Transparent Pricing

I believe art is for everyone, and original artwork - whether it be a high quality print or original painting from a local artist - belongs in your home. But let’s face it, original works of art are still more pricey than stock art from a big box store. Not to mention added costs for shipping and framing. That’s why I am committed to transparent pricing to help you understand what you are paying for when you make a purchase from Bel Monte Art and Print Studio.

The cost of my original oil paintings is based on calculation of approximately $3/square inch. That price point pays for my time and materials, like canvas, oil paints, brushes, solvent, varnish, and more. my original paintings include a frame at cost, which I buy bulk and wholesale for around $30 for an 8 inch by 8 inch and increase exponentially as sizes increase (though prices can vary slightly depending on bulk discounts, lumber costs, and shipping variability). Finally, I include a flat $20 shipping fee for small and medium paintings (under 16 inches by 16 inches) and $50 for larger paintings, which is the cost for packaging and shipping to most regions of the continental United States. These costs are baked in to the listed price, so there are never surprises at checkout.

You should feel confident when buying from an independent artist, and I hope this policy of transparent pricing helps you feel at ease when collecting art from my studio.

Please contact me using the email listed below if you have any product or pricing questions and I will be happy to assist you.

1% for Western Landscapes

At Bel Monte Art and Print Studio, I donate 1% of all sales to land trust organizations in the Western United States, supporting efforts to protect vital landscapes and waterways. These organizations work to conserve wild and working lands, ensuring that forests, rivers, grasslands, and agricultural land and waters remain intact for future generations. By contributing a portion of each purchase, I aim to give back to the places that inspire my work—expansive valleys, rugged coastlines, and open rangelands that define the West.

This commitment is deeply rooted in my professional background in environmental conservation and my lifelong connection to the land. My paintings reflect the beauty and resilience of these spaces, and through this donation, I extend that appreciation beyond the canvas. Supporting land trusts means safeguarding not only scenic landscapes but also the ecosystems and communities that depend on them. Every painting sold helps protect the places that fuel my creativity, ensuring they remain for others to experience and enjoy.

About the Artist

Megan Belmonte is a landscape oil painter based in the Pacific Northwest. Her work reflects a deep-rooted affinity for the wild lands, rugged ocean vistas, and big skies of the West; which she paints with both playfulness and reverence.

Megan attended Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where she studied foundations of figure drawing, sculpture, and painting under the guidance of esteemed mentors. Borrowing from her home state of California’s 20th century impressionist movement, Megan employs a vibrant palette and loose brushwork to imbue her oil paintings with a sense of vitality and dynamism. Following a career in Western land conservation, she returned to oil painting full time at her studio in Oregon’s Willamette Valley in 2023, where she draws daily inspiration from the region’s breathtaking coastlines, rolling hills, and the Cascades.

Megan’s work is shown at New Zone Gallery in Eugene, Oregon.

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  • Bel Monte Studios
    Eugene, Oregon

  • New Zone Gallery
    110 E 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

  • If you have a question or need help with an order, please send me a message at meganbelmonteart@gmail.com