[Chris Saper]

Hi, all,

I didn't mean to give the impression that pricing by the square inch should be an invitation to have the client get out the calculator! Using a square inch guideline is simply for my own needs. I think that what the client needs to know is that your price is based on the amount of time you will need for the painting. (And that, no, time sheets are not appropriate!)

I give the client a range of sizes/dimensions as to what to expect at a given price, and let them know that the exact dimension and shape are decisions they should leave up to me based on the painting's overall design. (Of course sometimes they have exact needs, ie an antique frame, a fireplace wall of a certain size, and then I design what will work.)

When you get down to it, all pricing is pretty arbitrary...it's just helpful to have some internal consistency.

Chris