ATTENTION ARTISTS: How much should I charge for an unframed pastel portrait?

Posted by admin on April 12th, 2010 and filed under pastel artist | 3 Comments »


The price of art is usually based upon supply and demand. People pay as much as they want a work of art. I usually figure privately the price I must get based upon my time. How long did the portrait take me? That includes everything I did including setting up my materials, taking a photo or whatever. Am I worth $30. hr? $20. or $40.? That’s the minimum that it is worth. Then if there is a demand for my portrait work my time would be worth more. Value depends upon the demand. Do a great job and people will notice. Portraits are hard and most people respect that.

3 Responses

  1. mega Says:

    maybe $10.00
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  2. danquestions Says:

    If it’s good in the range of fifty-75 this covers the cost of framing your next piece.
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  3. Kent Says:

    The price of art is usually based upon supply and demand. People pay as much as they want a work of art. I usually figure privately the price I must get based upon my time. How long did the portrait take me? That includes everything I did including setting up my materials, taking a photo or whatever. Am I worth $30. hr? $20. or $40.? That’s the minimum that it is worth. Then if there is a demand for my portrait work my time would be worth more. Value depends upon the demand. Do a great job and people will notice. Portraits are hard and most people respect that.
    References :

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