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I need help pricing a painting that I have done <3

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~Im-a-Happy-Apple Jun 29, 2012
So guys, I have painted a huge canvas, bigger than 3' x 6'. So basically larger than a doorway in a home.

Here is the painting: [link]

The painting is a mix of The Sephirotic Tree of Life: [link] And Edward Elric's Gate (from Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood): [link]

How much should a giant painting like this be? <3
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~Hurricaneclaw Jun 30, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I agree with about $250 :D
Awesome painting, btw
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~Im-a-Happy-Apple Jun 30, 2012
Thank you! ^_^
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~Vineris Jun 29, 2012  Student General Artist
To get the price of a painting you get its area in square inches, multiply that by anywhere from 1 to 3 times, squint at the price, say "nobody's buying this thing for that much", wander around some local galleries/shows/cons to see what other people are charging in your area and then pick a random number that allows you to feel like you might sell it and still be able to sleep at night.
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~Im-a-Happy-Apple Jun 30, 2012
Hahahaha! I feel that way too, I guess I need to browse more paintings and larger ones too and get a feel for a rough idea on the price ^_^
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*G-Sketch Jun 29, 2012  Student General Artist
how long did this take you? I'd say maybe $250
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~Im-a-Happy-Apple Jun 29, 2012
This took me a few nights, like maybe 10 nights worth of work. This canvas is huge!!! and I made the canvas myself, I bought wood, stretched out the canvas on it, covered it, and everything. Then painted it. <3
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*G-Sketch Jun 29, 2012  Student General Artist
Okay then like....$1000! Thats insane! :D
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~Im-a-Happy-Apple Jun 29, 2012
Hahahaha thank you xD
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*HarlequiNQB Jun 29, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
You can calculate how much it's worth yourself, you simply need to put a value on your time (and only you can truly do that). So, here's a quick and dirty formula:

Cost of materials (You should always cover your costs at the very, very bare minumum) + (Amount you feel one hour of your time is worth x number of hours spent on work) + A little extra 'cause you're obviously awesome and worth it = Amount you should charge.

So, as an example we'll say 2 hours a night @ $8/hr with a materials cost of $75 (your amount may differ greatly of course)

75 + (2x10x8) + 30 = $265
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~Im-a-Happy-Apple Jun 29, 2012
Hmmm, that's what I was wondering, but if I were paid by the hour, that wouldn't be fair because some artists take FOREVER on their art, you know?

I'm a quick painter, I can get my paintings done in one night (about 5 hours at the most). And let's not forget Bob Ross, who can make a masterpiece within 28 minutes.

So being paid by the hour is kind of not the way it should work. Maybe I can get an idea of how much the painting is worth. But I just don't know the range of prices canvas paintings take. Dx
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