tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212871795539372039.post5586880140946606943..comments2014-05-27T04:44:28.619-04:00Comments on YOU are an ARtisT: A garage sale...ACreativeDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17987061792709372219noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212871795539372039.post-21150466767492680192014-04-02T12:51:11.107-04:002014-04-02T12:51:11.107-04:00I think (oh boy) that what someone charges for the...I think (oh boy) that what someone charges for their work depends alot on what their goal is....... like what Carol mentioned .... I have never sold any of my artwork..... whoops gotta take that back.... Ms Eileen over there at the Artful Crafter purchased some small prints of one of my pieces.... and i do have some images over there on Zazzle though i've really only sold to family and friends off of Zazzle.... I think they are too expensive.. then add shipping and oh my! <br /> My monetary goal for my artwork is just to cover what i spent making it.... the cost of the canvas , paint, etc..... perhaps a little over to have some pocket change..... but really i don't look to support myself with my artwork... i just look to support my art habit.... :) I like the thought of my artwork out there in the world making people smile ......<br /><br />So i don't know June..... Figuring out the cost of the supplies is easy but how much do you charge for your talent and your time? I think you have to look at what the market will bear too.... <br /><br />My hubby thought it was strange that a company would want to put my image in their book but not want to pay me for that privilege... me i was just happy my artwork was out there in the world... :)Hugs! deb jinxxxygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349344319328467284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212871795539372039.post-36753523312187934082014-04-02T09:37:27.993-04:002014-04-02T09:37:27.993-04:00Well..I can identify with this situation as I used...Well..I can identify with this situation as I used to sell years ago at private shows. These were fiber items I created and did fairly well at the time. I can honestly say that at the time, we were pretty hard up for money so I took that into consideration in pricing. Money in my pocket was the goal. Plus, I never had any goal to make my living creating. It's easier to put pricing right out there so people know the value you put on your work. Buyers frequently make comments that are just ignorant and you can't let them get to you. Besides, the person you mentioned would probably not see the value in a Picasso. When I was working, I would have gladly paid the value of your art. You need to test the waters. Look for a little shop to place your work in. But then that opens up a whole lot of legal questions. ie: I had work in a consignment shop and when they did inventory, I received a tax bill from the county for inventory. And what do you do if an item is stolen. Lots of things to think about when you sell your art.Carol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212871795539372039.post-41548980135260982672014-04-02T07:36:40.884-04:002014-04-02T07:36:40.884-04:00Good question Snap. I often get, "ohhhhh, I ...Good question Snap. I often get, "ohhhhh, I love that, I want to buy it". I'll figure up a fair price to me, based on supplies and time involved (figuring minimum wage generally), and when I give the person a price I most often get, "Oh, I didn't think it would be that much."<br /><br />People don't often realize the amount of work that goes into something, whether it be crocheting or painting or sculpting...and it's more than just the work, it's the creativity, the planning, the producing. <br /><br />I know the last time someone told me they didn't expect a painting to be priced so high I explained that it was the amount of time it took times minimum wage... then I asked if they'd be willing to work for less than that. Apparently, they wouldn't... but also didn't want to spend $100.00 on a painting. ACreativeDreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987061792709372219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212871795539372039.post-4254960933852250072014-04-02T07:17:41.716-04:002014-04-02T07:17:41.716-04:00I don't believe I've ever charged for my &...I don't believe I've ever charged for my "art" work. I have charged for some crochet, but mostly just for buying the yarn. I give the art work away and plan on any "yarning" to happen just in time for birthdays or holidays. Wonder why we do these things to ourselves???!!! Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.com