How do I ship original paintings safely?

You have several options. The simplest is taking the piece directly to a shipping store (UPS or FedEx) and paying them to pack and ship it—typically costs around $100-$400 depending on size. Build this cost into your original pricing. Alternatively, find a local packing specialist who comes to your studio, picks up work, packs it professionally, and ships it—this saves you from schlepping large pieces. A great hack: when ordering canvases for commissioned work, have them shipped to you first. Keep the original packaging and crate, then reuse it to ship the finished piece back. This saves significant money on packing materials and ensures a perfect fit. You can also schedule pickup services so you don’t have to transport large pieces yourself.

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Asked by an artist who just made their first original sale · Answered by Megh Knappenberger · art-marketing-podcast · 2023-08-10