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I'm going to cry...
A couple months ago I had gotten the biggest painting commission of my life, and I had very little confidence that I could complete it based on its size. But nonetheless, the customer really liked them. After I shipped the paintings I didn't receive word for over a month, and thought maybe they didn't like them as much in person. But they just contacted me with this pic, they got custom frames made for them and are hanging them in their living room! I honestly am floored and a little bit on the verge of tears right now. I've never really felt proud of myself before for anything.
Edit: HOLY CRAP! Lots of people are requesting the link to my store, so if you're interested in what I currently have or a commission, please contact me through my Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/XenosHause
Seriously, thank you all for your kind words. I'm shocked at the love.
Superchief86
Oh it's happy tears? That's awesome (and a relief). Congrats, OP. They do look really lovely.
ValoSaurusRex
As a fellow artist, well done and I'm happy for you!
Nayruspuppy
Yay thanks!!
benbernards
Those are lovely nice job! What other work do you do? How could one contact you?
Nayruspuppy
Here's my store if you'd like to see! https://www.etsy.com/shop/XenosHause
Violetsdyed
Congrats - one of the best feelings there is.
Nayruspuppy
Thanks ^_^
astilita
Yes, very nice, but can you paint me like one of your French girls, though?
Nayruspuppy
I could paint you a French...tree?
astilita
Haha awesome. Great work!
ExistenceIsPainWasTakem
Sooo stick trees ?
Fuckingdalmasindahouse
Inappr0priate
This gif is art.
PotatoGunnaPotate
Beautiful! Congratulations
Nayruspuppy
Aww thanks!
vahnn
Green is the feisty one who's always touching people's butts in group pics.
Promethianfire
Those are pretty. Do you have an etsy or something?
Nayruspuppy
I do but it's on hold until tomorrow, have to pay the listing fees in the morning
JattBroski
Those pictures are absolutely stunning, and I'm sure they add a nice feel to your customers room. Very beautiful!
RamblingClam
I like the simple beauty of those! Nice job OP!
Nayruspuppy
Thank you!
dweadpiewitwobbits
Simple? Look closer the branches spell "send nudes".
Nayruspuppy
You mean like this? /a/PWGCj
dweadpiewitwobbits
LMAO well done sir or ma'am! That is just perfect, thanks for the laugh.
Nayruspuppy
You're welcome ^_^ I painted that when I was VERY high a couple months ago lol
IOPsyGuy
I dunno... I think you were framed.
Smoot1013
Those look amazing, and this is coming from a guy that can't draw a stick figure, so you know I know my shit. In all seriousness, it's rad
Allovera
lol this is a great way to advertise your esty, post heartwarming imgur sucker post and wait for the cash to roll in
Nayruspuppy
Im actually incredibly overwhelmed, and did not expect this outcome.
Allovera
To quote ron burgandy "Actually im not even mad, im impressed!"
Nayruspuppy
Im serious, never in my artistic career did I expect to be overwhelmed with people that want my art. I like, need to smoke a bowl.
rpgnoscope
It's rough being an artist. Congrats whoever you are.
KokoMotion
I love love love your bookmarks! That watermelon set!!!!!!
HenryDorsettCase
generic. hm. okay.
EmotionalKnitting
Yeah. Pretty sure I saw them on sale at TJ Maxx last week.
HotMustard79
I'll take three twerking spring trees plz. ;)
Inappr0priate
Underrated comment.
Kerrisimo
Nayruspuppy
My god it's so pretty!!
Kerrisimo
Thank you! Kind of reminded me of your work. I've not painted since September.
Nayruspuppy
Well I hope you pick it up soon, I love it.
Kerrisimo
I will. I grieved losing my dog, hurricane in October, then bought a house. Hubby broke ankle in March & has surg in 2 weeks.
weezilla
Aww don't cry. https://media.tenor.co/images/00bd77ad820e67bee1649af3093231f1/tenor.gif
Nayruspuppy
I love you, hahaha
ZombieHugsAreBestHugs
Awesome-Congrats!!
