I posted some prints for sale of some of my paintings on etsy.com, but I've been getting requests from people who want the real thing. How much should I charge for an oil painting (let's say 18"x 18"x 1")? I don't want to go too high -- but I definitely don't want to go too low. what about acrylic or mixed media?? thanks ;-)
2007-02-15 15:56:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Factor in these questions I'm asking:
How much are you selling the prints for? (If there is a big demand for the prints then it means you're offering a product people like and those with money will be willing to pay a whole lot more for an original.)
How original is the artwork? (With purely original work in a style uniquely yours you can command a much higher price because these people will be wanting to own something highly original - Jackson Pollock was highly original, even if you didn't like his art. My Aunt Martha painting sunflowers in a field, like a thousand other artists painting sunflowers in a field, probably wouldn't be considered all that collectible.)
Is it more abstract or more realistic? (Generally, figurative art and abstract art can command a higher price than genetic art such as Americana, landscapes, flowers, etc. This isn't always the case if your more realistic paintings have a unique voice to them.)
You can also raise the bidding and paying price by offering signed, limited edition, numbered prints. This gives the buyer the satisfaction of knowing they are buying something only a limited number of others will own.
If we could actually see, through a link of some kind, what type of art you are selling we probably could offer more specific help.
2007-02-15 16:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Watson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just an idea ......to see what people would be willing to pay in the real world. Maybe you can post one for sale on E-BAY and put an extremely high reserve.. See where the bidding takes you. how much and how many. This may help in determining what paintings and prints they like best. Who knows you might have really good luck there. I have sold other stuff on eBay and its easy. good luck hard to put a price when we cant see.
2007-02-17 15:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by luvtopaint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the bank you have an account they do things like that just talk to the president of the bank with some of your best work to show them a portfolio so to speak
2016-05-24 05:48:58 · answer #3 · answered by Deborah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunno i guess it depends , whats it look like? you should include a link so we can have a better idea?
2007-02-15 16:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by peeps you 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