Hello all,
Well, I know this is a lot to ask, but I have read things on this forum that make me feel like this could be appropriate and someone might take the time to answer! I feel that I need an assessment by those who know what they are talking about concerning where I am and if my prices are appropriate.
About a year ago I found the SOG site and artists (but not the forum), focused my work and made goals. I have reached the goals that I set out to accomplish by now (to be able to paint a better quality in less time and have a set of paintings that I feel good showing to others) but don't really know where I stand now. I know, of course, that I have a ton to learn and do not compare to the experienced pros on this site, but don't feel I am able to compare my work to others in order to gauge where I am in the market.
I'll start out simple with my graphites. Below is a graphite I was commissioned to do almost a year ago. It was one of three. On my current price list, I charge $75 each.
Next I will post a pastel. I enjoy pastels, but don't bring them up anywhere close to the kind of finishes I've seen. I offer it as something affordable (too affordable?) that is still in color. My current price list has a head and shoulders at $150.
Finally, my oils. I love doing oils and would love to get commissions for these. Oils have been my main focus, but I haven't created a price list at all for them. I've gotten wind of some people being interested in having them done, but nothing yet. I also don't know what kind of prices I should put on works I have done that I would like to sell, especially if I plan on ever going to a gallery.
I just bought a seperate domain than my current one and plan to use it for only my best fine art and would like to include an online price list that I can feel confident about. I have no other artist friends (except one abstract-type guy) and would definately appreciate any advice or input.
To see more for a better idea:
www.lsquaredartwork.com/paintings.htm
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