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Mary Sparrow · 10-12-2003, 11:51 AM

I have always underpriced. In the beginning, I was just so happy that someone would pay me to do something so fun that I was astounded that I got paid at all! But my priorities have shifted. I have three small children, and I need to work. I need for this to be a REAL business. I want the work to be priced fairly, not too high, but also not undervalued.

The whole PAPER thing, I think is my issue with these pastels. Because my time is so limited, I need to be painting what will bring the most in for the amount of time, which would be oils-unfortunately, I really really really like doing the pastels.

I'm getting ready to invest some money in marketing myself, which is something I have never done, but the first step is getting a price list in order and I am honestly sitting here scratching my head not knowing at all what to do.

10-12-2003, 11:51 AM	#3
Mary Sparrow EDUCATIONAL MODERATOR Juried Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Michelle, I have always underpriced. In the beginning, I was just so happy that someone would pay me to do something so fun that I was astounded that I got paid at all! But my priorities have shifted. I have three small children, and I need to work. I need for this to be a REAL business. I want the work to be priced fairly, not too high, but also not undervalued. The whole PAPER thing, I think is my issue with these pastels. Because my time is so limited, I need to be painting what will bring the most in for the amount of time, which would be oils-unfortunately, I really really really like doing the pastels. I'm getting ready to invest some money in marketing myself, which is something I have never done, but the first step is getting a price list in order and I am honestly sitting here scratching my head not knowing at all what to do.