Another painting finished. I'm pretty happy with it! I am learning very, very quickly how to paint portraits. I really wish I'd had some training, as I seem to get stuck quite a bit. I am struggling with getting things to look right the first time- right now I have to keep re-painting and re-painting.
I have to get going on my next one as the next mama is very excited and I took so long finishing this one! I'm nervous that people aren't going to want to wait so long for these. And I'm thinking once I do the Etsy store, I will definetly have to charge more. I am investing alot of time and supplies into these and not really making much money- and we really need the money. I just feel so weird setting prices.
Someone told me most artists charge $1 a square inch- which would make these $140! Right now I'm charging $60 plus shipping. Help!
3 comments:
that is beautiful!!!
I am so happy that you have time for this. I know that it can be challenging for you at times, but you are doing it!!! AWESOME!
I'm proud of you for setting this up. You have to be proud of your work. You are doing original work, so you should charge what it's worth. If people value it, they will pay. $150-$200 is not too much to ask. If you don't charge enough, you'll get too many orders and will get burnt out. If you set your price higher, you might not get as many orders, but you'll be able to spend more time on the ones you do have which will result in better paintings. Keep it up. :)
Oh, I'm so glad to hear you say that!! I am already getting burnt out.
In college I was doing murals for like $100- I was undercharging ridiculously and couldnt keep up with the work. So I gave up.
Its so hard to ask for money...at least, it is for me!!
I think when I get my Etsy store up- I'll drum up the courage to ask for the right amount.
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