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Question:I sent my client the handbag sketches. She didn’t call back so I called her 2 days later. She responded by saying its not working they are too basic.
She wanted something like what she saw in my portfolio, which are illustration drawing of handbag and spec sheets. I told her illustration comes after sketches. I made it clear that when she signed it said handbag sketches, she said YES (in contract it clearly says 6 handbag sketches and she signed it)
I explained to her that every handbag design work has to begin with sketches and they will not look pretty because they are just line drawing, she thinks they are not professional looking. .she said she could have hired 3 people and had as many drawings done as she wanted for the amount I am charging her but she asked me to do it because she wanted illustration done? And on contract it clearly says Handbag Sketches
i asked her to look at them and see if anything she likes, how can i make this client happy and solve this problem


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I sent my client the handbag sketches. She didn’t call back so I called her 2 days later. She responded by saying its not working they are too basic.
She wanted something like what she saw in my portfolio, which are illustration drawing of handbag and spec sheets. I told her illustration comes after sketches. I made it clear that when she signed it said handbag sketches, she said YES (in contract it clearly says 6 handbag sketches and she signed it)
I explained to her that every handbag design work has to begin with sketches and they will not look pretty because they are just line drawing, she thinks they are not professional looking. .she said she could have hired 3 people and had as many drawings done as she wanted for the amount I am charging her but she asked me to do it because she wanted illustration done? And on contract it clearly says Handbag Sketches
i asked her to look at them and see if anything she likes, how can i make this client happy and solve this problem

You can't make her happy, she's being cheap and doesn't know a damned thing about the art business. Move on and get a better client, don't waste time on the ones that don't pay out and are pains. The worst thing in life is wasted time, especially on those that are stubborn and won't change how they think.

Try fleshing out some of the ones you think are promising while your waiting for her response. Good luck and God bless.

I am seeking a fre lance fashion sketch artist. What are your fees? Sheilainc@gmail.com