2007-02-02 17:45:22 · 8 answers · asked by Marcelo Halmen 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Simple Formula:
Cost of supplies + time & wage + utilities + profit = total price
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Example:
Paint & Canvas = $100
$12 per hr. x 10hrs of painting = $120
10hrs of electricity, water for washing brushes, ect. = $10
You want a profit (years of experience & school) of $150 = $150
$100 + $120 + $10 + $150 = total price $380.00
(you can adjust, use fomula)
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In the Future, if you decide to make prints, remeber that prints should be a quater of the price of an original painting.
Good luck, and I hope this formula will help.
2007-02-02 19:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by Stony 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are quite a few factors to take into consideration. Normally, if you are showing in a gallery, whoever owned or operated the space would determine a value for it. If the artist was seen as "emerging" it may actually merit a higher cost than the same piece who's potential was seen as met. Other factors to consider would be how many pieces the artist produces yearly, other types of artwork the artist does etc. But it is rare for the artist themself to determine price, or even worry about it. That is the job of the gallery. And just so you know a gallery would usually take about a 50% commision on anything sold.
2007-02-02 18:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by grouch2111 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How many years have you been painting?
What is your arts education background?
What degrees?
How many competitive shows have you been selected for? (in competitive shows, work is chosen by an experienced juror)
How many group or solo shows have you had? In coffee shops? In boutiques? In sales galleries? In museums or public galleries?
All of these things contribute to your experience as an artist.
Make an appointment with a sales gallery owner. Bring some samples of your work to the meeting along with a history that includes the information above. They can help you find a price for your work.
Now, some gallery owners are real asses and won't give you the time of day. Keep looking til you find one that will help you out. And be sure to offer to compensate them for their time. They work for a living too.
2007-02-03 03:52:09 · answer #3 · answered by shamanka2012 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone wants a bargain, art is no exception. People will pay a bargain price for art they say they love and it will after hanging in the buyers house a short while, be moved closer and closer to the garage then the trash. People will pay big bucks for art they really love, not only will the art hang in a prominent place in their home, it will hang there for years.
2016-05-23 22:23:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how good the painting is. Personally,
I don't care who the artist is. If I like a painting,
I'll pay good money for it. If I don't like it, I either
won't buy it or maybe pay a little for it and give it
to someone for a present.
2007-02-02 17:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by Northwest Womps 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depending on what medium you use,the size of it,the quality and sentmental value it has to you.I'd start from 25.00-100.00.My price range was pretty decent.I sold a few paintings i done with fairly cheap watercolor medium for 35.00 a piece.Did pretty well,but it's a hobby for me.I have kids now and not really any time to unwind and get to my creative side,but makes me want to get back into it just for my kids to have something to hold onto when they get older and say "My mom did this!"Carrying on your legacy through mediums,can't put a price on that.
2007-02-02 17:56:29 · answer #6 · answered by **BLu Tinkerbell** 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on your background and potential....
well thats how one would judge how much to pay for one
also depends on your style and how potentially popular it could get. its a very complex question...
uh
600-800 for a 18x24 original
2007-02-02 17:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by David M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to sell it at auction. Don't tell anyone you painted it...-make a starting bid that you think is "fair", and if no one beats your bid- you'll know you're asking too much! :)
2007-02-02 17:55:57 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