event help

: Μ—Μ€βž› massive disclaimer:


every convention artist has had a different experience, so i'm going to give a brief history to add some perspective before giving advice:

i started selling online in 2020, but didn't do my first in person event until 2023. I honestly really preferred growing dizzy leopard shop in that order because it meant by the time of my first event, already had a baseline of steady expectations in terms of how many/which items sell, confidence in my works, and I didn't have to worry about items not selling at an event because I could just sell them online instead.
for portfolios, highlight works that are recent (enough to showcase your current art style) and works that show off what makes your art unique

pricing items:


when pricing as a beginner, the two most important questions are:
    1. what would you pay for a similar item?
    2. what do other people charge? (if established artists charge in a specific range for an item, typically it's for a reason)

consider the following when deciding your own prices:
  • the time you spent to create the item
  • how much it costs to produce
  • where your skill level is at
  • how unique your art is

due to these factors always changing, your prices may fluctuate and that's okay!

average prices:


the following are ranges and median prices of different item categories i've seen both online and in person:

acrylic keychains (2.5"):
    range: $8-$20
    online median: $12
    in-person median: $15

mini art prints (4"x6" or 5"x7"):
    range: $5-$15
    median: $10

single stickers (3"+):
    range: $3-7
    median: $5

sticker sheets:
    range: $8-12
    median: $10