[Woodcarver] First post- how to price?

[Linehan718 at aol.com]

There is another important thing to think about.  When one buys  "art"  They 
are also buying the artist and the artists reputation.  If  you carved a rose 
and Ivan whillock or joe dillett carved the same rose, could  you get the same 
price as they do?  Their "going rate" will be much higher  than someone only 
carving for a few years. even if your rose is technically  better than theirs. 
 Sometimes in the beginning we practically have to give  our work away.  If 
you give your customer a good price and they are happy  with it, the word of 
mouth advertising will be much valuable than money.   For the next project you 
can charge more and with the practice you will get  faster and someday in the 
future you will find yourself spending a reasonable  amt. of time carving the 
item and recieving a reasonable price for it at a price  a customer is willing 
to pay.
 
Maura carvin'  in  nyc
http://www.carvinginNYC.com
http://www.picturetrail.com/carvinginnyc
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