Really informative! I do believe it is important to mention shipping insurance. I am not sure if every storefront offers it but I know Etsy does. It would be probably good to invest in if you're doing more traditional art so you can get reimbursed for any damaged or lost goods. From what I gather I don't see people recommending it for people that sell goods that are manufactured unless a package's value is very high.
Thank you Spirit! Your advice helps so much. I was beginning commission work but struggled with pricing. Loved your breakdown of scheduling to determine charge per project. Having a sheet to keep track of such information will definitely help! I look forward to improving with commission planning as I take on more mediums like animation. Will be exciting! Appreciate your video ^-^
Hear, hear. Unfortunately, from both the end of the artist and the end of the potential customer for that artist's work, the fact that making art is a professional artisanal skill is something that's not always appreciated. While the information age is exposing a lot more people to professional artists explaining the matter to them and raising awareness, in parallel AI (often free or low-cost sites) are creating the impression that a computer program can do what a professional artist can do for a fraction of the cost. I hope that this video gets a lot of traffic because more people need to hear it all said.
Really informative! I do believe it is important to mention shipping insurance. I am not sure if every storefront offers it but I know Etsy does. It would be probably good to invest in if you're doing more traditional art so you can get reimbursed for any damaged or lost goods. From what I gather I don't see people recommending it for people that sell goods that are manufactured unless a package's value is very high.
I really appreciate this deep dive into this subject. It’s really important for those trying to make their living with their passion.
Thank you Spirit! Your advice helps so much. I was beginning commission work but struggled with pricing.
Loved your breakdown of scheduling to determine charge per project. Having a sheet to keep track of such information will definitely help! I look forward to improving with commission planning as I take on more mediums like animation. Will be exciting! Appreciate your video ^-^
Wise advice, Spirit.
well done and informative ^^
Hear, hear. Unfortunately, from both the end of the artist and the end of the potential customer for that artist's work, the fact that making art is a professional artisanal skill is something that's not always appreciated. While the information age is exposing a lot more people to professional artists explaining the matter to them and raising awareness, in parallel AI (often free or low-cost sites) are creating the impression that a computer program can do what a professional artist can do for a fraction of the cost. I hope that this video gets a lot of traffic because more people need to hear it all said.
i love commission…….
How would you price traditional oil paintings which I painted pictures myself they take about full months to finish with 60 hours invested.