Portrait Artist Forum    

Go Back   Portrait Artist Forum > Business, Marketing & PR


 
 
Topic Tools Search this Topic Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 03-06-2004, 02:40 AM   #2
Kimberly Dow Kimberly Dow is offline
Juried Member
FT Professional
 
Kimberly Dow's Avatar
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Posts: 1,713
I do not have nearly as many commissioned portraits as others here, but I'll throw in what I do. I invite the client to my studio for final approval, making it clear that I am pleased, but it has been explained before that they need to be 100% happy.

I have a few sheets prepared as well - their invoice - which is paid off then, one of my cards and a sheet I typed up about care and cleaning for oil portraits. I always tell them verbally, but not in the contract, that they have 30 days if they see something later that bothers them, say perhaps a wisp of hair, they can bring it back in and I will fix it. No one has done that so far.

I do not include a frame, but I do have a deal with a local framer for 20% for all my clients. So, if all is well I offer to go with them right then to the framer's and help them choose a frame. They really seem to appreciate that aspect. Most of my clients seem overwhelmed at the choices and do not have the patience to chose well. So I immediately grab some that would be classy and lay them out for them. It has worked out well so far for me. And I am pushy enough to get price quotes immediately for them and they usually let me know how much they have to spend - so I am kind of the go-between so they do not have to have the framer pushing the expensive frames.



I would love to present my portraits with a frame...it's a great idea when I have more coming in.
__________________
Kim
http://kimberlydow.com

"Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes." - Maggie Kuhn

"If you obey all the rules, you'll miss all the fun." - Katherine Hepburn
  Reply With Quote
 


Currently Active Users Viewing this Topic: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Topic Tools Search this Topic
Search this Topic:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Topics
Thread Topic Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Breaking down the portrait process Mary Reilly Conceptualizing the Portrait 4 06-09-2004 03:29 PM
Portrait Project 9-11 Chris Saper Unveilings, 9/11 Portrait Project - Moderator: Alexandra Tyng 0 09-16-2003 10:22 PM
Initial meeting with client KentCurole Business, Marketing & PR 2 06-28-2001 09:16 PM

 

Make a Donation



Support the Forum by making a donation or ordering on Amazon through our search or book links..







All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:18 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.