UmbralEntity
I'd like to know more about your username.
Nayruspuppy
Out of my siblings and cousins; I have the largest lips. That was my nickname as a kid from them
UmbralEntity
Thanks!
DuallyNotedAsshat
Now do one where the trees spell YMCA!
SatoriEnlightenment
HE'S NOT A TRICK PONY, MARVIN!
Nayruspuppy
I made them spell "Send Nudes" once
RampagingBanana
Nooooo really?
Nayruspuppy
/a/PWGCj ^_^
RampagingBanana
No fucking way that's amazing XD
Nayruspuppy
Don't get me wrong, I was REALLY high when I painted that lol
Michee07
Those are beautiful! Never doubt yourself.
IgneousInk
those are lovely
PedestrianElectrobastard
I... you were afraid you couldn't glue a strip of vat-dyed paper to a white background and draw black lines over it?
Nayruspuppy
Im not sure what you think happened. These are 24x7.5 inches, hand painted with watercolor.
SwiggityDiggitySwoo
I think they are beautiful ... pls ignore the jerk's comment above
Bellamortis
Still not difficult by any stretch of the imagination.
Nayruspuppy
I actually have shaky hands, so on a PERSONAL level, it's pretty hard. I usually have to hold my elbow with my other hand to get straight.
TXimport
Great work! You should be proud. Awesome job OP.
HeadVoices
Totally. These are solid. I'd love to have these prints in my office.
JamieSmyth
They're beautiful.
HexaDon
Awesome comment, you should be proud! Great job <3
Nomad868
I am Groot!
HexaDon
Yes you are little buddy! *kisses on forehead*
Nayruspuppy
Thank you guys so much, I'm feeling all warm inside!
BigDaddyLongStroke
Probably your boyfriends jizz
Nayruspuppy
That is...not incorrect.
PermaBannedDolphin
@OP, in order to increase their value, you will have to die a tragic death
Brock41
Does one order come with 5 tree paintings or just one?
Nayruspuppy
I can adjust the order to however you need.
SeparatistGeneralGrievous
Talk about some really good OC right there!
PizzaSlutForever
Oh I remember your paintings from a previous post! Great stuff! Congrats on the sale and the warm and fuzzies xox
causality
Those are really satisfying images. How much do you charge?
Nayruspuppy
These altogether were 250. I do smaller ones, and bookmark size ones as well
causality
That gives me ideas. How much for those; do you only draw plants? My girlfriend would adore a custom seahorse bookmark for her birthday.
Nayruspuppy
Here's my store if you'd like to see. https://www.etsy.com/shop/XenosHause
Nayruspuppy
I have not done seahorses before but I'd be happy to try
excepttheoneswhoaredead
Long ago, the four elements lived in harmony...
ishdemon
So where is Avatar?
Nayruspuppy
Hah! They wanted my interpretation of the four seasons.
TheRicemanCometh
Then Don Cheadle turned everyone into a fuckin' tree.
YoungChuckNorris
Then everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked.
UnforsakenClamtrap
frzn
Winter, Spring... Summer and Fall...
JamieSmyth
...then everything changed when the fire nation attacked
craigeryethadius
what if i wanted some? how much would that be?
PastaIsLife
One million dollars *pinky on lips
sleepdxtech
TheArwingPilot
i would pay for some as well
Nayruspuppy
Here's my store if you'd like to see :) https://www.etsy.com/shop/XenosHause
Toastfrog
Awesome thanks for the link. Love your work :)
DarylBetterNotGetInMyFace
About tree fiddy
thisusernameblows
Why does this not have 10 million meaningless points?
seaBR600RR
Oh you
PotatoGunnaPotate
Agreed, I'd like to know as well
Nayruspuppy
Here you go! https://www.etsy.com/shop/XenosHause :)
PotatoGunnaPotate
Omg! I love everything!!! I'll order tomorrow
HelloMax
Raise your prices stat
Nayruspuppy
My comment got deleted. So these were 250, but many many people are suggesting I charge more. So prices ate fluctuating.
mizmoose
Charge what you want... offer Imgur discount :-). Seriously, though. I bookmarked hour Etsy to hopefully buy some after I move.
afuzzyyeti
I want one.
