Art Storefronts Pricing: How the Cost Is Set and What to Ask

When you are pricing a website for your art, the first thing to settle is where your work will live. Most artists want it on their own domain, with a shop that can take orders. Art Storefronts is one of the companies that offers that kind of site, and "how much does Art Storefronts cost" is one of the most common questions artists search about it.

The short answer is that Art Storefronts does not list plan prices on its website. Its pricing page leads to a form for booking a call.1 This guide explains how that process works, what shapes the total cost, and which questions to ask so you can compare it fairly with other options. Everything about Art Storefronts comes from its own website, checked on October 16, 2026. We make Brakebee, so our own service is described in a clearly marked section.

For a broader look at the platform's features and whether it is legit, see our <a href="https://brakebee.com/articles/art-storefronts-review">Art Storefronts review</a>.

The pricing page asks for your type of business, whether you have sold art before, where your work can be seen, your name, email and phone number, and your current marketing situation and budget.1 The company says a phone number is required because the first step is a call.1

That first call lasts five to ten minutes. Art Storefronts describes it as a review of your art and a check on whether the service is a good fit, and it says the representatives cannot sell you anything on that call.1 If both sides want to continue, you can schedule a longer demo, which is where the cost is discussed.1

Because the price is set in conversation, it helps to know which parts of the service can change the total. Based on what Art Storefronts publishes, these are the areas to ask about:1,2

Bring a written list and note each answer:

With those answers in hand, you can line up the full yearly cost against any other option.

Brakebee is an online art marketplace and selling platform for working artists, with its own print lab in Phoenix. Brakebee Custom Sites is its done-for-you website service. A Brakebee team designs a private site around your brand, builds it on the Brakebee platform and puts it on your own domain. A first draft usually arrives in four to seven days, and you approve it before it goes live.3

Brakebee publishes its Custom Sites pricing on the <a href="https://brakebee.com/custom-sites#pricing">Custom Sites pricing section</a>. The page explains how the yearly plan and the one-time setup quote work, so you can see the cost structure before you book a call.3

Where pricing is shown / Discussed after an intro call and demo / Published on the Custom Sites page First step / Book a 5 to 10 minute intro call / Request a quote, book a call or buy online Setup / Ask on the call / Quoted per project before work starts Bigger catalogs / Custom quote for more store pages or products / Add pieces yourself in the dashboard, or ask for catalog setup Print fulfillment / Self-fulfill or Art Storefronts fulfillment / Print on demand from the Phoenix lab Marketing help / Coaching and consulting / Social Central, articles and the Managed Lines partnership]

You can also compare Art Storefronts with a general store builder in <a href="https://brakebee.com/articles/art-storefronts-vs-shopify">Art Storefronts vs Shopify</a>.

Some artists want help with more than the website. Brakebee Managed Lines is a partnership in which Brakebee runs more of the selling side for you, including marketplaces, marketing and wholesale, while you keep making the work. See <a href="https://brakebee.com/articles/whats-included-in-managed-lines">what is included in Managed Lines</a> or start with a <a href="https://brakebee.com/help/contact?category=selling&subject=Managed+Lines+partnership+inquiry&message=Hi+Brakebee+team%2C+I%27m+interested+in+partnering+with+Brakebee+on+a+managed+line.%0A%0AA+little+about+my+work%3A%0A%0AKind+of+art%3A%0AMy+website+or+Brakebee+profile%3A%0AArt+fairs+I+do%3A%0AWhere+I+sell+now%3A%0AProduct+types+I+make%3A%0A%0AThanks%21">Managed Lines partnership inquiry</a>.

Art Storefronts sets its price through a call and a demo, so the real cost depends on what you discuss and which services you add. Go in with your questions written down and compare the full yearly total. If you would rather see a cost structure up front and have a site designed for you on your own domain, take a look at Brakebee Custom Sites.

