u/kai_kolors

Hi all! I’m a live portrait artist that primarily draws at smaller Renaissance festivals but this coming weekend I’ll be vending at my first big event at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival!

I came here because I know times are rough these days with gas prices/economy but also want to balance that with being able to at least break even on vending costs/travel. Do my current prices reflect the best interest of both and what would be the maximum you would pay for a drawing? Any advice is appreciated! Thank you in advance!

Here are my current offerings:

Classic Portrait - $25 (as pictured in 4th to last photo)
Black and white portrait drawn in ink on 8.5x11 artisan cardstock - simple, timeless, and uniquely you.
+$15 per additional person/pets
Add a picture frame +$10

Fantasy Special Portrait - $35 (as pictured in first 6 photos)
Includes everything in the Classic + decorative border, protective sleeve & your stamped initial.
+$15 per additional person/pets
Add a picture frame +$10

Mini Live Portrait - $12 (as pictured in last 2 photos)
A stylized black and white portrait drawn live on a mini 3.5x2 inch card - the perfect pocket-sized keepsake.
Additional Person/Pet +$3
Add a Card Holder Keychain w/ Charm: +$5

Hey all, I wanted to see if anyone had insight into what I can do or if it is out of my control?

I’m only using a thin amount of resin to act as a top coat (1mm) on top of a 3D print that I painted with acrylic paint. And yet they still remain tacky and my finger nail can easily scratch it.

I’ve tried everything I’ve seen online from curing it longer (I’ve cured these same ones for over 30 minutes now) , wiping it down with 90% isopropyl alcohol, leaving it in the sun for a few hours, preventing oxygen inhibition by curing it in water (I’ve left it for 5 minutes and 10 minutes, still no changes). I’ve left the resin coating to sit overnight to cool, and recently tried heated them before curing, and all just doesn’t cure.

I’m using UV resin (brand is RESINART) and someone who uses it for their whole product line recommended it to me alongside the Let’s Resin UV light advanced lamp. They have no issue but I’m not sure where I’m going wrong, any help would be appreciated!!!