This is a question we get often and there are varying opinions.
Our Founder and President, Clint Watson, says it like this
Do not make me ask you for the price and embarrass myself when it is more than I want to pay.
Here is something to consider. When shopping for clothing don't you always look for the price when making your decision to purchase? Would you feel any differently if shopping for artwork?
We recommend that you include prices of your artwork on your site. Following are some articles to consider which may help you make your own decision. Some are a bit older yet are still pertinent today.
Click Here for articles on the topic of pricing art at FineArtViews.com.
A few favorites:
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Post Your Prices
Clint Watson -
Yes, You Should Post Prices on Your Art Website
Clint Watson -
When to Show Prices of Your Art [Updated]
Alyson B. Stanfield -
Pricing Art Online: If you want to sell art your must list prices for your art
Brian Sherwin -
Artist Website Do's and Don'ts - Clint’s Interview with American Artist Magazine
Clint Watson
A quote from this article
6. What are the most common mistakes that artists make in setting up a website?
#1. Not posting retail prices of the art on the website.
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