how much is a rendering

[tellyv]

I know it's like everything else the more you ask for the more the price, we have a 55 chevy vert were doing and the owner want's it all yellow I'm not in to it at all so I'm thinking if I could get some options maybe some two tone or some more modern colors, I just want the outside done, we'll deal with the interior later. thank telly

[jy211]

There are many talented artists out there and on this site. I am sure other's will offer their choice. I have had Carter Hickman do a couple for me and have been very happy with each.

:thumbsup:

[city_ofthe_south]

:theresa:

[JamesJ]

This seems like a simple question, but not a single answer. I will make something up and lets see it it can start something. I say that a rendering will cost you $125 -$250 depending on car, details, how custom it is, number of colors etc... But I have never had one made so I have no idea.

[96z28ss]

This seems like a simple question, but not a single answer. I will make something up and lets see it it can start something. I say that a rendering will cost you $125 -$250 depending on car, details, how custom it is, number of colors etc... But I have never had one made so I have no idea.

How about $500 - $750 that sounds more like it

[ZVT]

LOL @ Colter:lol:

Yeah you are looking at anywhere from $200 to $2000 and up for a rendering from anyone of the artists.Just do a search on renderings in the artowrk section and see which one of us fits your style...etc

[DVierstra]

LOL @ Colter:lol:

Yeah you are looking at anywhere from $200 to $2000 and up for a rendering from anyone of the artists.Just do a search on renderings in the artowrk section and see which one of us fits your style...etc

ZVT hit the nail on the head! All depends on detail style you are looking for.

A rendering can take anywhere from 6-8 hours or up to 20 hrs +!
Right now I am working on one that I way underbid!!:mad:
The client is making out. I will end up spending...lets say over 20 hrs. So do your homework and ask plenty of detailed questions.

Yeah Colter's got the cheering section! So funny!

[CarterHickmanDesigns]

Yeah, it seems like a simple enough question. So how much to paint my car? Each job is very different but usually after and email explaining your project a little more you will get a quote. In the article I did for Chevy Hi I said a rendering will run you anywhere from $150-$1200 range (pretty wide range). It all depends on the designer and the job. So I would suggest looking around and find a designer that fits the style you are looking for and contact them. They will be more than happy to provide a quote.

Carter

[NEVER ENOUGH]

Here is my advice...Speaking from experience...
Go here.. www.lateral-g.org/artwork/ (http://www.lateral-g.org/artwork/)
Click on the links to the artists websites...From there..Most of them have contact information available...

For example.. Ben Hermance has a "contact" button on his home page with his location and email address..
www.hermancedesign.com (http://www.hermancedesign.com) Send your request for quote on the specific project you want done. And ask for a quote.
The others have the same..

Otherwise, look up their user ids here, and send a PM...:thumbsup:

[city_ofthe_south]

:evil: heheeeheeeeeee. No one was answering and I'm not above shameless self promotion. I have to put in another check mark for what everyone else is saying here. But I'll just throw out that not only does style come into play here but the price is also probably dictated by what exactly you're trying to accomplish with the drawing. If you're trying to work out your own idea kinks and don't need a complete project design is one thing .... if you're going to need to see exactly how the seats are stitched and how to bend the exhaust then you're probably going to pay more. If you just need someone to show you something unique because you don't have the time to dig through or maybe you aren't sure how to make it stand out then there are plenty of creative people who can do that fairly inexpensively. But I have to say fairly. Drawing in any medium is time consuming and you're paying for ... hopefully ... someone who spends a lot of time keeping up on what is current in this industry.

[SRD Art]

I charge according to project, whether it's a straight drawing or we're trying several different paint schemes or wheels, or if it has several views to show motor parts, suspensions etc. Price ranges from $250-$750 typically. That's a pretty wide range so knowing more about what you're after would help get a better bid.

How about this-

Since there is a pretty good price range for art even amongst us here, how about let us know what exactly you're needing and what your budget for the project is and then we can PM you with a bid. Nice thing about this is you can mark it up a little and include it on the build tab for the car. I'd think if a guy was about to unload $50,000+ on a hot rod $500-$1000 for an original rendering he gets to hang up in his living room is a drop in the bucket.

[DVierstra]

Okay, this is the rundown....

Quality...............Completing a job and doing it well (customer satisfaction)
Style.................Artists personal Style
detail.............. ..add-ons, clarity,level of realism
views.................how many views (front, side, rear, engine, interior, etc.)
customization......Designing unique features to a concept (Body, paint,
interior, etc.)
Multiple Changes..Multiple changes can add a considerable amount of the
artists time. Therefore, price can go up. Call artist to
work out all project details. The more thorough and detailed
you are as to what YOU want the more accurate
the outcome!
Budget...............(A BIG factor) Will determine the level of detail you will get
and the time spent on project.


Supplying the artist with good detailed Photos can help speed up the project and keep price from climbing. Otherwise, much time is spent getting reference photos for the project which is usually not always factored in payment.

Make sure you give the artist all details before they even bid on the project.
The one thing that most of us dislike is a client adding on continuously and expecting the same price.

The quicker the turn around the more the cost goes up!
Example: "I need this within two weeks and I have two body views, one engine view, two interior views with one being a digital dash! I want 4 color combos too."
The more pressure on time constraints the more the artist will have to charge.

Well, there it is in a nutshell.

Anyone want to add to this?

- DV

[mlomaka]

I think everybody has about covered all the bases. I do kind of like the bidding idea. The only problem is what style is the customer looking for? There are many artists here to choose from. It would probably be good to get in touch with a couple.

[G-500]

I'm new to this forum, but I've been designing cars for eight years now and have experienced everything from people who know exactly what they want and don't give me any leeway to be creative, to people spending the price of an average California home on their build and want every little item designed from a hand fabricated body to an intricate bracket. I can tell you that there are "standard" prices that I have for a typical project, but there are a myriad of variables that can change the prices when someone wants to build a show stopper. Usually if I know what the person expects from the project (style, time frame, if they are going for a prestigious award, or if they just want a driver) I'll cater the pricing to the job because I know how involved I'll be. If I have a client that wants a complete one-off body created, there is a lot more work than "just" a rendering because I have to visit the machine shop, metal shaper, etc to make sure the end result looks like the drawings. If a guy calls me on the phone and says he has a 69 Camaro and he wants to see it orange with a black stripe and big wheels and he's 2000 miles away, he may only need a rendering and a couple of sketches.

My suggestion is to look at who is available, look past our "technique' or "style" and look at the actual designs themselves and the person who's designs reflect your tastes is a likely candidate. Also think about what you expect from him or her. If you just want artwork, any of us will fit the bill. If you need specific advice on your build or need a designer that can go visit the project and make sure it comes out as planned, pick someone who is located near you or your builder, and look at some of their projects that have become finished cars and see how well the art translated to the finished piece.

One note on price: If you go to an artist to have them paint a portrait, you pay for their talent as it is applied to a canvas. When you go to a designer, no mater how cool his or her renderings are, the rendering is a tool. It is a roadmap that gets you to the end result of a finished car. It is alot more than just ink on a piece of paper, it is the ideas, talent, and experience of the designer that you pay for. It is much cheaper to make a mistake or change your mind on paper than it is in metal!


Chris Brown

[SRD Art]

Well said. There is a difference between someone who can color and one who has a good understanding of good design and understands the aftermarket industry. From what I've seen there are some great 'designers' that post here.