How much should I charge for my paintings?

Pay yourself a reasonable hourly wage, add the cost of materials and make that your asking price. For example, if materials cost $50, you take 20 hours to make the art, and you pay yourself $20 an hour to make it, then you price the art at $450 ($20 X 20 hours + $50 cost of materials).
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How do you price your art for beginners?

So, if a piece took you 10 hours to make, you want to get $15 per hour, and the materials cost you $45, you could use $195 as your starting point (10 times 15, plus 45). Cost of materials would include your canvas, paper, paint, ink, and so forth.
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How much should I charge for my acrylic paintings?

If you go over 30 inches on either width or height, then it becomes $1.50 per square inch. New artists and those looking to break into the market may wish to start with a slightly lower multiplier than $1 per square inch. Well-known artists, those already in demand, can charge significantly more.
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How do you decide how much to charge for a painting?

Multiply the painting's width by its length to arrive at the total size, in square inches. Then multiply that number by a set dollar amount that's appropriate for your reputation. I currently use $6 per square inch for oil paintings. Then calculate your cost of canvas and framing, and then double that number.
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How much should I charge people for my art?

Think about a reasonable hourly wage and the cost of materials when pricing your art - that includes framing and shipping, if applicable. The US Dept. of Labor lists the average hourly wage for a fine artist as $24.58—use this to help you estimate.
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How to Price Your Paintings - A Guide to Pricing Artwork



How do you price commissions?

Time & Materials
  1. The equation: Time + Materials = Commission Price.
  2. $900 (cost of material) ÷ 500 (material lifespan) = $1.80.
  3. 4 (hours) × $7 (hourly rate) = $28.
  4. Commission Price: $28 (T) + $1.80 (M) = $29.80 (delivery within a day)
  5. Let's take time out of the equation.
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How can I sell my paintings?

9 Sites to Sell Your Artwork Online
  1. Etsy.
  2. Amazon.
  3. FineArtAmerica.
  4. Saatchi Art.
  5. UGallery.
  6. Shopify.
  7. TurningArt.
  8. Society6.
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How much should I sell my 8x10 painting for?

Don't jack the price of your 8x10" paintings from $200 to $2000 overnight. Pros recommend a 10% rise in price to begin with. You can always consider going higher later, but if you go too high, you likely won't get those lost customers back.
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How much should I charge for a portrait painting?

The cost of a portrait drawing or painting varies depending on size, medium, artist experience and location; the cost varies from $20-$200 for an amateur artist; $200 up to $5000 for an experienced artist and over $20,000+ for a well known and established artist.
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How much should I sell an 11x14 painting for?

An experienced artist selling in galleries might charge $8+ per square inch, while a new artist might start with $3 or $4 per square inch. Example: An 11 by 14" painting has 154 square inches: multiply by $3 (462), then add twice the materials cost ($80 x 2), and you get 622.
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How much do pencil drawings sell for?

Generally, pencil art sells for anywhere from $50 to $500, but some pieces can sell for much more than that. If you're a talented pencil artist, there's no reason why you can't sell your work and make a good living from it.
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How do I start an art business from home?

The First Steps to Starting an Art Business
  1. It's happening!
  2. Plan it all out. And, we mean everything!
  3. Start by defining your art practice.
  4. Remember, not all customers are created equal.
  5. Ignorance is bliss… ...
  6. Price your work for profit.
  7. Make it legal.
  8. Create the perfect website to promote your presence online.
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How do you judge artwork?

Interpretation and the clarity of the theme to the viewer.
  1. Creativity and originality of the depicted theme.
  2. Quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme.
  3. Overall impression of the art. ...
  4. Poor color or image quality. ...
  5. Sloppiness. ...
  6. Incomplete or poorly written submission materials.
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How much should I charge for sketches?

Naturally, some take more and some less, but 25 is a good average. My hourly rate is $30/hour, and the average time it takes me to complete a drawing is 25 hours. So $30/hour multiplied by 25 hours equals $750. I've calculated my average expenses per drawing to be around $50.
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How do you commission a portrait painting?

HOW TO COMMISSION A PORTRAIT
  1. 1) Capturing Likeness and Personality.
  2. 2) Think about the Setting.
  3. 3) The Preparation.
  4. 4) Documenting the Journey.
  5. 5) Displaying Your Portrait.
  6. 1) Family portraits. Our families come in all shapes and sizes like our artwork!
  7. 2) Portraits of children. ...
  8. 3) Commemorate a special occasion.
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How do you calculate art Profits?

The basic approach to calculating profit takes the money you get for a sale and then
  1. Deducts all the DIRECT COSTS i.e. the materials and media used to create the artwork.
  2. Deducts the COST OF SALES (e.g. commission, shipping, travel etc)
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Is my art good enough to sell?

But just because people aren't buying your work doesn't mean your work is not good enough to sell. If you are getting validation in the form of likes, comments, and followers, you are good enough to be selling your work. But to get sales you actually have to make sales. Just making art is not enough.
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What type of paintings sell the most?

Abstract Paintings

Since most abstract artwork doesn't have a recognizable subject or relate to anything external, individual viewers can interpret an abstract painting for themselves. So it makes sense that abstract paintings are always top sellers.
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How can I sell my art for a lot of money?

How to Sell Art Online and Make Money
  1. Sell Art Prints.
  2. Start a Print on Demand Art Brand.
  3. Sell Digital Stock Artwork.
  4. Do Commission Jobs.
  5. Work on Freelance Projects.
  6. Teach Art Online.
  7. Start a YouTube Channel.
  8. Create a Book.
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How do I know if my art is good?

If you don't have art teachers to ask, then the best way is to search for artists who are working in the same media, genre, and subject matter and compare your work to theirs. If you feel their work is significantly better than yours, thoughtfully ask yourself what it is that they're doing differently in their work.
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Is commissioned art more expensive?

Additional Thoughts On Pricing

On one hand, a commission is guaranteed money. Accordingly, many artists, particularly those starting out, offer commissioned works at a lower price point. However, as your market develops, this relationship should inverse, with commissions being more expensive.
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Do artists need to register as a business?

You should really register as self-employed if you start spending money on your art or design practice, but you have to register by law, which is free by the way, when you start earning any money from sales or other freelance opportunities, see Step Seven: Registration.
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How do I brand my art business?

How to create a strong brand
  1. Define your key core competency or best thing you offer. Take some time, sit down and really apply yourself to defining the single best thing that you do. ...
  2. Create a key phrase built around your core competency. ...
  3. Draft a symbol or logo to reinforce the message visually.
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How do I sell my paintings on Etsy?

Tips for Selling Fine Art on Etsy
  1. Stand Out From the Crowd. ...
  2. Vary Price Points. ...
  3. Showcase Your Art. ...
  4. Leverage Tags and Keywords. ...
  5. Be Descriptive. ...
  6. Handle With Care. ...
  7. Clearly State Policies. ...
  8. Personalize Customer Service.
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