Is $140 for this folder I painted too much? It did take me 7 hours to paint (The inside is also painted but just speckled pink)
Is $140 for this folder I painted too much? It did take me 7 hours to paint (The inside is also painted but just speckled pink)
I never sell anything or get commissions, maybe I am still not good enough? I don't know anymore
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So 140 comes out to 20/hr. Not considering materials and supplies.
If someone is offering it, I’d say it’s not unreasonable, maybe. But if you’re trying to sell paintings as your sole or at least primary income… it’s probably not high enough.
There’s always going to be those people that will tell you it’s too expensive. That’s their problem. I would suggest talking with other artists and see how they price things similar to it.
Pricing isn’t easy. Especially for things that are unique.
Yeah it's not my primary income since I'm working and just doing art on the side seeing how the market is going. Haven't gotten any interest from people unfortunately and I think that is fairly good price, especially since I worked so long at it.
A large part of the issue may be that it’s a folder.
I’m generally buying three rings to be functional and usually hidden in a cabinet or shelf somewhere.
If I’m going to spend on art, I want it seen. Maybe a scrapbooker would be interested, where they tend to use them as coffee table books. But, it would be a distinct shame for me to stuff work documents into.
The painting itself is amazing. I like it. (And I actually kind of see some Where the Wild Things Are vibes… not entirely but enough for me get hit with nostalgia, heh.)
Absolutely agreed on the "it's a folder". To me, that gives very "school" oriented vibes, and I know when I was in school I sure didn't have money to spend on artful folders.
I like the painting too but I do think op would have more success on a different canvas. That said, if you're doing it for fun and not for money, keep it up regardless
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jVkLVRt6c1U
Required viewing for any freelancer