As an artist, putting a price tag on your artwork can feel overwhelming. Art is personal and pricing something you’ve poured your heart and soul into can be tricky. You may find it hard not only to share your creations but also to decide how much they’re worth. Yet, if you plan to sell your art and make a living from your passion, it’s essential to find a pricing strategy that honors your work–and pays you fairly.

A few years ago I was working a lot! I was designing for my clients, printing orders from my shops, creating my first few online classes and teaching workshops all over town. Seven days a week was the norm for me, and my husband also travelled a lot for work, which meant I was the kid’s numero uno.

I kept that pace for about a year and then started to feel burnt out!

I read recently that Megan Markle, as in Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex Megan Markle, had a little calligraphy side hustle going. Before HRH got her big break working on the show Suits, she worked for a paper company and offered calligraphy for celebrity weddings and even taught a workshop! How cool is that?! She prides her self on being very disciplined as she learned and practiced the art of calligraphy!