NebariNookiee
11-18-2003, 09:18 AM
Okay – I have a bit of a dilemma. The gentleman who owns the building where my office is came to me – he has a job for me. He is about to begin construction of a new commercial building – basically a new strip mall – anyway, he hands me the blueprints for the new building and asked if I’d be interested in doing a conceptual drawing of the building for him. To be specific – he want’s a large highly detailed colored drawing of what the building will look like completed – including landscaping. He want’s an estimate of how much and how long it will take me by tonight. Actually, he may want two pieces, but I’m just worried about the one for now.
One point of interest – most conceptual artists anymore use computer aided drafting and programs to do the majority of the work – I work completely freehand. More man hours, basically. He understands that and I think that’s what he’s looking for.
My dilemma – I know how long it will take, but I have no idea what to charge him. I’ve never done anything like this before and I don’t want to come off greedy by overcharging or looking like a shmuck by undercharging. I need serious suggestions – I don’t want to miss this opportunity. Can any Scapers out here help me – PLEEEEEEEASE!!!!!!!
One point of interest – most conceptual artists anymore use computer aided drafting and programs to do the majority of the work – I work completely freehand. More man hours, basically. He understands that and I think that’s what he’s looking for.
My dilemma – I know how long it will take, but I have no idea what to charge him. I’ve never done anything like this before and I don’t want to come off greedy by overcharging or looking like a shmuck by undercharging. I need serious suggestions – I don’t want to miss this opportunity. Can any Scapers out here help me – PLEEEEEEEASE!!!!!!!