Suzanne Bettonville

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, punctuality, and work quality.

FAQs

• What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

  NOTE--ALL PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE. In general, price starts at $175 for one hour. For the second hour I add $25, to bring it to $200. Three hours is $250, and after that, the rate goes up $100 per hour. I understand how difficult it is for the more remote cities to get good quality entertainment, so I am happy to travel outside of the St. Louis metro area; please ask for a quote. I also offer referral bonuses and repeat customer discounts.

• What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

  Consider whether you want a layperson who may be able to paint but might not do a quality job or use cosmetic-grade paints (believe it or not, many amateurs actually use the much less-expensive acrylic paint, which is toxic on skin!) and who might be limited to just a few designs, or if you prefer a professional who already has experience, who has a large portfolio to choose from, who knows how to get kids to stay still, and who can do the job quickly and effectively with the highest-quality materials. It is tempting to pay less for someone who hasn't put much effort or expense into their business, but your results will not be the same.

• What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

  Give as many details as possible. Date and hours, expected attendance, age range, whether it is outdoors or indoors, nature of the event (birthday party, church activity, festival, etc.), and whether you would be willing to pay for travel. Having all of the info up front allows your prospective painter to give the most accurate quote without a lot of back-and-forth questioning.