tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post1331285884826994856..comments2024-03-29T00:10:44.640-04:00Comments on Cincinnati Illustrators Blog: Pricing a PaintingRyan Ostranderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166999318810207543noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post-44733462100084598882009-05-08T10:19:00.000-04:002009-05-08T10:19:00.000-04:00Thank you, Chuck.
Working outside of one's usual...Thank you, Chuck. <br /><br />Working outside of one's usual medium also tends to throw all estimates. I taught myself Adobe Illustrator by using it on two consecutive cover assignments, but don't ask what my hourly wage broke down as. It was worth it for the knowledge.Brian Hagenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534736723885743760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post-17550701301367892382009-05-07T22:04:00.000-04:002009-05-07T22:04:00.000-04:00You know more than anyone how fast you work, Brian...You know more than anyone how fast you work, Brian, but I may have a helpful tip or two.<br /><br />Graphic designers have a rule: take your best estimate and double it.<br /> <br />I've found that the time I spend on artwork has a lot to do with my level of experience with the task-at-hand, but is even more influenced by the personality of the client. Try to get a read on that as quickly as possible.<br /><br />Sometimes it's good business to take a risk for a new client, or a new approach to working. Just make sure you take good notes for future reference.<br /><br />I wish I could give you specific numbers, but some folks would call that an attempt at price-fixing. Some subjects are best tackled over lunch. Go to galleries and see what similar art costs. That may help.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885271094483228148noreply@blogger.com