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Hi Katherine,
I am not as experienced as some of the other artists posted here, but I did want to share with you some info about my first "real" commission. This was a commission done for a complete stranger (not a friend or relative).
About four years ago, after joining the local art association, I participated in my first group show at the local mall. I received three commissions from this experience, this colored pencil of a little boy in a hat being the first. The mom supplied me the photo (something I try not to do anymore.)It is 16x20 and I charged a mere pittance. ($60. I think!) However, just starting out I felt like I wanted to get as many portraits under my belt as I could. Luckily, I have been able to raise my prices gradually...
Mary
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