One of the most common questions artists ask is, “How much should I charge for my work?” Unfortunately, there is no universal formula. Pricing artwork sits somewhere between mathematics, psychology and business, and understanding how buyers and galleries perceive value is just as important as calculating your material costs.

I paid Arts Law Centre of Australia $200 for some legal advice

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