Need advice on pricing

I'll be selling some original paintings at my friend's coffee shop. For reference they're painted with coffee and take about 3.5 hours to make. The wood frame cost me $4 and they're 4 by 6 inch painting. She says she doesn't sell much over $20. I was thinking selling for $25 but I'm not sure. Any advice?

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I think $25 is acceptable, but you should include some sort of card saying how it’s made and whatnot a “note from the artist” to connect with people

For easy math, if you sold for $25, and the frame is $4 and you spent 3 hours on it , you’re only paying yourself $7 per hour (not to mention supplies like paper, paint brushes, etc)

I would value it higher and hopefully the right people will appreciate it. It’s up to you. If you really enjoy making them and just want to make a little money, go for it at $25. Definitely get a placard hung up that explains “about the artist” and your painting process. ❤️

Go on Etsy or eBay, or MINTED- enter into one of Minted’s contests (or just submit this) …. I would ask $35-$40 with shipping- make it a flat rate.

That’s so incredibly unique!! Painted with coffee and the art isn’t in anyway “basic”- you are so talented!!!

Are all your designs similar or do you paint different things…? I think Minted would be THE PERFECT PLACE to get your NAME & ART out there….

I’d be interested depending on the painted design…. U are so very talented!!!!

$50

This is so cute! I love your painting!

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