[Lacie's Mom]

Kat -- It's funny that you've shared all of this. I was going to pm you and ask for you to draw a Katoon of my girls. One that I could hang in my office and an eletronic copy for my website. And I was going to ask how much you would charge. I believe that you are extremely talented and love your drawings and would certainly pay for one (or more).

I'm also a numbers person -- have a degree in accounting and a CPA with a Masters in Business and ended up having a career in investment banking and the stock market.

BUT -- as I got older, I wanted to begin using my "creative" side too. I do paint some, love to scrapbook and of course I love to sew and design clothes for the fluffs. I'm also writing a book (the theme is about a fluff -- of course). And no, I don't have any formal training in any of these things except a class here and there way back when I was in high school (or maybe junion high).

As far as pricing, I think it depends on the size and the amount of detail. For example, a Katoon with one fluff should be less that a Katoon with more than one fluff in it and it also depends on the amount of detail. How long does it usually take you to draw one?

My suggestion (from a business perspective) is that a small 8x10 with not a lot of detail should be $25-30 plus shipping. An 8 x 10 that has 2 fluffs with more detail should be $30-50. And one that has 3 fluffs or more should be $50-100.

And I think that you could have a nice business from this.

What do the rest of you think? I think that Kat's Katoons are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!

 

[Lacie's Mom]

Kat -- as far as the shipping and printing -- I would contact Lucy (LUCY N PETS) as she owns a printing facility in Florida. I'm not certain what the cost would be, but she would be able to steer you in the right direction and give you an idea. Her business might be able to handle for you -- who knows.

Anyway, I would start there as she works in this type of industry.

And I do think that you are amazing. Very talented.