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I have had clients that have spent up to twelve thousand dollars with me and we have never spoken a word. The clients ask the initial questions, mostly by email, “how much will it cost for a piece this size? I would like it to be outside/inside, this colour” etc. I then generally, still by email, say, yes I can make that for you. I usually need more information before I can give a price so I narrow down the main points that I need to know to be able to give a price. All the time evaluating the potential client, do I want to work for this person? How are they to deal with? How well do they communicate – it has to be a two way flow of information.

Laraine Palmer is a graduate of the University of Newcastle, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours, with a…

an exhibition of paintings, works on paper and handcrafted books by Bernie Meyers, Christine Pike and Dawn Thompson. Saturday 11th,…

Sip traditional green Chinese tea and listen to relaxing music while you learn the ancient art form of painting a…