For Artists
Your art deserves to be commissioned.
gestuo is a curated marketplace where vetted artists meet collectors who value their work. Keep 90% of every commission. Spend your time making art, not chasing clients.
Free to apply · We review within 5 business days
Why gestuo
Built for artists who want to be artists.
Curated Platform
Join a select group of artists. No noise, no race to the bottom. Quality over quantity — we accept fewer than 1 in 10 applicants.
90% of Your Price
Keep 90% of every commission. Our 10% covers payments, messaging, dispute resolution, and the platform that brings collectors to your door.
Structured Briefs
Receive detailed briefs from collectors who value your unique style. No back-and-forth, no misalignment — just clear projects to make.
How It Works
From application to first commission in under two weeks.
Apply
Submit your portfolio and tell us about your work. We review every application personally and respond within 5 business days.
Set up your profile
Once approved, complete your artist profile with your bio, styles, pricing tiers, and connect your Stripe account for payouts.
Receive commissions
Collectors send you detailed briefs. Accept what inspires you, create your vision, and get paid 90% of the base price.
Earnings
What you keep, what we take.
We believe in radical transparency. Here is the full breakdown of a £1,000 original commission on gestuo.
| Base Price | £1,000.00 |
| Platform fee (10%) | −£100.00 |
| Stripe processing (~1.5% + 20p) | −£15.20 |
| Your payout | £884.80 |
UK VAT (20%) is collected from the customer separately and is not part of the artist payout base. Shipping is handled by gestuo for TIER 2 and TIER 3.
For Artists
Ready to join the curated marketplace?
We're looking for talented artists across all mediums and styles. Apply today — it's free, and we review every application.
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