[eyewoo]

OK... now this is really going to sound odd for some folks.

For some time I've been working on a "value-added" method for selling digital artwork in the fine art, limited edition market. It was a method that involved not only a limited edition print, but also the signed CD-ROM disk with the original file on it that was used to make the print, so the purchaser would get a signed and numbered print as well as a signed and numbered CD-ROM disk. The system was based on a compromise between my idea of the fundamental nature of digital artwork and the traditional system of limited edition prints.

But... I think I've had an epiphany! Scrap the above idea... A fundamental nature of digital artwork is it's ability to adapt to its environment. Why shouldn't a customer be able to specify certain aspects of his desired artwork. For example, a properly sized digital piece can be easily printed, using an ink jet printer, at any size from a postage stamp up to whatever its largest size would be at 150 ppi (pixels per inch). So why not let the customer specify size up to the max for a piece. As a digital artist, why not sell my work at a price per square inch. And forget about limited editions... (I did say this was going to sound odd for some folks.)

(little voice whispers) ...but... OMG... what if my customer wants the overall color to be tinted more aqua to match the decor... hmmm... this is an evolving artform, right? hmmmm....(end obnoxious whispering)

Well... for my art at the moment, I am willing to print different sizes, but that will be it... for the moment...

I'll be changing all my pricing on my website in the next few days... From now on, everything goes for $0.30 per square inch printed archivally on heavy matte paper... with the customer specifying the width and height up to each picture's published maximum size (maintaining aspect ratio, of course). Each piece will be hand signed, but not numbered.
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[-tai-]

Interesting, very much so. I'd been wondering how a digital artist would be able to sell their artwork in areas other then design, concept or animation/game. The idea of $ per square inch is very good, it seems reasonable enough, and effective. And personally, the idea of getting to specify an exact size you may need the work at is very user friendly.

[AliasMoze]

That's a tough one, digital artwork being perhaps more akin to photography than traditional painting. Maybe digital should be treated as such, so much money buys so big a print. Of course, this is what you're saying, but there's you some motivation for the idea. It's like photographic prints.

Also, sell frames; there's more money in it. DeBeers, as shameful as it is, has got nothin' on the frame market.

[eyewoo]

OK... I've modified my website to use the new system - selling artwork by the square inch... Price can be calulated right on the site next to each picture. Works well... check it out on my price page. What do you think?
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[Drew]

What a fantastic idea! This is great for people who are decorating and need a piece to be a certain size to fit above the couch, or in the hall, or on that little wall between a door and a corner. Also, not giving them the CD prevents them from making extra copies, or buying a small print and then making making their own large one.

As for people who want you to tint your art to fit their decor, who cares? Musicians have their work mutilated on different sound systems, not to mention people mucking with equalizer settings. Directors have their movies shown in theaters with an enourmous variety of quality that affects the experience, in addition to when it's rented and shown on folks' crappy TV sets.

But, you can use this to your advantage and charge by the hour to modify any work to fit the decor, whether that be changing the color or whatever else anyone is willing to pay for. Just set the prices so that it's more than worth your time and you'll be happy whenever anyone wants to go that route. By taking the time to modify each one on a per customer basis and charging for it instead of just adjusting levels to make it a bit more tinted you'll also be able to ensure that the end product is something that you'll be proud of. I imagine that this would really be too expensive for most people to do, but by offering it you could possibly make a great deal of money. Additionally, it would add a bit of personalization that digital art is missing, especially if you agreed to not make that same print for anyone else.

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in here what can i do!??