I have heard so many people's opinions lately about this new commission, and yet I feel I have not heard enough. haha!! Such a conundrum to be in.
A gentleman has contracted me to make a painting to go with his poem, that he can sell the poem printed on the print of the painting. I will retain the rights to sell prints of the painting itself.
Now, this has the potential to sell well. He does not want to be bothered with royalties. Some have told me to really price it high. Well, here's what I have to say.
I will price it at twice my normal price. I can still sell the prints. Sure, he has the ability to sell millions of these. I won't get much of that. So what? I can tell people millions have sold. That will make me more marketable. I am not in it for the money right now. I am in it to help this gentleman sell his really cool poem, and to be more marketable, and to have boasting rights. I do not see the need to be greedy. When the time comes that he wants me to do more, if they sell well, then I can raise my price. I am just please that God answered my prayer for another commission. :) this means a better Christmas for me and my family, and that's good enough for me!!! That, and the fact I HAVE to go take pictures of wolves, and well, that just breaks my little heart, as you can imagine!!!
