Getting a Job as an Artist
@chloeadrianne (13)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 14, 2014 6:01pm CST
As a graduate in Art, I am always up for a commission by an person interested in obtaining a painting. Yet, it seems whenever I am offered the opportunity to create a work of art for someone, they don't think they need to pay for my service. How does that make sense, and how is that fair? When we, as humans, cannot do things we hire other people to do those things. We want the toilet fixed; we hire a plumber. We want a different hair cut, we hire a hairdresser. No, I didn't go to college and learn how to perform open heart surgery or how to repair a car, but I did spend four years of my life pursuing my education of art. I believe that entitles me to be compensated for my work. I am always proud of my art work and I know what I deserve. I hope people stop looking down on artists in the future.
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• Livonia, Michigan
17 Sep 14
Don't settle for less! You are probably a very talented artist and your efforts are worth more then they're giving you.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
15 Sep 14
I agree that artists should get compensation. I've seen this kind of thing before. I am not so sure, that people don't want to pay, but that they think they don't have to pay. Hope that makes sense? A plumber or a wall painter will give an estimate as to how much the repair will cost or the work will not be produced. Artists tend not to that? Marketing art is not an easy task though but an art form in itself?
@chloeadrianne (13)
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
15 Sep 14
That is what I mean though; just because artists don't have set prices, doesn't give people the right to assume it's free labor. Also, an artist could give an estimate after a commission is discussed as far as size, medium, etc.
@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
16 Sep 14
@chloeadrianne I do agree the creator should be rewarded.
I also thought in addition that when asking for money everything is a market and works the same way. If the buyer can get a cheaper/better product they will. It is up to the seller to convince the buyer that their product is the best buy for them.
I also thought in addition that when asking for money everything is a market and works the same way. If the buyer can get a cheaper/better product they will. It is up to the seller to convince the buyer that their product is the best buy for them.@chloeadrianne (13)
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
16 Sep 14
@Bluedoll that is very true
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@dewi1405 (6)
• Bandung, Indonesia
16 Sep 14
many people are amazed by the work of others, a good work of art is always on guard and recalls of all time
