(I don't know exactly which Forum this would fit under the best; furthermore I highly doubt self promotion is allowed, but I'm going to hope you guys give me a pass because it is a means of fundraising.)
I hope some of you remember My speech with Sarah Van Dam at the Tripleshot Christmas Party about our 2018 race season. There was also a mention of fundraising since the cost of racing for the national team is ridiculously high and I, and my poor parents, have to foot the bill ourselves. Morally, I have a hard time asking for money through a "GoFundMe" or fundraising sources of the kind. I don't like the idea of me being a charitable case when it isn't the only means of creating an income or funding. Which brings me to an idea I've been milling over in my mind for a while.
My dad has taught me how to paint cars and walked me through the process of painting my first bike about 3 years ago. which was my red and gold National Champion track bike.
(I'd attach photos here but I can't seem to get it to work)
From there I've painted helmets, forks, and two more frames. Including the bike I am currently riding on now and the fork for my track bike which I broke at junior worlds and got repaired by Roberts Composites.
(I'd attach photos here but I can't seem to get it to work)
This past week was the first time I attempted a paint job that I would actually be proud to sell with a complete set of decals, personal touches and a name tag.
Now by no means am I going to claim or am claiming I am a professional painter; I do it for fun and put the same deliberate practice into this art as anything else I attempt in life. That being said if anyone would be willing to support my 2019 race season and give me the opportunity to paint their bike I wouldn't give the bike back to the owner until the owner, and I, am proud and happy with the finished result.
Because I still see this as a fundraising venture and I understand that I am not professional artist my charge for a paint job would be:
cost of material + donation of what you see fit. I will tell you the amount of time I put into your bike and you can pay me whatever you believe the job deserves.
rough time estimate the frame above has 4 hours of sand time, about 3 hours of paint time and about 2 hours of graphic design for the logos, name and Doe. Materials was about $75.
Please tell me what you guys think and I would like to hear any suggestions you have and any other ideas you have at how you can support me and how I can give back to you so I feel both parties are in an equal transaction.
Thanks for your time.
Riley Pickrell
