$350 is respectable and from other prices I've seen more than fair for the work he does. I paint on canvas as well and would have to say branching out is tempting but lesrning anything new is expensive these days.Vicente is repainting a friend's batman head for $50. His prices are good. For RS I guess he would charge $350 plus the cost of shipping to him, that's what I previously said it would be the cost of the statue itself for the repaint, not $600 for the repaint. His pricing is fair because he's an artist first and a statue repainter second. He gets more for his pieces done on canvas than for this statue work and also, he wants word to go around how good he is and this I respect (as a fellow artist). Too many people walk around like they are the **** and can't back it up and he actually has the chops. makes me want to really repaint a statue and do more than minor touch ups but I'm not there yet.
I'd say thats a fair estimate depending on the painters experience and how high the quality is.$20 an hour for a repaint is much more reasonable than the $10 an or the two of you are suggesting. Especially when they do solo pieces and not a factory paint job where they have an assembly line setup with multiple painters.
I think both Ivy statues have their merits. Personally I prefer the face on the green version a bit better. The plants look better I me on the first version. Either way, can't wait until my green version arrives!
And that's why I don't understand how some collectors can bemoan repaints. I mean sure not every statue needs one but in cases like this it gives people who didn't like the first Ivy's paint scheme but liked the sculpt a choice. It also gives collectors who didn't get or weren't around for the first a chance to add a nice piece to their collection without it being a direct reissue of the original statue.
Ivy is at home...well almost...she's with my Neighbour
Doubt I'll get her opened today but pics as soon as I can
Neil
Here's my unboxing, everyone! I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for sharing Chris! Always a pleasure watching your videos in 1080p.
She turned out Great!
She looks fantastic! Hope mine looks as good when I get her later today.
Great vid Chris. Always look forward to your reviews. Can't wait for the full review for this and the Kier print.
Loved the video...thanks Chris
Can't argue with that ...awesome vid indeed!
Wow! Eyes look great! Thanks ss for fixing the eyes from the last one.
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