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How much is my painting worth? 5 factors that determine value
The honest answer is never just one number. But it is also never a guess. Here are the five things that actually determine what your painting is worth in 2026.
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How artists are responding to war - stories from the front line
Four painters. Four conflicts. Four completely different reasons to keep working when the world outside the studio is falling apart.
Art market trends UK, US and Europe: July 2026
Christie's H1 up 71%. London leads Europe. The US base is expanding. What July's market data means for emerging artists.
Where to sell your paintings in 2026: the complete platform guide
Every platform takes a cut. Every platform serves a different audience. Here is the honest breakdown of where your work actually belongs - and what it will cost you to be there.
Small paintings, big stories - Unusual art sales Ep. 3
A Caravaggio rescued from the private market by Italy. A Rubens missing for 400 years. And how Google Gemini cracked an illegible signature on a thrift-store painting.
Why artist reputation drives painting prices (and how to build yours)
The painting doesn't change. The name on it does. Here is what the research actually shows - and what emerging artists can do about it.
How artists are responding to war - the market for conflict art
Collectors spent $550 million on art in one week during a war. Here is what conflict does to the market - and what it means for artists.
Art and memory: how painters document what the world wants to forget
From a self-portrait held in hiding to reconstructed kitchens in Berlin, artists have always done what official history cannot - they make the unbearable visible.
How to price oil paintings: a practical guide for artists
Oil commands a premium. Here is why - and exactly how to calculate yours.
How artists are responding to climate change
From aerial photographs of copper mines to melting glaciers on the steps of the Tate, painters and photographers are making the crisis visible in ways data alone cannot.
Inside the painting: Under the Dome by Clare Woods
A monumental oil painting of one of the world's rarest glasshouses - and a quiet argument about what survives.
What traditional art styles are trending in the UK?
Figurative painting is back. Landscape is evolving. Here is what the UK art market is actually buying right now.
How artists are responding to AI
Some are suing. Some are collaborating. Some are selling for $900,000. The art world has never been more divided.
How to value a painting: the complete guide for artists
Most artists price their work by instinct, comparison, or anxiety. There is a better way.
Small paintings, big stories - Unusual art sales Ep. 2
When the painting on your wall turns out to be worth more than the house.
Our biggest product update yet is live
Over the past few months, we’ve been rebuilding Priceyourpainting.
The UK contemporary art market and trends - March 2026
The "measured optimism" confirms the return to growth.
How artists are responding to war
From named painters to specific auction prices - how artists worldwide are documenting, resisting and profiting from conflict in 2026.
Why most artists underprice their work (and how to avoid it)
Research shows emerging artists lose thousands by underpricing. Here is what drives it - and the exact steps to price correctly.
Inside the painting: “Vibing” by Kevin Schott
The world of contemporary painting is filled with fleeting moments that capture something essential about our lives.
Contemporary art trends in the UK and Europe - August 2025
As we move through the summer of 2025, the contemporary art scene in the United Kingdom and Europe feels like a living canvas in flux.
Small paintings, big stories - Unusual art sales Ep. 1
When forgotten paintings turn into unexpected treasures.
How painting valuation works: from Renaissance dealers to AI
The question "what is this worth?" has been asked about paintings for six centuries. The way we answer it has changed completely - and it's changing again right now.