What is a fair price for commissioned art?

On average, the price for a commissioned painting from an experienced artist starts at $100 and can go as high as $10,000. Generally, there are 4 simple guidelines to help you get a sense of how much you should be paying for you a personalized artwork by an artist.

How do you price a commissioned painting?

Pay yourself a reasonable hourly wage, add the cost of materials and make that your asking price. For example, if materials cost $50, you take 20 hours to make the art, and you pay yourself $20 an hour to make it, then you price the art at $450 ($20 X 20 hours + $50 cost of materials).

Can you sell art that you commissioned?

Selling art on commission is perfectly legal as long as you put in place a contract that states the rights of both parties involved, which means your client gets the right to use it for their project or publication and you get paid for making it!

How do I find an artist to commission a painting?

Reach out to the artist to see if they are taking commissions and will accept the type of work you would like done. Many artists can be contacted by email or a gallery can help make the connection for you. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. So, make the initial contact a pleasant one.

What is a typical commission on art sales?

Galleries often add on anywhere between 33% and 100% to your price as their commission, but commission on work sold through boutique shops or specialist stores may reach as much as 250%, or more – making your final selling price two and a half times more than what you’re earning from the sale.

What is commissioned artwork?

In art, a commission is the act of requesting the creation of a piece, often on behalf of another. Artwork may be commissioned by private individuals, by the government, or businesses. Commissions often resemble endorsement or sponsorship.

Do I own commissioned art?

This is how it works: When a collector commissions an art piece, they pay for ownership of the physical painting. They only own the rights to the physical piece. We retain the copyrights to all of Drew’s work, which means we can reproduce it in any way we wish.

Who owns a commissioned piece of art?

Title to the artwork passes to the client or commissioning agency/organization upon their written acceptance of and payment for the work, but copyright belongs to and remains with the artist.

Is commissioned art more expensive?

Additional Thoughts On Pricing On one hand, a commission is guaranteed money. Accordingly, many artists, particularly those starting out, offer commissioned works at a lower price point. However, as your market develops, this relationship should inverse, with commissions being more expensive.

How do commissions work art?

Taking commissions simply means that an artist is open to job opportunities and can offer their services in exchange for a monetary value. Sometimes, getting commissioned happens randomly. By luck, someone found your art and fell in love with your skills, they will contact you and request a job done.