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Old 03-13-2002, 12:28 PM   #3
Susan Ballinger Susan Ballinger is offline
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Thanks for the reply. I realize that these prices are far below what everyone here charges, but since I'm new to the business I didn't want to start so high that I might be laughed at. Since I previously was not charging anything for my artwork (simply doing it for the fun and challenge of it), I'm having a difficult time realizing that people will actually pay as much as they do. For those who have never looked into the cost of having a portrait made, it can come as a shock! My family seems to think that around $200 is a good price for me to charge for an average painting, but they have never looked into the cost of what the professionals charge. My only concern is that here in the midwest, it doesn't seem to be as common of a practice to have a portrait commissioned as it is in the south. I'm concerned about finding enough business in the area to get a serious career going- I haven't really established any 'connections' yet.

So, while I'm worried that I'm charging too much to get some business, I'm also worried that I'm charging too little and will not be taken seriously! ACK!

Susan
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