What drives the cost of a custom painting
Two paintings of the same size can cost very different amounts. The difference is almost always time: how long the painting takes to paint well.
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The main factors
- Size. Larger canvases take more paint, more canvas and much more painting time.
- Subject. A single pet is quicker than a family of five. Each face is its own piece of work.
- Detail. Fine fur, lace, jewelry and architecture take longer than loose landscapes.
- Texture. Heavy palette-knife work uses more paint and needs longer to dry.
- Timing. A hard deadline can mean rescheduling other work.
- Revisions. Significant changes add painting time.
What else to count in your store price
- Shipping, and the format (rolled or stretched)
- Packaging
- Platform and payment fees
- Advertising
- Customer service and the occasional revision or replacement
A note on price and quality
A lower price usually means less time: fewer layers, less detail, or a print underneath. When you compare quotes, ask how the painting is made, not just what it costs. We don't compete on price; we'd rather be chosen for the painting.
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