showing and raffling off my work at the reception -- that I could probably make good money with my talent.
So I come to you - my fav Knotties/New Nesties ---
what is an appropriate fee to charge for this kind of thing???
Datsyuks & Ferdy- We Go Together Like...
Re: paying my bills with my talent
Hmm...I'm not really into buying artwork, so I don't know anything at all about how much it typically costs.
Is the Youth Rally a non-profit thing? If so, I might consider just asking for a donation of the receiver's discretion. If you really want to charge, though, I would keep track of how much you spend on supplies and how much time you put into the project. Then decide how much you think your time is worth (by the hour) and use that to calculate how much to charge.
Good luck! I so wish I were artsy and could make money that way. That sounds really awesome.
Hmm. I think the price should include your upfront costs (materials/paint) and then something for your time. Maybe look on Etsy for something similar to see what they are charging?
I think that the size of the painting and the amount of detail that goes into it should also be included.
That probably wasn't too helpful, huh? Sorry!
ETA: Oh, and if the painting will include a frame, that should be included too. I'm pretty cheap so this probably won't be a good guideline, but anything larger than 11x14 size range, I'd typically not even bat an eye at paying $30 and up for it.
Married / The Cookaholic Wife
This. Even if it's a non-profit, you still get some dollas for your time (although I am really bad at judging that kind of thing). Definitely cover materials. And if you charge them less because of the non-profitedness, I'd say ask if you can put some business cards or some fliers someplace so people can check you out if they'd like.
I love my puppy ... and my husband, I swear!
First off, this is awesome. I'm so happy & proud of you!
Everyone is basically right on target. I am clueless when it comes to art, but consider the up-front costs on your end & then the time it would take (you can gauge it all better than we can).
For this particular project, how large are the panels? I honestly don't think I would expect to pay any less than $50 for something like this, like LTB said.
09.25.10
Sorry!
Married / The Cookaholic Wife
I agree with PP, I also found this website that discusses the topic.
http://www.allfreelancework.com/artsdirectory/pricingartwork.php
Good luck!
I'm with everyone else and charging for the cost of materials and then labor depending how much time, detail, etc are put into the panels.
Congrats on getting to do that! I know you must be so honored!
Thanks for all of your feedback-- I have tallied in canvas and paints-- I actually didn't need any new canvas-- b/c I had some lying around. However all of these ideas were very helpful and I hope that I can continue going on with this at least until something more permanent comes along.
I will be checking out that link to see what the discussion was all about-- I'm sure I will find it very helpful. I honestly never even thought about the project being not for profit.... I will look into that too. To answer your Qu Stef-- the panels are 18X24.... not the biggest I've ever done, but for four of them ... it's a big project
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but this sparks my interest--- if there was something you guys could get paid for (talent wise) what would it be?
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Datsyuks & Ferdy- We Go Together Like...
Hey, I actually know this one!
So, first start with the cost of materials (I would say only charge for paint if you have to buy new tubes).
Then give yourself an hourly rate, and keep track of the time it takes to make it.
If the final number seems off, add or subtract $20 to make it more appropriate.
For an example?
I charged $240 for this acrylic piece, $20 frame included (I believe it was a 16x20):
Bec-- that is SOO AWESOME!! I'd pay more than 240 for that!! Well in my head I would be like-- psh I could do that.. LOL but in reality I'd drop 300 easy for that!!
and the tips you gave sound to be like a good idea
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