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Behind the canvas: why independent artists are choosing artistgallery

A free online gallery with 0% commission. Here's why independent painters are showing their work here — and what it means for collectors.

12 November 2026

artistgallery started with a simple idea: artists should be able to show and sell their work without giving away a share of every sale.

Free to join, free to sell

Artists create a profile, upload up to fifteen paintings with the story behind each one, and buyers contact them directly. There are no fees, no commission and no middlemen.

Every painting is reviewed

Each new upload is checked for safety and reviewed before it goes live, so the gallery stays calm, focused and full of genuine original work.

Just you, your paintings, and the people who love them.

Behind the Canvas videos

Spotlight supporters can share a short studio video and explain how a painting was made — giving collectors a real look at the process behind the work.

Are you an artist?

If you paint and want a calm, commission-free place to show your work, you can create a free profile in a minute.

Find a painting you'll love

Browse original paintings and contact independent artists directly — 0% commission.