How much to charge for custom artwork?

Active Poster Joined: Nov 13 2008 Posts: 33

In the past few months I started drawing portraits (of children mostly) from photographs. I was commissioned by a family member of DH to draw her grandchildren. I had been out of practice, but I am actually quite happy with the results.

The problem is that I don't know how much to charge for my work. The price for my art supplies are minimal. I just need to figure out how much my time is worth. Any suggestions on how to figure this out?

I probably am going to charge less for these since they are my first sale, AND it is a family member. But, I want to start a little home business and I need to figure out what the going rate is for this sort of thing. Also, for future drawings I will negotiate a price before I start...this was just a lets-see-if-I-can-do-it venture.

Thanks!
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Platinum Member Joined: Mar 20 2005 Posts: 5270

Honestly it depends how good it is. Do you want to post some samples of what you can do.

Active Poster Joined: Nov 13 2008 Posts: 33

http://thepaintydaintychair.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html

My blog with pictures of things that I make. Smile

Gold Member Joined: Feb 22 2009 Posts: 1296 Location: UK

wow, you're really good! how long did it take you?

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