What Do You Think My Drawings Are Worth

Are my drawings worth to be sold?

Thanks for A2A.I’m going to be honest and tell you that… I don’t think I would buy them.And I don’t think many people would buy them either.Why?Well, it doesn’t really look professional. And I don’t want to discourage you in any way, because if you continue to draw eventually you will improve which leads to you selling your work some time in the future. But to sell your work you have to improve first, so I suggest you:Work on proportions. Study them. Buy a book, look on the internet and study the structure and anatomy of the face and body.Don’t smudge graphite with your fingers ! It looks ugly and unprofessional. Some suggest that you don’t smudge at all, but in my opinion smudging is a good technique if used right. If you want to smudge use a tortillon or a blending stump. You want to smudge in one direction and not back and forth so it looks even.When drawing the hair, don’t draw lines, that looks ugly. Instead, try not to think of hair as strands but as single piece that curves around the head, kind of like a hat. Draw the values of the hair in the direction it is flowing. It should look a lot better. After that you could draw some strands here and there to make it look more natural. You can find more info on google.So I think that covers it. Focus on drawing and improving and don’t worry about selling your work. Passion leads to success and eventually to money, you just have to draw because you love to draw not because you want to make money.

Is this drawing worth selling?

First, let me just say that getting advice like this would be better found on art critique sites rather than this kind of site where the information needs to be applicable to a community of users. So, I’d suggest trying Deviant Art, it’s the largest online art community and artist members do offer critiques and support.That being said, if I saw a drawing like this in any kind of show, art fair, or street vending, I’d buy it in a pinch. I like the emotion conveyed, I like the character in her face, I like the idea overall, she’s saying something in her sad glance, sloping shoulders, rumpled shirt, overall sense of surrender is how I see it, and with that perhaps rain falling, or whatever that is meant to convey, it does have a lot of emotion.Somebody would pay for it I feel sure, I know I likely would.I see skills there in how you’ve drawn - though her nose is kind of messy, to me, with that overall sad, frustrated, downtrodden look, it looks like a red nose from crying. The lines of her clothing show good strength and command of line, they aren’t weak or sketchy but seem knowledgeable about shape and direction of fabric, her facial features are nicely minimal yet conveying fully the face, the proportions are just right - I even like that she’s leaning a bit, lends itself to her overall demeanor, and her arms, with just a few little lines, you got the sense of the right anatomy, and placed well.Now, all you need is more confidence.edit: I’m going to ask you to look at the figure drawings of one of my favorite artists so you can perhaps see what I see in your drawings.This is artist Richard Diebenkorn

Is my drawing worth selling?

Only you can answer that. You have to determine the value of your time. Make an estimate of the hours required for showing, promoting and selling this artwork. Multiply those hours by what an hour of your time is worth. Is the number equal to or less than the value of the artwork when it sells? If the answer is yes, then it's worth selling. If the answer is no, move on. Here's an example: Let's say I show this artwork to 6 different people, spend about 10 minutes with each person, and then finally sell the artwork to the 6th person (a sale in 1 hour). Minimum wage is $12/hour. Did I sell the art for $12 or more? What if I'm an agent of the artist and I earn a 50% commission for selling artwork? The art needs to be $24 or more. What if the artist gave the art to me unframed and I had to frame it (because collectors don't buy pieces of paper, those are called posters)? The art needs to be $224 or more (it was a modest $200 frame). What if it took 60 presentations to find a buyer? The art has to sell for $440 or more.What if.... Do you see what I'm doing here?Would you buy this artwork for almost $500? Be honest. Does it show a mastery of technique, or an interesting viewpoint? Are the materials high quality? Does it have historical, personal, or some other significance? Does it create an emotional reaction in people? I think you'll know the answer if you do the math.

How much money would my drawings be worth (A3 size, using colored pencils)?

Your rendering is delightful and well done. I love the variations in your tonal quality. The construction of the bottle is slightly off. The sides of the bottle are slightly unequal in this formally balanced drawing. No matter the position of the bottle, the central axis of the bottle should be evident. You may or may not want a background but you still need a “home”for the bottle. This could have been handled through composition (design) choices. If you had used informal balance it might not have mattered as much. How you break up the positve and negative space makes or breaks your effort. Your skills are strong and worthy of the investment in time and practice.The time and effort you already put into it is great. What is your time worth? In realism, any flaws will cheapen it's worth. You probably won’t get what you want for it, but don’t sell it too cheaply. If you sell cheap then that is what the public will think of how well you value your own work.Did you use the actual bottle as a model or is this a copy of a photograph or painting? You need to credit the creator of the original artwork. That will also effect any pricing.

Is drawing worth it or is it too much of an effort?

This really is a subjective question, or should I say a subjective answer, you see, people learn to draw for different reasons. Some people draw to communicate technical information, others draw for the pleasure of drawing itself.The first question to answer would be, what is your reason for drawing in the first place? Is it merely for the act of drawing, to produce a likeness image or to convey information?If you can answer that question then, it becomes a matter of time investment. How much time or effort is involved in completing the task, or the drawing in this case. If it is for work, or driven by a deadline, then the answer is different to if it is purely for fun.Many people value their time differently if the task they are performing if for themselves versus working for another person.In my opinion, I highly endorse the act of drawing for drawings sake. It is a pleasureable activity that costs very little and can be a very emotive form of communication. Therefore, Yes, drawing is worth the effort.What do you guys think? Upvote if you agree...