u/Ill-Dare7187

Hi everyone,

I recently started setting up my professional artist profile on Saatchi Art and initiated the ID verification process a few days ago. I am from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

My profile is completely ready to go, but the verification status is still pending. For those of you who actively sell on the platform, how long did it take for your ID to get approved? Should I expect it to clear in a few days, or does it typically take weeks?

I'd really appreciate any insights or recent experiences with their onboarding times so I know what to expect. Thanks in advance!🙂

Hi everyone,

I recently finished my largest project yet—a massive 70 x 100cm traditional portrait, done with fine charcoal powder on heavy paper. It took me over 350 hours of intensive labor. Maintaining consistent values and blending on that scale was a massive physical and mental challenge.

As I'm transitioning into sharing my original work and building a career, I've hit a major mental block regarding how we, as creators, value our time.

When a single project takes hundreds of hours, it feels incredibly difficult to evaluate its worth. It either feels unattainable for a developing profile, or like discounting weeks of my life and technical dedication if I don't account for the time spent.

I’d love to start a discussion here: How do you mentally approach the worth of extreme, labor-intensive traditional art today?

For those who do hyperrealism or high-detail work, how do you value your dedication without burning out or feeling underappreciated?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice on pricing my latest piece. It’s a large-scale hyperrealistic drawing that took roughly 350 hours of work.

Medium: Fine charcoal powder + graphite on heavy hammer paper , 70 x 100 cm.

Style: High-detail hyperrealism.

I am currently finalizing my artist verification on Saatchi Art and plan to list the original there. However, I am having a hard time balancing a fair market price with the platform's 35-40% commission.

Considering the massive time investment versus my current career stage, I am thinking of a listing price around 4500$ on Saatchi, which would leave me with about 2,700$ after their cut.

My questions are:

Does this price range sound reasonable for a piece of this scale and detail?

How do you usually factor in Saatchi’s 40% commission without pricing yourself out?

Is it worth offering high-quality giclée prints for a piece like this?

I would deeply appreciate any insights or critiques on my pricing logic.

Link to the artwork and close-ups: https://www.reddit.com/u/Ill-Dare7187/s/k3sIdN9TCX

Thank you!

Hi everyone! I just submitted my ID for verification on Saatchi Art. Their website mentions it can take some time, but I'd love to hear about your personal experiences.

How long did you have to wait for your profile to get approved? I'm trying to figure out the usual timeline nowadays. I am from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Thanks!