So... I was browsing through Etsy and I came across this totally cute stone ornament. It's really very sweet, so I clicked on it... and then I looked at the price.
As far as I know, the ornament in question is literally a stone, like one you would find lying around anywhere, with a face crudely painted onto the front.
$45.
I shit you not.
Another example... A piece of wood with an eye painted on it. It's now a Driftwood Dragon. $105.
Here is the item... and by all means have a browse around her shop and purchase if you like anything! [link]?
Again, I would never be so obnoxious as to question the seller or spread negativity. Afterall, all the stone artwork she creates is original and pretty darn cool, and what she does in her spare time doesn't effect me in the slightest. No one is MAKING me purchase her art.
I just... I mean...urgh... blurgh. Can't even articulate my puzzlement.
Am I alone in my confusion? Please someone point out some vital detail I've missed. Please someone give me an insight! I love nearly all forms of art and stone art (?) is no exception. It's an awesome idea. But would you pay that much?? I mean... it's like the greatest business idea since bottled water! I'm envious I didn't think of it first haha!
I don't mean to cause offense, I'm just baffled and looking for some kind of explanation without hassling the actual artist. Insights please!!








If there are people willing to pay the price for these items, then the price seems fine in my opinion. I can't judge it, I'm not the targeted audience, but I can see that there are people who absolutly love the idea and the design and are willing to pay the money for it - and that's totally ok.
Art can't be scaled in price based on the material costs and working time alone. Heck, most artists sell their work for WAY too cheap, too. So as long as she has customers, the price is fine. I prefer to see an Artist charging what he/she thinks her work is worth then someone who makes absolutly low prices just to sell as much as possible - and I'm happy for every artist who can charge that much.
They're definitely unique products and have a certain charm about them but I think she'd sell a lot more if she sold them for less.