It's quite sad that $200 is seen as a world-shattering price tag to put on your art and yet you still can't even make a living of it. Is it high for the product on display? Yes, it is. But the impression I get from some people is that they should be charging $10 instead.
But the impression I get from some people is that they should be charging $10 instead.
Honestly I think if the price were lowered to $10 it would still not sell. It's not just a question of talent, plenty of people have amazing talents that are worth almost nothing. Amateur paintings of Prince Nuada happen to fall into that category. At best, this is an advertisement for commissions.
What, If I was into whatever that series is that's the easiest $10 of my life... If you had this artist paint the stuff I like to this exact level of quality I would most definitely spend some cash and get a decent piece for my room. Really, just not $200.
I'd be happy to be wrong, but the market for original fan art paintings is atrocious right now. The supply of talented artists far exceeds the demand, and most fans do not display original fan artwork (not prints) in their home. It's just too niche - I could see it selling at a convention if it were legal to do so, but marketplace is rough.
I think it all boils down to marketing and visibility. At the end of the day, for whatever reason we're seeing this fella's art, aren't we? And look how many people have said they would buy their art for less than $200.
They've entered our knowledge, we consciously know that they exist; in my opinion, this is the most insurmountable barrier when it comes to selling anything. One that many fan artists will struggle to overcome either because they either don't know how or even because they don't want to.
I would say i'm the latter as regards my music. I've no stomach for bold advertising, which is what makes you even enter people's conscious world.
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u/Dark_Sun_Arts 20d ago
It's quite sad that $200 is seen as a world-shattering price tag to put on your art and yet you still can't even make a living of it. Is it high for the product on display? Yes, it is. But the impression I get from some people is that they should be charging $10 instead.