Pricing is mostly about feelings. Most decisions we make are also about feelings. Therefore, we must hone our empathy for the client/patron's needs/desires while being oh so sensitive to our own value as an Artist-Craftsman.
Sometimes, when our belly is full and life is good, we can offer discounts, but in the interest of success in our profession, we MUST take care of our suppliers, subs and services else we will not last long in the fray.
So, my advice is; don't give anything away that you might want later just to be popular with avaricious clients AND be open to the genuine needs of serious Art lovers who may not be as wealthy as you might hope. I work that way.
Nic East, Jim Thorpe, PA USA
Creativity begins with a novel thought.
Pricing
Pricing is mostly about feelings. Most decisions we make are also about feelings. Therefore, we must hone our empathy for the client/patron's needs/desires while being oh so sensitive to our own value as an Artist-Craftsman.
Sometimes, when our belly is full and life is good, we can offer discounts, but in the interest of success in our profession, we MUST take care of our suppliers, subs and services else we will not last long in the fray.
So, my advice is; don't give anything away that you might want later just to be popular with avaricious clients AND be open to the genuine needs of serious Art lovers who may not be as wealthy as you might hope. I work that way.
Nic East, Jim Thorpe, PA USA
Creativity begins with a novel thought.