Art Commission Price Calculator

Underpricing is the most common mistake new artists make. Enter how long the piece will take (be honest, include sketches and revisions), the hourly rate you want, your materials and any extras like rush delivery, commercial use or a platform fee. The calculator gives a price, a deposit and a small range to quote from.

Hours (sketch, work and revisions)

hours

Your hourly rate

$/ hour

Many beginners start at $15-30 and raise it as demand grows.

Materials and shipping

Complexity

Use

Rush fee

Platform or payment fees

Deposit

Quote

-deposit up front

-you keep after fees

-real hourly rate

How it works

Labour = hours × hourly rate × complexity
Base = labour + materials
Extras = base × (use % + rush %)
Price = (base + extras) ÷ (1 − fee %), so fees do not come out of your pocket, rounded to the nearest $5
Range = price ± 10%

Three things this tool can't see

Your market. Look at what artists with similar style and following charge. We make no income claims.
Taxes. Income from commissions may be taxable. Check your local rules.
Scope creep. Write down how many revisions are included and charge for extras.

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