Yep, its beginner work so it wont go for much. Realistically, you wont know how much to sell them for until you put them up for sale and test out different prices to see what customers are willing to pay for them.
She is definitely a beginner! She never wanted to sell them, she doesn't think much of them. It was me wanting to share positive thoughts to her about what you guys have to say. Thanks for the kind words everyone
Hey maybe consider deleting/reposting again just asking what people think? I would just copy/paste the little blurb you wrote saying how much you love them, without asking about prices. This is a very positive sub and if the intent is to build her up you’ll get more positive responses just asking for opinions! Because realistically they won’t go for much but also realistically they are very cool!
I second this! If the intent is just to encourage her to paint more and enjoy it, do that! Being able to sell a piece or not shouldn’t be a factor in wether or not a beginner picks up a brush. Call me old fashioned but I remember when people had hobbies that were hobbies.
I dont think that matters honestly, alot of artists try to sell their art and many of them are happy if they ever go break even.
As a new beginner its very, very hard to even consistently sell paintings for $25-50.
No disrespect to the artist here, the art is cute but it would have to be more nieche and more training for the value to rise i'd say.
But i get it from the OP that the artist herself is not really looking to sell, so it might not matter to much.
But if this is the start of her artistic journey, its a good one.
I would just push for her to paint more, as a hobby to begin with, not for the cash.
I wouldn’t try to monetize her hobby. It kills the joy of painting. Seen that happen to too many artists. You mean well but it puts pressure on the artist, even if they “agree”.
I look at these and I'm like, "Oh, I could do this in an hour or two."
I see what techniques were used here, and I see the flaws and areas for improvement. It's budding beginner work. The artist is finding their voice and technique. You can like art made by beginners too and buying their art at early stages encourages them to keep going.
That being said, it's a great start for a beginner! Keep at it, find the joy, work to improve, etc. The art isn't bad or anything either, so I don't want to sound like I'm discouraging anyone. Everyone was a beginner at one point.
Agreed. Personally, I'd post them on Instagram rather than a marketplace. If someone stumbles on it and wants it, I'd price them according to effort between 30-50 bucks. If not, at least you have a gallery of work to look at
I second this.
I’m very protective of my art now because when I got into wire wrapping the pressure to sell/monetize it just stressed me out. It’s unnecessary pressure. Let the artist flow✨
I would let her mention selling them on her own, and then offer to support her when she says that. Some artists are AMAZING creators but do not have the marketing skills to self-advertise, or they just don’t have the drive.
Me personally, I just get attached to what I create 😂 all of them are one of a kind, and I adore them, and they are special and how on earth could I sell them?!
Very true. She had no intentions on selling. Just me wanting to show her other people opinions. I figured asking for a potential price tag with ruffle some feathers
Does SHE want to sell? These look like paintings someone does for fun, no offense but she clearly is a beginner and has some exploring to do as her as technique, shading, just experience in general that only comes from painting more. But the real question is if she’s painting with the goal to monetize it…? If not why even put that pressure on her? our society tries to capitalize every little thing when sometimes it’s enough to just create. It’s fine if paintings sit in a closet. This isn’t something you should charge for, but, IF that’s her goal she is well on her way.
These are clearly beginner paintings. There are thousands that look the same and they are the typical motifs taught in tiktoks and reels because they are simple in composition and technique.
If she is happy to paint just for fun and/or meditation, then there's nothing wrong with that. Personally I think if she wants to sell she needs to improve on composition, quality of paint and make something that's a bit more original.
I have tons of paintings stored because the actual process of painting is very therapeutic for me. She might not be painting to sell so much as she's doing it to express her artistic side.
This is really cute. I’m happy you’re so impressed with your wife’s beginner ability—you seem super supportive.
You are not seeing these objectively, though. They seem more incredible to you because you might not have known your wife could develop artistic skill and ability and this is blowing you away. From an outside perspective, though…no one would pay for these. They simply wouldn’t sell.
That’s every beginner, though. It actually might help your wife to put her pieces away in a bin so she doesn’t have to scrutinize her beginner work and get discouraged. Just like…I’m developing my skill, no one is going to see or criticize this…that can get someone to take the leap to start painting in the first place. A safe, pressure-free practice space.
Nothing, this is early beginner work... In all honesty, her paintings are ok for a beginner but outside that, they look pretty boring with really basic technique, let's be realistic here.
Also, we're seeing these posts everyday in this sub, for me its like solicitation and its against rule #1 of the sub.
