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Michele Rushworth · 10-02-2002, 07:53 PM

What kind of a percentage do others use when adding onto their standard pricing for a complex background?

I am currently working on a full-length portrait of a charming little boy. The background consists of the rough brick steps he's sitting on, rose bushes to his left, petunias, and several other distinct kinds of flowers to his right, and an elaborate urn filled with foliage. My style is fairly detailed, so the background will be treated realistically rather than impressionistically.

I was thinking of adding 50% to the cost of the full figure composition. Any suggestions?

10-02-2002, 07:53 PM	#1
Michele Rushworth CAFE & BUSINESS MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,460	Pricing for Complex Backgrounds? What kind of a percentage do others use when adding onto their standard pricing for a complex background? I am currently working on a full-length portrait of a charming little boy. The background consists of the rough brick steps he's sitting on, rose bushes to his left, petunias, and several other distinct kinds of flowers to his right, and an elaborate urn filled with foliage. My style is fairly detailed, so the background will be treated realistically rather than impressionistically. I was thinking of adding 50% to the cost of the full figure composition. Any suggestions? __________________ Michele Rushworth www.michelerushworth.com [email protected]