What is the going rate for decorative / sign painting?
It’s so much better to work these things out before you agree to do the work…because there are so many factors that determine the price you’ll ask. And also because, as you may very well learn before this is over, many people do not think artists have the right to ask for money. They think the words “Thank You” are sufficient payment. Just look at the questions that come in here every day. “Draw me this, paint me that, I need a logo, I need a really good portrait of myself, I need someone to change this in Photoshop for my MySpace page, I need a custom tattoo design. Whaddya mean I should pay, OMG, since when is art about profit? You people are so greedy!” I hope this isn’t going to ruin your friendship. It has the potential, if you can’t come to terms. Ansyway, assuming you are delighted with the end result, and your friend is delighted with the end result, here is what I would do: Take a photo of the sign and then go to a couple of printers/signmakers in your area. Ask what it woul