EveryoneTookAllTheGoodUserNames
$250? I think you meant $25?
EveryoneTookAllTheGoodUserNames
I didn't say this to be rude. In their store similar pieces were $25. Nothing similar to this was $250.
ShadyVermin
You'd better be joking.
Inappr0priate
I agree... 250$ is absurded.
MYNYMAL
Your English skills are absurded.
Inappr0priate
Downvote me if you want. I'm sure none of yall are ordering from his website $250 worth of art.
Inappr0priate
So whose buying it??
InkandPaperTwin
After the cost of supplies (paint, brushes, large paper) and assuming artist spent at least 8 hours collectively, its about $18-$20 an hour.
FormulatedVagabond
From what I've seen people can sell for whatever they want and that's fair. My art pal charges about $10 - $15 for custom orginals. I 1/2
Kevincatalan
Nice job devaluing the people that literally shape the way your world looks.
Waidonut
It's worth the price. Say this artist charges 25$/h and they spent over a day on it? This is pretty cheap actually.
dysiode
I've paid as much for prints. I'd gladly pay that for original watercolors, am I ordering now? no, I don't have the income for it right now
MoreCowBellBaby
You realize the point of buying hand crafted works is to pay for the Craftsmanship more so than the product right?
NothingToSeeHereCarryOn
I don't have the money or desire to buy originals, but $250 is 100% reasonable for an original. In fact, I doubt you'll find cheaper.
GirlWithAGlock
This is original art. You should expect to pay a premium for original works of art. A print of each might be $25.
EveryoneTookAllTheGoodUserNames
I wasn't saying this to be rude. I was saying this cause in their store everything was around $25. Nothing over $100
EveryoneTookAllTheGoodUserNames
Well, now they have quite a few things over $100 but at the time there wasn't. There are similar hinge for $25
elephunkyone
Thank you for helping me price my own art.
GirlWithAGlock
I'm a sculptor. It can be tough figuring out how to price one's art, but you'll figure out what's right for you! Great shop, BTW.
HermanManly
That wouldn't even cover half the supply costs dude. $250 for 4 original, commissioned pieces is super cheap
EveryoneTookAllTheGoodUserNames
Check out their store. Very similar pieces for $25. I wasn't trying to be rude.
HermanManly
Those are reading marks, the size of a pencil; not 70cm wall pieces
dysiode
Everyone took all the good brains too, it seems
Awfended
OP, you charge what you feel your work is worth and what allows you to make a living off of it. Love your art, keep it up.
Mammasheen
I'll be honest, I think that sounds about right
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GiveMeYourDownSyndromeVotes
Your work is nice but 5 for a bookmark is a little much. Maybe just stick to regular paintings
SpringToMyWinter
I'd pay that much for that, if I had the money
APenguinInATuxedo
SpaceTaco22
Uh should probably charge $100 each.
gablestout
LordScrublord
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aWiseSageOnceSaid
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JennaLS
Comment deleted??
Nayruspuppy
Wtf! I do not know why. :(
pookieeatworld
Might be if you mentioned a price, they took it down for advertising...
DahPrincess
I really wanna commission a painting from you. Could you message me or post a link with your store?
Nayruspuppy
Absolutely! ^_^ https://www.etsy.com/shop/XenosHause
Takavos
250 for 4 pieces is a good deal.
gablestout
YouJustActivatedMyTrapCard
They're beautiful :) do you have an online shop where you sell them?
