I've been asked to estimate to cost of painting a mural for a collegues freelance client. The size is 5' x 10' I have painted 3 other murals, but the cost has been low because they were favors for various school sites. I want to charge something fair to me and to the client, but I don't want to get turned down because I'm too expensive. Can you help? I also have a B.A. in Art so I know what I'm doing.
Thanks!
2006-09-13 04:56:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Calculate your out of pocket expenses...paint, brushes, etc. Calculate the number of hours that it will take you to design and paint the mural. (Give yourself a "fair" hourly wage.) Don't sell yourself short. Otherwise, you'll always be offering a discount price. A marketing plan of "I'm the cheapest" is brutalizing and breaks your spirit. Very important, make sure your client understands that your work has inherent value, their decision shouldn't be based only on price.
2006-09-13 05:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by Skyeman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a BA in Art but never learned how to estimate a job? Hummmmmm!
First you know the size of the job - 50 square feet.
How much time have you spent do preliminary sketches? _____hrs.
How much time will it take to do the painting? _____hrs.
Will there be a guarantee for follow-up maintenance? _____hrs.
Add up the total hours ______hrs (times) _$______ desired wage(BA should be worth $40-$50 per hour.
Add the cost of materials_________
Total your labor and materials is the job cost. Add 25% for possible over runs. This would be your first estimate.
If the job goes smoothly then bill the client for the actual cost and they will be very happy.
2006-09-13 12:11:12 · answer #2 · answered by newsgirlinos2 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
calculate the time it will take u to do it, and work out how much the paint and tools cost you. Then also include the time you spend on researching the theme. And charge an hourly rate. Dont tell him taht just give him the price.
Also in order to secure your deal with the guy...show him examples of what you can do...go wayout to ensure he does choose you. Even if they are rough sketches...look excited and inspired, this will be contagious when you speak to him and show him. Good luck!!! Ps. Also see what you can do for free...it always helps...to throw in something extra...maybe a small painting that he can hang in his office with the same theme.
2006-09-13 12:05:28 · answer #3 · answered by felicitydarkcloudsa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several factors to conider. How long is this going to take ? You need to charge enough to make it worth your time. If you know what your doing, then they should be happy to get a nice peice, If you had to buy it, and had the money, how much would you pay for it...??? Good luck
2006-09-13 12:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First figure what your costs are.
Then figure the amount of time required to do the mural.
Now figure a 15% underestimate charge ...ie contingency fee.
Now estimate what others in your immediate area charge/hour.
Now you have a basic fee.
2006-09-13 12:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by Who me? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I charge for supplies and by the hour. Maybe $15-20 an hour for you?
2006-09-13 15:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by kermit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need some questions answered:
How will it be used? Will it be copied and distributed? Will it be used to make money or just for viewing? What medium? How much time and effort is required?
Is this your vocation or avocation?
If your vocation, you should be charging a yearly rate of $250,000 +/-.
Be sure to copyright it! Contact the Library of Congress to do this.
2006-09-13 12:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by tom_terrific73 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
All of 90 $
2006-09-13 12:00:05 · answer #8 · answered by PhotoARTist 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's kinda hard to top some of the answers already given.
Nice help guys!
2006-09-13 12:42:01 · answer #9 · answered by Doc Watson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd visit an Art College and speak to a prof.
2006-09-13 14:22:18 · answer #10 · answered by eugene65ca 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