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Linda,

Excellent guidance, Thank You!. The Lyndon House Arts Center (LHAC) has provided meeting places for 16 guilds in eight major disciplines, drawing/painting, fiber art/weaving, woodwork/turning, metalwork, lacemaking, etc. I belong to three guilds; we do not have to pay for meeting space, but generally donate money at the end of the year to LHAC. They present a number of exhibitions, juried and invitational. The space is beautiful, fabulous receptions, an distinct asset to our Athens Clarke County and nearby communities. A donation on my part is appropriate; also getting additional exposure in Northeast GA, as well as exposure for GNSI, since I always mention my membership. 

With this original going into the Full House exhibition, there will be a text label; provenance, uno on OC, credits to guild members who contributed reference. Again, Thank You for your guidance on this; a huge help!

Best, 

OC Carlisle
Scientific Illustration, Photographic Fine Art
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
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On Oct 18, 2016, at 9:37 AM, Linda Feltner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi OC:
I don't have anything to say that would be private conversation, but I would like to make a general point to share with others.
I have done volunteer work and "donations" to groups that I have felt close to and respect over the years. I think it important that the artist should submit an invoice for the price, and then on the invoice write or include the word "Donation" and then "zero out" the invoice.. For some times the organization or board members just do not know what is involved in producing a piece of artwork that they will then turn into a product for raising money.

Some folks could think, Well, the artist is "just getting started" and are willing to do it for free to "get exposure". 
Or they think one can just whip it out instantly, because we have nothing else to do. 

Regardless of what they may think, if you present an invoice, then at least there is an understanding of the value you place on the work. Then they will have an idea that this is business. I spell out the hours, materials, and total. I also itemize the purchase any reference materials, it's a cost of creating the artwork.

Oddly enough, I've had organizations that I donate artwork to, NOT turn to me when they eventually obtain grant money for a paid project. Go Figure. Why is that? Could they think that I will "always" do my work for them for free. hmmmm.. So to dispel that myth, I submit an invoice. They can throw it in the trash, but some one knows and may be your advocate later on. 

So, I would calculate what hourly rate you think is appropriate for your area, your skill level, and your market. And plug that into the equation. I find the GAG Handbook is ok for the Northeast, but not really indicative of what other places pay. 

That may not help your question, but I do feel it is important.
Best Cheer,
Linda 
___________________________
Linda M. Feltner Artist, LLC
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, President
(520) 803-0538






On Oct 17, 2016, at 8:37 AM, OC Carlisle wrote:

Linda,

Thank you! Will definitely include the date year. 

Any thoughts on pricing?  Off list

OC Carlisle
Scientific Illustration, Photographic Fine Art
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
“Take Flight And Soar With Your Dreams”



On Oct 17, 2016, at 11:23 AM, Linda Feltner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi OC, and congratulations on the artwork.

Official copyright notice, according to Article 17, says that the © symbol, date, and name must appear together. 
Lots of folks don't do this and leave off the date, but you might consider it. 



Cheers and good luck.
Linda
___________________________
Linda M. Feltner Artist, LLC
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, President
(520) 803-0538






On Oct 17, 2016, at 8:18 AM, OC Carlisle wrote:

Good Morning,

I have completed a 22 x 14 illustration (watercolor and oil base color pencil and acrylic paint) of creative tools, such as paintbrushes, pencils, metalwork, wood turning, lacemaking, quilting, fiber spinning, weaving, etc, on 300 lb Fabriano Artistico hot press paper. Several artists & creatives furnished photographic images for reference. Additionally, I researched additional images to use.

The illustration will be used at 50% for print and digital media for an exhibition (17 Nov 16 - 21 Jan 17) for the Lyndon House Arts Center, a 501C3 organization. I have written a letter of agreement for their use, copyrighting the illustration. My signature is on the illustration with the ©. The Lyndon House will use this image on their social media outlets as well as 11 x 17 inch posters and 5.5 x 8.5 inch “hand bills” that will include informative text. I have requested that no text will be printed on the illustration. I have also requested that my name be included with the image on all publicity items, with the ©.

I have spent, on average 156 hours (research, layout, planning, drawing, painting) to complete. 

I am donating the one time use of the image; requesting my permission if this organization wants to use the image again. The Lyndon House will also exhibit the framed original with a provenance text next to the painting.

What sort of value should I give to this artwork, as a donation of use. Is this acceptable procedure?

Please contact me off list if you suggest the dollar value; I understand that this is proper procedure.

Thank you very much indeed for your kind assistance!

Best,

OC Carlisle
Scientific Illustration, Photographic Fine Art
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
“Take Flight And Soar With Your Dreams”



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