Nayruspuppy
I do! https://www.etsy.com/shop/XenosHause
automaticallymoderated
Fire in the Sky and Shimmering Deep are now on my mental "if I had money" wish list. Lovely work. Reminds me of some I paid much more for.
CoderWithoutCaffeine
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tjsutton
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RemoteControlledBoner
Saved!
MeanHug
I LOVE the Zelda bookmarks! How cute. I've been looking for a reason to pick up my brush again. Maybe I'll do some Mario ones for me!
Soulren
Holy shit your stuff is sick
saysomethingniceplease
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MusicalSymphony
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RuCathyes
Clever marketing tactic op ;) even if it wasn't intentional
Nayruspuppy
It wasn't! I was even ready for this much love, I had to fix up my store because it was on hold because of dues lol
Thatchapdean
Your work is beautiful!
Jackletricot
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mongoosebeep
Awesome! Thanks for the link
Schnerpenherp
So much cool stuff. Great job.
RelartOfGivia
Cool Etsy shop. Commenting for reference.
orangecicle
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proutonium
Wow. I'm gonna buy the zelda ones for my sisters birthday. Remind me come January!
PersonWithAPaintbrush
Challenge accepted. What day?
Nayruspuppy
The zelda ones are my favorite to make!
KixStar
Commenting so I can remember to check you out. These are beautiful!!
frustratinglyneutral
I want some!
DiatribeGuy
Nayruspuppy
That was such a good movie, hahaha
Pullout69
Oh course some limp-wristed baby had to report this.
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AnotherHunter
All four for $250! Bump that up. That's some real quality. Shoot for $100 a painting at least, $400!
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Sometimes higher prices means less sales. So you have to balance the price to what you think is worth to you. And what you think your
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Average Joe will pay. Nice work by the way!
Nayruspuppy
I'm starting to think of doing that, but it's so hard feeling like it's worth that much. I grew up REALLY poor
TheWhiteGuy
krenshala
Take some paintings like the ones up top and get them appraised, *without* saying you painted them. You might be pleasantly surprised. ;)
krenshala
Or have a friend do it for you, if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself.
Nize426
Gotta be careful. If they're priced cheap, they start to feel cheap as well. 250 might be a bit low.
ToxicPineapple
They're worth what people are willing to pay for them. $250 is low, I'd definitely pay around $400 for a set.
HD2composer
Although I love the $250 price point as a fellow artist who is not rich. I agree with @AnotherHunter that they could sell for $400 for four
Nayruspuppy
Yeah I'm already starting to charge that much, thanks!
AnotherHunter
Things that take professional skilled labor and that much time deserve big prices! I'm a musician, so I feel your freelance pain!
CustardInMyPants
I too would be interested in purchasing your art, it is fantastic.
Nayruspuppy
Here's my shop if you'd like to take a look! https://www.etsy.com/shop/XenosHause
givemeaslothtocuddle
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SuddenlySarah
You should charge at least 50% more for the larger sizes.
BBB90
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Astarael1
Do you have a portfolio I can look at? I do like to support artists and I like what I see so far.
pineapplepuppy
Nayruspuppy
I have my Etsy store! And thanks, I appreciate that! https://www.etsy.com/shop/XenosHause
relsky
$250 for a four piece mural? That's super cheap. Excellent work OP.
burgerkingfootlettuce
That's not enough, you should charge more for that kind of work!
lolthisismyusername
Your work is fantastic. $250 for those four? I'm headed to your Etsy right now :)
SirLyonhart
Flow of the Sunset blows me away. Wish I could afford it. I'm sure it won't go unsold long.
Nayruspuppy
It's actually been in my shop since I painted it in September ^_^
SirLyonhart
Well, this exposure should help :)
Elithedoge
Could you do an oil painting of my dog? ????
Nayruspuppy
Unfortunately not, lol.
GiveMeYourDownSyndromeVotes
Common OP these people are willing to pay good money and you can't do 1 personal painting? And of a dog at that?
Nayruspuppy
Yeah I'm a horribly person