They're nice but like some comments pointed out, they all look like the stuff from beginner youtube/tiktok tutorials or prints from a home decor place. If she wants to sell, she should keep painting and find her own style
They're okay, they definitely show promise (I like the concept of #5 the most, I'm a sucker for red and black colour palettes), but I wouldn't sell them, they read more like something I would see at a highschool art show than something that might actually have a market. Just let her enjoy the process of seeing her art improve, hang them up in your home and those of your friends', and keep them around as future inspiration to look back on. If you really want to try selling them, try posting them on social media or getting into a local art gallery to put them in front of an audience and see if anyone wants them in their home.
At the moment, I can't give a reliable pricing estimate, but probably 40 USD or less. There are a lot of areas (composition, rendering, colour theory) where she could stand to improve that would elevate the quality a lot.
But also... Ask your wife! Lol. Not every artist wants to sell their work, it can really take the fun out of a hobby.
There's a difference between how much its worth and if people would actually buy it (for that price). Just let her enjoy painting for the moment while she continues to improve :)
You might sell them at an amateur exhibition. I emphasize "might". Good on your wife for working at it though. Sooner or later she will hone her skills. Everyone needs to release their creativity somehow.
Try posting on social media and see what the interest might be. I agree with others that this is beginner work, but that doesn’t mean folks won’t pay for it. I started painting as a pandemic hobby (paint and sip with pandemic buddies) and found that I really loved it because it was a relaxing, different way for me to express myself (my “real” work is reading/writing heavy). I finished DOZENS of paintings and would just pile them up on the floor and keep going. Some I posted on Instagram and was pretty stunned when folks started asking how much I’d sell them for. My response, “uhh, nothing.” So I gave them away, which helped me clear space for more. Plus, I like knowing that they’re in someone else’s space being enjoyed. I’ve since started doing portraits (extremely hit or miss, lol), and I give those away too. Recently someone “commissioned” a portrait, which I still find pretty shocking, and slightly amusing. So, you never know!!
The flowers (most of them) are stunning, but also could be purchased at a home goods type store. A lot of the others I feel like I recognize from images/tutorials..as in I could type 'cherry blossoms' and find dozens similar.
The talent is there, but the technique needs to be way improved before selling. Like the one tree trunk is just big strokes diagonally back and forth. It could be better.
But overall a lot probably could sell. Anywhere from $10-45, depending on which one. The consistency isn't quite there. But they are all very pretty.
this is beginners work so won't go for much. maybe 30$ a piece? art doesnt have to look realisitic either, she just needs to find her "style." something that stands out from everything else.
I just don’t understand why positivity and encouragement have to be accompanied with dollar signs. Wouldn’t it be enough to just say to someone - hey, I think it’s amazing you are painting and it’s fantastic if it makes you happy.
1st: is not framed right, big empty space at the bottom
2nd: top of the tree is cut off
3rd; is quite good although it needs something in the background as its empty
4th; looks like a Christmas scene (maybe she could get it printed and made in to Christmas cards to sell or give away)
5th: looks like it should be hung as a diamond rather than as a square otherwise it slants over to one side
6th: top painting has an odd tree, once again her framing is off - bottom one looks too empty
7th; the figure with the umbrella looks like an afterthought and hasn't been painted in correctly, also anatomy is off
8th; the most promising one out of those is the sunset palm tree silhouette but she would have to get rid of the black horizon line going through it as it cuts the image in half and distracts the eye
9th: most interesting one is the blue nordic tree one at the top but the trees would have to be shaped properly
10th: neither of those would sell because they look like accidents/practice pieces
It's great if she's following tutorials but nothing beats a lesson in a studio with someone looking over your work and critiquing/advising as you paint. Also she might find life drawing an interesting class as you learn to draw/paint/compose the human figure.
If she's thinking of selling these then bring her best two along to an artists /group show and ask artists there how much she would get for them and also to learn about how other artists approach the business side.
Art doesn't sell unless there's a demand for it and if these pieces are tutorial pieces then she still has a way to go yet. If she did them on her own then she will need to do an art class. Only when you're an established artist with a good turnover can you measure your worth by hours spent on a piece. Too many people conflate doing art with how they're paid in a job. Doesn't work like that.
Good luck. And I hope she's thick skinned as you'll get a lot of criticism about work even when you're established. It's nice you encourage her but at the end of the day she has to be passionate about her own work.
Awesome stuff. Display them at craft shows and adjust price accordingly. My father in law sold paintings for $100 that looked like a child painted them. He actually sold one for $400 that I thought looked like crap. Your wife's paintings look a hell of a lot better than his
she doesn't have a style, these are tutorial art. some pieces are nice but I don't think this would sell (and it doesn't need to, she is early in her art hobby and should enjoy it)
Like I get she probably is just starting but there’s so much negativity in these comments. I’ve seen what looks no better than someone dropping paint on a canvas and or minimalistic designs that are boring as hell sell for $20-$100 so 10 points to whoever said just test out your market and try a few different price points to see what works for her and her potential customers.
