roxyart
12-05-2007, 03:56 PM
Hi Friends,
I posted this question under Art Business, but didn't get much of a response. I thought I'd try here. I would like to start doing quick sketch portraits at craft fairs and that sort of thing, but I'm at a loss as to what to charge. I did this over 30 years ago, but times have changed. Recently, I tried doing 11X14 colored pencil portraits for $20, but in most cases, just made the entrance fee back. I think it has to cost little enough that person will do it on an impulse, but I don't want to sell myself short. I'm planning to do 11X14 black and whites at this point. Any input I can get would be appreciated.
I posted this question under Art Business, but didn't get much of a response. I thought I'd try here. I would like to start doing quick sketch portraits at craft fairs and that sort of thing, but I'm at a loss as to what to charge. I did this over 30 years ago, but times have changed. Recently, I tried doing 11X14 colored pencil portraits for $20, but in most cases, just made the entrance fee back. I think it has to cost little enough that person will do it on an impulse, but I don't want to sell myself short. I'm planning to do 11X14 black and whites at this point. Any input I can get would be appreciated.