Most people paint objects or places that evoke their emotion. Sadly, the things that they choose to portray do not always captivate the masses. For the people who enjoy painting as a hobby, the mass appeal of their work is not that important, but the professional painters cannot afford to not sell their pieces.
At our last garden painting, we finished, as always, with a group critique. This session led us to a discussion about creating art that sells. First, we only concluded the obvious: painters need to have a strong artistic foundation to create sought-after pieces. But after further discussion, we realized that for a painting to sell, the painter must exude professionalism.
Art is an over-saturated field, which makes it hard for a painter’s work to stand out. To buy a fine art piece with a high price tag, someone must either love the painting, or see it as an investment opportunity. To do this, an artist must present their pieces as cultural artifacts. Showing their work in this vein convinces buyers that their work is of value while simultaneously stirring up their emotions.
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American Oil Painter Daryl Urig is a member of The Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America and Cincinnati Art Club. He has taught at the University of Cincinnati for over 8 years and is president of Total Media Source Inc.
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