How do I know what to charge customers? To start probably oil paintings and other types of paintings (acrylic?, pastel?).
Also, I know someone who does sort of sculpture using junk (like tin cans, etc). Can you sell that? And for how much?
Thanks.
2007-12-11 04:34:33 · 5 answers · asked by deltaequate 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
I just want to know how much oil paintings (or acrylic or pastel) sell for these days from unknown artists. Can I just get an example? Thanks.
2007-12-11 08:21:39 · update #1
Generally galleries charge a percentage of whatever an art object sells for. The artist will tell you what they want for the work, you have to calculate the total price to include your commission.
You can sell anything if you're good at selling, and if the art object has appeal to it.
2007-12-11 04:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by Orla C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry to be a wet blanket, but unless you plan to start your gallery on ebay I'd advise against it unless you have a business plan and experience running a gallery. You could get experience by volunteering as an intern. It's way more than just putting a few pretty pictures in a shop window, and I've seen only few galleries last. Not knowing what to charge indicates you have neither experience nor a business plan.
You could also read through the link for some general advice on running a gallery. It's for non-profit galleries, but should be useful for a commerical gallery as well.
You could experiement with getting a stall at an art fair. Much cheaper if you don't sell that much and at least a lot of people will come through.
2007-12-11 05:13:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is sellable these days. It just depends on how much demand there is. Selling on ebay or even freelancing yourself out are two good starting points. I was surfing the net and one lady made a business selling those tumble weeds u find in the plains. Just be creative and the rest will follow.
2007-12-11 04:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by Darkfever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 14:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do some market reaserch
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2007-12-11 04:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by geordie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