The Underselling of Original Art

Whilst setting up the website, and also living my life, which has been busy so far this year. I had a request for a painting of the building where I work, the Medical School (University of Birmingham). I generally get to work very early, so one morning I did the painting. Anyway, fast forward to when the painting was required, and the question came up regarding the cost of the work. I said to the person “just pay what you think”. This resulted in a very low payment. Not because they didn’t like the work, but because they had no idea of the value of original artwork. I have since become a bit obsessed with the price of works.

So I did what every person in the modern world does and asked AI.

AI Overview of Original Art costs (Screen Snip)

Then I started falling down the rabbit-hole of asking AI more questions about UK art pricing.

AI Overview of Underpricing of Art in the UK

More and more I went down the rabbit hole, and it’s unlikely I will be interested in much else now for a period of time.

AI Cost Calculator for Original Art

I have previous worked in the industry, working with wood rather than paintings.

Some recent changes in my life has made me contemplate some wider things. I plan to really go down this rabbit hole, and get my works ready for sale. I think I have had enough of a break from the industry to step back in.

To be continued…..