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Selling Pet Portraits: (7-HUGE) Mistakes and How to Prevent Them

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  • čas přidán 27. 10. 2023
  • #dogpainting #acrylicpainting #doglovers #dogartist #catpainting #blackcats #blackcat #petportraitartist #petportrait #petportraits #commission
    Welcome Creatives! In this video I'll be sharing the top 7-mistakes you really don't want to make when accepting pet portrait commissions and how to prevent them from hurting your art business. The 7-mistakes PLUS one bonus one at the end are all listed down below along with the video minutes.
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    7-MISTAKES + 1-Bonus
    2:55 - Neglecting to learn your pace and the portrait sizes you plan to offer.
    6:04 - Expecting the money to come in immediately from your commissions.
    9:42 - Poorly packed pet portraits.
    16:20 - Not using a contract or some kind of terms and conditions document.
    19:17 - Shipping off the painting without progress photos or getting the clients approval.
    22:08 - Giving away free custom pet portraits to friends and family.
    23:57 - Accepting really poor reference photos from clients.
    26:40 - (Bonus) Not creating regular video content and/or staying in touch with past clients.
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Komentáře • 35

  • @jubestube1997
    @jubestube1997 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Your voice alone was enough to keep me listening ☺️ but also great info thank you

  • @bonbeechler2323
    @bonbeechler2323 Před 9 měsíci +1

    So helpful. I took your advice and showed the owner of the pets I am almost finished with the progress photo. I reminded her to be honest, and she finally said she thought the small dog’s eyes should be larger. That’s an easy fix, and valuable feedback no one else could have given. It’s a step I have forgotten or even avoided in the past, and I agree it’s more professional to do it.

    • @laurenelizabethanimalart3215
      @laurenelizabethanimalart3215  Před 8 měsíci

      Bonnie, I'm grateful for your comment here. I was really hoping this tutorial would be helpful. The little things can go a long way in improving the customer service side!

  • @hollypowell6090
    @hollypowell6090 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing with us. You’re Awesome!❤

  • @maryquinland484
    @maryquinland484 Před 2 měsíci

    Very helpful video. Thank you!

  • @user-tx8wz3zd7k
    @user-tx8wz3zd7k Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you Lauren, very helpful and interesting .

  • @marciamcgrath4953
    @marciamcgrath4953 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Very informative, thank you! 😊❤

  • @ATMM514
    @ATMM514 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for this video! I

  • @RominaGandolfi
    @RominaGandolfi Před 6 měsíci

    Cara Lauren, ti seguo dall'Italia da tanto tempo. Amo così tanto il tuo modo così calmo e gentile di comunicare. Il tuo canale è un rifugio per il cuore e una fonte infinita di informazioni preziose. Grazie, con tutto il mio cuore. Auguro il meglio a te e alla tua bellissima famiglia. Scusami se approfitto del traduttore, ma non mi esprimo bene in inglese ❤

    • @laurenelizabethanimalart3215
      @laurenelizabethanimalart3215  Před 6 měsíci

      So sorry dear, I don't speak Spanish.

    • @RominaGandolfi
      @RominaGandolfi Před 6 měsíci

      @@laurenelizabethanimalart3215 Sorry, I thought CZcams would automatically translate my comment... Anyway, I wrote that I've been following you from Italy for a long time. I really love your way of communicating, so calm and kind. Your channel is a wonderful source of information and I am very grateful to you. I heartily wish you and your family all the best

  • @lindahartman77
    @lindahartman77 Před 8 měsíci

    Very helpful! I need to allow a lot more time for drying and varnishing. Love the packaging tips. I've been terrible about #6 - giving art away. Sometimes it's as a gift or a thank you, other times it's when someone asks if I could paint their pet or one they know that passed away... they say they'll pay me, but we never discuss a fee. And, I just give it away.

    • @laurenelizabethanimalart3215
      @laurenelizabethanimalart3215  Před 7 měsíci

      Hello there Linda!! You are ALWAYS so generous. Definitely listen to that big heart. If you feel led give your creativity away, I agree that's important. When you feel taken advantage of though, that's when it's time to discuss payment upfront, even half payment or even 25% down, at least something. I'm glad you enjoyed the packaging tips, many people have been asking about that lately. I'm now starting to enjoy that aspect. Before it used to give me so much stress. Have a blessed Holiday my dear creative friend!

  • @kriyadragon
    @kriyadragon Před 9 měsíci +1

    These are fantastic tips! Thanks so much for sharing

  • @janilledutton139
    @janilledutton139 Před 8 měsíci

    This was so helpful! You're so inspiring-such a blessing. Your kindness and soothing voice really touch that inner chaos-helps calm the anxiety. Winnie (?) Turned out beautifully! 👩‍🎨🌸

    • @laurenelizabethanimalart3215
      @laurenelizabethanimalart3215  Před 8 měsíci +1

      awwww you just made my week! Thank you so much. I appreciate you saying that ❤️ Hope you have a lovely, peaceful, and creative holiday dear!

  • @claudiariley5518
    @claudiariley5518 Před 9 měsíci

    Hello! I have been looking for you for a while because I haven’t seen anything from you in ages

    • @laurenelizabethanimalart3215
      @laurenelizabethanimalart3215  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for thinking of me! I’ve been quite a busy mama and doing lots of commissions/paintings. Have a lovely day!

  • @haraldherzog7373
    @haraldherzog7373 Před 9 měsíci

    Thankyou! I think this is good advice for anyone starting a home business.

  • @rescueaunty6097
    @rescueaunty6097 Před 9 měsíci

    Another super informative tutorial.

  • @mcarmenvelascoordonez1712
    @mcarmenvelascoordonez1712 Před 9 měsíci

    Felicidades pintas fabuloso me encantan los colores tan alegres

  • @elainek1234
    @elainek1234 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful art and tutorials Lauren. I love seeing them. So very informative!
    And you’ve got some beautiful kids!
    Question please: let’s say you packaged your art work very carefully, correctly and securely, but it gets damaged in transit. This means the recipient did not receive what they paid for - but through no fault of your own.
    What would be the best way to handle that? TIA

    • @ATMM514
      @ATMM514 Před 9 měsíci +1

      The 😮 😮😅c😮😮 22:14

    • @laurenelizabethanimalart3215
      @laurenelizabethanimalart3215  Před 9 měsíci +1

      What a great question! So in my contract I say the payment is non-refundable. Even if it does gets damaged, lost, or stolen. However, incase the piece does get damaged (even with great effort on my end in the packaging) I make it clear I’ll take 30% OFF the final balance for the second painting to replace the first one. Does this make sense?

    • @elainek1234
      @elainek1234 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@laurenelizabethanimalart3215 yes it does, thank you. I appreciate your quick reply. That’s why having a contract is definitely a good thing.
      I paint pet portraits/memorials and I would hate to paint a second portrait of a pet. It would never be as good as the first, in my opinion. 💖🐾🐈