Edith, my advice is to price up. It shows that you consider your work valuable, which it is. Potential buyers can be turned off by low prices, too; it’s the gyphon good idea. You’re talented and thoughtful. Set the bar high.
Whatever you think it should be, try doubling it. You could also think about an hourly rate of $150 or $200. Did it take 2 hours from concept to finish? 8? While not an ideal metric, the higher the price, the more people will “value” it.
I offer the same advice I was given when pricing myself for consulting - the biggest number you can say with a straight face. You are allowed to practice in the mirror, so you can say bigger numbers with a straight face, but if you feel like snickering or apologizing, keep practicing.
I’ve done nothing but think about our conversation since we talked. It’s seriously the most difficult thing to face — what are we worth? Our time? What we make? More than we probably want to admit.
I’ve taken a million notes, so we’ll have to have a sequel… Miss you and so honored to be a drawing link!! What a treat!!
My pricing advice is always price higher than your impulse is, you’re probably pricing too low! My dad sells his pottery for way too little, but he also doesn’t have to support himself with his sale and can afford to, my mom does an hourly calculation at minimum wage lol.
Edith, my advice is to price up. It shows that you consider your work valuable, which it is. Potential buyers can be turned off by low prices, too; it’s the gyphon good idea. You’re talented and thoughtful. Set the bar high.
Whatever you think it should be, try doubling it. You could also think about an hourly rate of $150 or $200. Did it take 2 hours from concept to finish? 8? While not an ideal metric, the higher the price, the more people will “value” it.
I offer the same advice I was given when pricing myself for consulting - the biggest number you can say with a straight face. You are allowed to practice in the mirror, so you can say bigger numbers with a straight face, but if you feel like snickering or apologizing, keep practicing.
Came here to say this!
It's so hard! You're not alone.
Sell big expensive paintings, and tiny cheap paintings. I dunno, I didn't go to business OR art school
Makes sense to me!
I’ve done nothing but think about our conversation since we talked. It’s seriously the most difficult thing to face — what are we worth? Our time? What we make? More than we probably want to admit.
I’ve taken a million notes, so we’ll have to have a sequel… Miss you and so honored to be a drawing link!! What a treat!!
Thank you, Mike!!! I've thought about it a ton, too.
I look forward to part two!!!
My pricing advice is always price higher than your impulse is, you’re probably pricing too low! My dad sells his pottery for way too little, but he also doesn’t have to support himself with his sale and can afford to, my mom does an hourly calculation at minimum wage lol.
Wonderful!!!! The crazy randomness of it all ~ too much? too little? I could relate to every word.
The number of times I’ve googled “price art how” is deeply unnerving