[1] Source: Art Storefronts pricing page, artstorefronts.com/pricing, as published on 10/16/2026. [2] Source: Art Storefronts homepage, artstorefronts.com, as published on 10/16/2026. [3] Source: Brakebee Custom Sites page, brakebee.com/custom-sites, as published on 10/16/2026. [4] Source: Brakebee Print on Demand and Makers pages, brakebee.com/print-on-demand and brakebee.com/makers, as published on 10/15/2026.

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Metal prints have a look that stops people mid-scroll. Color seems to glow from the surface, edges are clean and modern, and the finished piece is ready to hang the day it arrives. For artists, that makes metal one of the most rewarding formats to add to a print shop, especially for bold color, photography and digital work.

This guide explains what a metal print is, how the gloss, satin and matte aluminum finishes differ, how metal compares with canvas and photo prints, and how to sell metal wall art with print-on-demand so you never have to buy or store inventory. If you are new to Brakebee's print-on-demand, our <a href="/print-on-demand">print-on-demand for artists</a> page covers the basics, and this article focuses on everything specific to metal.

A metal print is artwork printed onto a specially coated aluminum panel. Brakebee metal prints are made with dye sublimation, a process that uses heat and pressure to turn inks into a gas that bonds into the coating on the aluminum. The image becomes part of the surface itself, which is why metal prints have such depth and why the color looks so luminous under light.

That bonded surface is also what makes metal practical for collectors. Brakebee metal prints are scratch, water and UV resistant, so they hold up well in kitchens, bathrooms, offices and bright rooms where paper might be at risk. Every Brakebee metal print comes with hanging hardware included, so your buyer can unbox it and put it on the wall without a trip to the framer.

The finish you choose changes how a piece reads on the wall. Brakebee offers aluminum in three finishes, and matching each artwork to the right one is an easy way to make your shop feel considered.

A good starting approach is to offer satin as the default for most pieces, add gloss for work with intense color or deep blacks, and offer matte for buyers who plan to hang art in bright, sunny spaces.

Many buyers compare metal with canvas before they decide, so it helps to know how they differ and to offer both when a piece suits each. Brakebee prints on gallery wrap canvas and gloss or matte photo paper as well as aluminum, so you can let the buyer choose the look they want.

Dye-sublimated onto aluminum with luminous color and a sleek, modern edge. Scratch, water and UV resistant, with hanging hardware included.

Metal print

The image wraps around the edges for a classic, textured look that suits paintings and traditional work.

Gallery wrap canvas

Crisp detail in gloss or matte, ideal for framing and for buyers who want to choose their own frame.

Photo print

As a rule of thumb, metal suits modern spaces and color-forward work, canvas suits a traditional or painterly feel, and photo prints suit buyers who like to frame. Offering two or three formats of your best sellers gives every buyer a version that fits their home.

Metal rewards strong color and contrast. Bold abstracts, vivid landscapes, cityscapes at night, wildlife photography and digital illustration tend to look striking because the surface makes saturated colors glow. Deep blacks and bright highlights both benefit from the depth of the finish.

Soft, muted work can still look beautiful on metal, especially on the matte or satin finish, though it may feel more at home on canvas or photo paper. Very textured originals such as heavy impasto paintings will print as a flat image of that texture, so describe it honestly in your listing.

If you are unsure, order a sample of one piece in metal and one in canvas and hang them side by side. Your own eye and the reactions of people who visit your studio will tell you quickly which format suits your work.

Metal shows detail clearly, so start with the best file you have. Use a high-resolution scan or photograph of the original, with accurate color and the image cropped cleanly to the edges of the artwork. Keep a full-resolution master file and export from it whenever you add a new size.

Pay attention to color. Because metal can make colors look more saturated, a file that already looks very intense on screen may print bolder than you expect. Viewing a sample is the most reliable way to confirm that your colors land where you want them. Check the aspect ratio of your artwork against the sizes you plan to offer as well, so you know in advance whether a piece needs a crop.

