COMMISSION COST CALCULATOR

The price of each work depends on size, medium, and time required to complete. Estimate the cost of your work by using the formula below. First, pick your material. Then, multiply the base rate for your selected material by the square-inch (in²) dimensions of your work. Finally, estimate the final cost by adding the hourly rate. Upon receiving your commission request, I will confirm the time estimate for your project.*

*As time required for each project varies, client must agree to accept that an exact estimate cannot be provided.

Medium base rate

Oil paint………$1.25/in²

Watercolor………$1.00/in²

Colored pencil……$1.00/in²

Pen & ink…………$0.75/in²

Graphite……$0.75/in²

Charcoal……$0.50/in²

5” x 7” = 35in²

8” x 8” = 64in²

8” x 10” = 80in²

8.5” x 11” = 93.5in²

9” x 12” = 108in²

12” x 16” = 192in²

16” x 20” = 320in²

hourly rate

$20.00/hour (for all mediums).

EXAMPLE INVOICE

(1) 8” x 10” oil painting

SIZE: 8” x 10” = 80in² x $1.25 = $100.00

TIME: 5 hrs x $20.00 = $100.00

TOTAL: $200.00