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Not sure how to price your
ART COMMISSIONS
No one is... but consider the helpful advice in this THREAD
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ART COMMISSIONS
No one is... but consider the helpful advice in this THREAD
#commissions #commissionsopen #CommissionSheet #commissionart #digitalart #artistsupport #DigitalArtist
[01] Before we start, I feel it's important to state that you SHOULD have a pricing sheet or menu of some kind.
People are comfortable choosing from menus, it allows them to consider their request and know they can afford it -or avoid embarrassment if they can't.
Here's mine.
![[01] Before we start, I feel it's important to state that you SHOULD have a pricing sheet or menu of some kind.People are comfortable choosing from menus, it allows them to consider their request and know they can afford it -or avoid embarrassment if they can't.Here's mine.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgrAPJ_WAAAsmWd.jpg "[01] Before we start, I feel it's important to state that you SHOULD have a pricing sheet or menu of some kind.People are comfortable choosing from menus, it allows them to consider their request and know they can afford it -or avoid embarrassment if they can't.Here's mine.")
![[01] Before we start, I feel it's important to state that you SHOULD have a pricing sheet or menu of some kind.People are comfortable choosing from menus, it allows them to consider their request and know they can afford it -or avoid embarrassment if they can't.Here's mine.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgrAPVeWsAAxqIi.jpg "[01] Before we start, I feel it's important to state that you SHOULD have a pricing sheet or menu of some kind.People are comfortable choosing from menus, it allows them to consider their request and know they can afford it -or avoid embarrassment if they can't.Here's mine.")
People are comfortable choosing from menus, it allows them to consider their request and know they can afford it -or avoid embarrassment if they can't.
Here's mine.
[02] One more pre-advice notion:
Pricing is subjective. There is no "right" way to price art objectively, so this subjective advice is ment to encourage you to consider the "right" way to price YOUR art.
Now, onto the real advice...
Pricing is subjective. There is no "right" way to price art objectively, so this subjective advice is ment to encourage you to consider the "right" way to price YOUR art.
Now, onto the real advice...
[03] Commissions are a special product. They are unique pieces of art that WOULD NOT EXIST without a client's request -at least not in this form.
This makes them inherently valuable, like an exclusive collectable or a song written just for them.
Consider that when pricing.
This makes them inherently valuable, like an exclusive collectable or a song written just for them.
Consider that when pricing.
[04] One of the most important things to consider is whether or not you NEED the money.
It's no secret that a lower price will yield more commission sales. If you need them to survive, low-er prices make sense, just consider the next tip so you don't shoot yourself in the foot.
It's no secret that a lower price will yield more commission sales. If you need them to survive, low-er prices make sense, just consider the next tip so you don't shoot yourself in the foot.
[05] Drawing is an artisan skill. If you plan to make it a job, consider your hourly wage.
If it takes you 8hrs to complete a $50 commission, consider that would actually make more money working at a fast-food restaurant.
Please make at LEAST minimum wage -ideally 2x or 3x that
If it takes you 8hrs to complete a $50 commission, consider that would actually make more money working at a fast-food restaurant.
Please make at LEAST minimum wage -ideally 2x or 3x that
[06] How much time do you have for commissions?
Consider a daunting pile of pending work might be WORSE than no work. You have no room to breathe, recharge or create for yourself.
If you can't steadily complete requests as you receive them, it may be time to raise your prices.
Consider a daunting pile of pending work might be WORSE than no work. You have no room to breathe, recharge or create for yourself.
If you can't steadily complete requests as you receive them, it may be time to raise your prices.
[07] Consider how desirable your work is to YOUR audience.
This is a touchy subject, so it's going to be a couple tweets.
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This is a touchy subject, so it's going to be a couple tweets.
HOT TAKE
[07a] While you CAN find success selling art of any "skill-level" there IS a sort-of nebulous "professional standard" that qualifies your work as having "demand."
This standard is different for every art STYLE and the audience that appreciates it...but it exists.
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This standard is different for every art STYLE and the audience that appreciates it...but it exists.
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[07b] Unfortunately, there's no "Dummies Guide to Art Standards"
(that I know of...)
...So the best thing you can do is poll your audience. Be candid and try to seek out large sample sizes.
If you received a resoundingly positive interest, consider pricing your work higher!
(that I know of...)
...So the best thing you can do is poll your audience. Be candid and try to seek out large sample sizes.
If you received a resoundingly positive interest, consider pricing your work higher!
[08] Lastly, have a SIMPLE, straightforward contract for any commissions over a few hundred dollars and request a deposit of 25-50% upfront.
This protects both parties and it's a great thing to have on-hand. Just a simple PDF that you both agree to via email is enough!
This protects both parties and it's a great thing to have on-hand. Just a simple PDF that you both agree to via email is enough!
That concludes my THREAD on pricing commissions! I hope it helps someone out there price their art!If you found it helpful, please
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