Which services do your rates apply to? Calligraphy, illustrations, or both! Whatever I can accomplish within the timeframe.
How long does it take for you to complete one name/illustration? It typically takes me 3 minutes or less for a 12-letter name, and anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes or more for a full illustration. Factors include;
the length of each name
size & material of the surface you want me to write on
unwrapping/unpacking products
cleaning the product/item's surface
the tools I need to use to apply the writing
whether there is any drying time.
How many requests can you complete within an hour? This would depend on;
the flow of the requests
how quickly customers decide on what to get
how much of the artwork they are allowed to change and specify.
What do you provide from your end? I bring the required tools to apply my calligraphy and illustrations onto the chosen surface. E.g. engraving machine, ink, pens, markers, heat gun, etc.
What do you need from the client's end?
Enough space to calligraph or paint, sitting or standing is fine! :)
A power socket if the work I am doing involves electric tools such as an engraver or a heat gun.
An assistant or a staff who is well-versed about the event/products/brand to help me traffic the requests and entertain customer inquiries regarding the products and customisation (if a large crowd is expected).
Will you provide the surface/products to be written on? Open to discussion. Typically, clients are to provide the surface/products so that they may align them to comply with their branding. Then, the artist is only in charge of applying his/her artwork onto the surface/products. Feel free to contact us to discuss other options and possibilities!
Do you charge for extra hours? Yes. Any additional hours apart from what is discussed and agreed on prior to the event will incur the relevant charges.
Can you arrive earlier to standby for the event? Yes! I can arrive between 30 minutes to an hour earlier to prepare for the event.
Do you charge for standby time/hours? No, at the moment I do not charge for standby time up to an hour before the event starts. This standby period is strictly for preparation and setup purposes, and the artist will not begin writing/painting until the agreed start time.
If the event hours include breaks, do you charge for those? No, I do not charge for break time. Please discuss this earlier with the artist to clarify which hours are for breaks and which hours are for work.
Will the applied writing be water-proof and scratch-proof? It would depend on;
the surface I am applying the ink on
the colours and styles of writing chosen by the client
Some styles and colours may only be applied using water-resistant ink, and others will be able to be applied using water-proof and scratch-resistant ink. Kindly discuss this with your artist to clarify further.
If the event hours include breaks, do you charge for those? No, I do not charge for break time. Please discuss this earlier with the artist to clarify which hours are for breaks and which hours are for work.