(June 29, 2021 at 9:48 pm)Fireball Wrote: I know that everything doesn't revolve about money, but I really hope that you're getting at least $500 per picture, or you are wasting your time. I do wood working, and most of it is just for me. But I also make other stuff that people want, and don't charge a lot of money. They're all happy to get the product, and in most cases, I'm making well over $150 per hour. Of course, that's only for 3 hours work, on an occasional basis. If I could get a national franchise with an art store, I'd make a mint before the Chinese knocked my shit off and undercut it. But to be honest, they'd probably lose money in the shipping costs alone. Hmm...
It's for my dad. He paid me back for the paints I bought just for this($172) and he's going to pay me $330 for the time and work. For others I might charge more but...it's my father. He came to me, asked me, and pressured me to do this when I wasn't even aware this market was a thing. He's getting me an airbrush for my birthday in August. Some things are worth the money for doing. Other certain situations and things are worth the opening of my own prospects, introducing new avenues I hadn't considered, and boosting my confidence with how much he roots for me and gets excited about my talents. For my dad I'll do this for $400 total. I do tend to undersell myself also, so, I'll remember this for next time. No more discounts.
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