How I Price My Paintings: A Transparent Guide for Collectors for 2025
One of the questions I’m asked most often is: “How do you decide what your paintings cost?”
Art pricing can sometimes feel mysterious, but I want my collectors to feel confident knowing there’s a clear, fair system behind every number. Today, I’m sharing exactly how I structure my prices, so you can see the logic and consistency that guides my work.
Curious how my pricing compares to the wider Alberta art market? I’ve shared a breakdown of what it means to be a hobbyist, an emerging artist, or a mid-tier artist in Canada, and how I’m moving between those stages.
📐 The Size in Relation to Price per Inch
Unlike prints, every original painting is a unique investment of time, materials, and energy. The most reliable way to ensure fairness across my collection is to price by square inch.
This means a larger canvas naturally costs more than a smaller one, but the price per square inch gradually decreases as the work gets bigger.
Why?
Smaller works → higher price per inch (around $2.20) because they’re more affordable entry points for collectors.
Medium works → balanced price per inch ($1.50–$1.75) for accessibility.
Large works → lower price per inch ($1.30–$1.50) so they stay within reach, even at a dramatic size.
📊 My Current Price Guide
Here’s how that looks in practice:
| Size (inches) | Sq. In. | List Price | Collector Floor | $ / sq in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11x14 | 154 | $340 | $310 | $2.20 |
| 12x12 | 144 | $320 | $290 | $2.20 |
| 16x20 | 320 | $700 | $630 | $2.20 |
| 18x24 | 432 | $750 | $680 | $1.73 |
| 24x24 | 576 | $1,000 | $910 | $1.73 |
| 24x30 | 720 | $1,250 | $1,130 | $1.73 |
| 36x24 | 864 | $1,500 | $1,360 | $1.73 |
| 30x30 | 900 | $1,550 | $1,420 | $1.73 |
| 30x36 | 1,080 | $1,600 | $1,460 | $1.50 |
| 30x40 | 1,200 | $1,800 | $1,620 | $1.50 |
| 32x40 | 1,280 | $1,900 | $1,730 | $1.50 |
| 36x36 | 1,296 | $1,950 | $1,750 | $1.50 |
| 36x48 | 1,728 | $2,600 | $2,330 | $1.50 |
| 48x36 | 1,728 | $2,600 | $2,330 | $1.50 |
| 60x48 | 2,880 | $3,700 | $3,370 | $1.30 |
All prices in CAD. “Collector Floor” is an occasional courtesy for returning collectors or multi-piece purchases.
💡 Why I Share This
I believe art collecting should be an open and welcoming experience. Sharing my system helps collectors feel secure in their investment and shows how each piece fits into the bigger picture of my practice.
My Collector Floor (the discounted price) is sometimes available for returning collectors or multi-piece purchases — it’s my way of saying thank you for supporting my work long-term.
✨ Closing Thought
Art is both deeply personal and part of a larger creative economy. By keeping my pricing consistent and transparent, I make it easier for collectors to say yes to the piece that speaks to them.
If you’ve had your eye on a painting, I’d love to help you find the perfect fit for your collection.
