Trying to figure out a budget is a hell for a real artist! It's not just hours we put in, but material as well, indeed. And experiments to see if things work, and then hoping the 'real versions' actually do work as we think they should.
I love that you got this job, it's a huge compliment to know someone saves up for 5 years! just to get your piece in her home - because she believes it will make her that much happier in that sacred place.
Gosh, what a lovely job you have and what a bummer that we have to think about things like rent, sometimes we would love to just work on stuff regardless, make people happy with the things we create.
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I think it's gorgeous and your client/fan/fellow art loving human being will have a more beautiful home because of it.
Oh my goodness, you've said it ALL, so true! Huge compliment to be asked to do this project and I really hope that one day I can fund all of the detailed work I can imagine with steem, then I can pay bills and people can pay at the level they can afford. This decentralized blockchain has huge potential.
Thanks for your comment, really great to know that someone else really understands the many layers behind making artwork and design for other people!