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16 years ago
"People get ready, there's a train a-comin'".
- Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions
- Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions
...is how school can be described right now. So many people, so little space!
Anyways, I will be uploading a lot of work after Halloween. I have midterms right now, so I'm busy studying. But rest assured, artwork cometh!
Also, I have an idea to earn some cash, but I need your input. I did a drawing for my Drawing/Painting class that I really liked (will probably post it soon, so you get an idea what it looks like). It's a charcoal image of basketball player Michael Cage, in a very realistic style.
Well, I thought that to make a little more money besides commissions, I would make more pictures in this style, and then sell them on Kijiji, eBay, Facebook, or all three.
Here's what I need from you all:
1. Are there any standards for pricing artwork out there? Or are the figures up to me completely? I just don't wanna cheat anybody.
2. When buying an artwork from someone in the same city, would you rather pick it up yourself, or have someone deliver it?
3. Is it expected that the artist provide some sort of framing for the artwork, or is that completely up to the buyer?
These may have straighforward, obvious answers, but if I don't ask them, then I may feel like I may accidentally rip somebody off, especially with the first question :S
Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you!
1. Are there any standards for pricing artwork out there? Or are the figures up to me completely? I just don't wanna cheat anybody.
Pretty much, the figures are up to you. I would just look around at the pricing that others offer and make your prices comparative to the ones you see that are comparable to your skill level and financial desire
2. When buying an artwork from someone in the same city, would you rather pick it up yourself, or have someone deliver it?
That's up to you and your customers. Some may like to save on shipping by picking it up, but if you have people pick up, then make sure you do it in a public place, like a Starbucks or something
3. Is it expected that the artist provide some sort of framing for the artwork, or is that completely up to the buyer?
No, absolutely not. That is entirely up to the buyer. You can offer it at an additional price (or free if you want) but it is certainly not expected.
And thank you for your help. I'm new to selling artwork, so I appreciate any help I can get