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What's a realistic pricing range for original paintings?

Pricing can range from $2 to $4 per square inch depending on various factors including your market, experience, and the specific piece. For example, a 36×48 inch painting at $4 per square inch would sell for around $4,500. For commissions, charge more—around $4 per square inch—to make the extra time and specific requirements worthwhile. A 30×40 piece that might sell for $3,200-$3,400 in your regular gallery could be priced at $4,800 as a commission. Remember that even if originals sell for thousands, professional scans let you sell reproductions of that same image indefinitely.

Asked by an artist pricing original work · Answered by John Lowry · art-marketing-podcast · 2024-07-08