Brakebee offers metal prints in the most common sizes artists sell, from small pieces for shelves and gallery walls up to large statement sizes. Offering a small, a medium and a large version of each piece is a simple way to start, since it gives buyers an easy entry point, a popular middle option and a showpiece for a large wall.

As orders come in, add sizes to the pieces that sell well. Your sales data will show which sizes your audience prefers for each style of work.

Price metal prints with the same method you use for any print. Start with what each print costs you to produce and ship, add platform and payment fees, and then add the profit you want to earn on every sale, and treat that total as your floor. From there, compare your prices with artists whose style and audience are similar to yours, and make sure larger sizes and premium finishes are priced so each option earns its keep. Our step-by-step guide on <a href="/articles/sell-prints-online">how to sell prints of your art</a> walks through the full pricing method.

With print-on-demand, a metal print is made only after a customer orders it and ships straight to that customer. That means you can list every finish and size of every piece without buying stock, and a new piece can go on sale the same day you finish the file.

Brakebee orders usually turn around in hours to a day, and you are paid after products ship. Along with your Brakebee shop, you can connect marketplaces including Etsy, Shopify, TikTok Shop, Wayfair, Walmart, Amazon, eBay and Faire, with more coming soon, so your metal prints can reach buyers wherever they shop. If you want to offer limited edition runs of a metal piece, we explain how they work when you sign up.

See how print-on-demand works for artists

Print-on-demand fits most artists selling online. If you also sell at art fairs or to wholesale buyers and want stock on hand, our guide to <a href="/articles/print-lab-vs-print-on-demand">print lab vs print-on-demand</a> explains when a bulk order makes sense. For a look at other labs, see our guide to the <a href="/articles/best-pro-photo-labs">best pro photo labs for artists</a>, and to compare platforms, read about the <a href="/articles/best-print-on-demand-for-artists">best print-on-demand for artists</a>.

Building a collection around your metal prints

Metal works best as part of a wider range. Many buyers who love a piece on metal will look for the same image in another format, so it helps to offer your strongest work across several surfaces. Alongside aluminum, Brakebee prints giclée, gallery wrap canvas and gloss or matte photo prints, and archival inks are used for artist prints. You can also turn the same artwork into custom products such as notecards, coasters, calendars, keychains and printed decor, which give fans an easy way to buy into your work. See how all of these fit together on our <a href="/print-on-demand">print-on-demand for artists</a> page.

Metal's shine makes it beautiful in person and tricky to photograph. Shoot finished samples in soft, indirect light and at a slight angle to avoid reflections of yourself or the room. Room mockups help buyers picture the piece on their wall, and a close-up of the edge shows off the clean, modern finish.

In your listing, say plainly that the print is dye-sublimated onto aluminum, name the finish, and mention that it is scratch, water and UV resistant with hanging hardware included. Those details answer the questions buyers have about metal and give them confidence to order. Add alt text to every image that describes the artwork and the format.

If you would like a fully branded home for your art alongside your shop and marketplaces, Brakebee also builds <a href="/custom-sites">custom artist websites</a> that can showcase your metal prints with the rest of your work.

Metal is one of the most striking ways to share your work, and print-on-demand lets you offer it in every finish and size without risk. Pick a few pieces with strong color, choose the finishes that suit them, and get your first metal prints listed.

Sources. Brakebee metal prints: dye-sublimated; scratch, water and UV resistant; hanging hardware included; most common sizes offered. Brakebee, confirmed Oct 14, 2026. Brakebee aluminum finishes, giclée, archival inks for artist prints, custom products, gallery wrap canvas, photo prints, print-on-demand fulfillment, turnaround, payout after products ship, marketplace connectors and limited edition runs: Brakebee, confirmed Oct 13, 2026. No competitor or third-party claims are made in this article.

Glossy metal print of a teal and purple abstract painting standing beside the title Metal Prints for Artists

What metal prints are, gloss vs satin vs matte aluminum, metal vs canvas, and how artists sell metal wall art on demand without holding inventory.

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