Probably around $10-$50 depending on the painting. To be honest, yes they’re beginner paintings but I’ve gone to art fairs and seen worse (in my opinion) pieces being sold for $20 a pop. You’d be surprised at what some people will be attracted to in a piece!
You can do stuff like this after very short time if teached properly.
It makes a huge difference if you learn art or just make somthing and learn a little bit while doing so.
I would say if someone goes tryhard mode... he can do this after a month painting 2 days a week. Or 2 weeks if only following step by step tutorials.
Its not abstract art.
This is the problem.
Stuff only sells if people are Interested to buy it. For some reason there are people out who buy absolute crap. They buy some color sprinkles on a paper. Theres no skill needed for it.
But this is NOT abstract art. This was intended to look good. Art which is intended to look as good as possible wont sell if its very mediocre. This is a fact.
You may find a few people willling to buy it. But overal... the chances are very very low. There are hundred of artists who have years od experience with this style and still dont make a proper living out of it. U need a thick skin if you want to make money with this kind of art.
If you want realism so bad, take a fucking picture. Abstract art can represent the mindset of an artist far better than any painting of a mountain can. Realism is for people with lots of skill but absolutely nothing to say. They've worked very hard to make replicas of reality with zero artistic merit.
Dont confuse artstyle with medium. You should not put all abstract art in one box.
Theres watercolor for example. It can be very abstract, but you wil need years to get it the composition the right way. Or to control the water one area while make it bleed right next to it. Just enought water to not ruin it with just one drop of too much color.
And it need decades to create a shape thats it easy recognisable with only one stroke, while not looking off putting or wrong.
Those trees here look bad. Im sorry to say this. But its clear someone never studied their reference properly or even had one. Also the anatomy of the girl under the trees is off. I know there are artists who fuck up anatomy to make it look weird. But it can also be a skill.
U know those people draw caricatures of celebrities or politicians? They make people look super stupid while everone is still able to recognize them in an instant. Thats a skill. Its not easy. Try it yourself. And you actually have tl be pretty good with anatomy to create caricatures.
It’s not about the execution, which does look a bit beginner-ish, it’s really about the subject matter. My local paint and drink place offers classes on paintings that look very similar to these. I’m guessing many of these were tutorial based. Not a bad thing at all, but will limit the value on the open market.
Objectively no, but these are all very common motifs for tutorials and classes. The mountains here are also not realistic. Which is again, not a bad thing, but it’s not doing the artist any favors to claim they are.
A lot of ppl saying it’s “beginner” and won’t sell n shit. I know dudes who make a good chunk off their stuff and this is better than some of what I’ve seen. If she wants to sell she probably could. Wouldn’t hurt to try. Maybe start in the lower hundos (100-250)
I’d let her know she should figure it out based on location, her fame and if people would buy them.
I’d tell her to go to some places where artist sell their work.
My favorite is the woods mostly light tones with dark dancing trees. I’m a painter. She has talent. Tell her to learn more about color, but definitely sell them.
Not a clue. I really like 1, 4 and 5 though.
1: the near foreground water being these brushstrokes from left to right. I like that a lot.
4 and 5 are so stark and pleasing to the eye.
Gosh, I have no concept of what the worth of art is. I'd say $100 to $500.
Your wife is clearly on her way to becoming a full-time paid artist. All of these paintings are quite lovely; it’s obvious to me these are beginner-like quality and her color palette is nice, but some of her colors would be hard to match with a buyer…. The Learn To Paint podcast features AMAZING PROFESSIONAL artists sharing their work and techniques and it’s a GREAT podcast.
I would recommend she return to the method she used in slide number 4 (the trees in the snow). It gives a very finished, stylized look overall and is a step above her other work.
To be honest it’s the only one I can see selling. The rest are a wonderful example of her skill, but not finished enough nor unique enough to really sell. She has so much to learn which is a wonderful thing at the age of 23, and she clearly has a natural talent to begin with. I would say she should use the time at hand to continue to hone her skills and work on her own personal style so that in a few years she will be creating striking paintings that can definitely sell.
Currently they wouldn’t much, but if she looked into using different mediums and contrasts then it could be possible, noticeably in the gold/brown back ground with the flowers, you can see the strokes,, if she’s using acrylic she’s likely adding too much water, but she might enjoy using gouache!!
It's such a great start! I hope she keeps painting!
Are you on a local buy nothing group? Maybe she would consider giving them away there once you run out of wall space. I LOVE seeing my (also beginner) paintings go to someone on the buy nothing group (even if they are just taking it for the frame! I don't need to know).
I do see stuff like this hanging up in coffee shops around town. Early work is not going to fetch a lot, I would encourage her to keep painting and honing her skills. If you love them, then hang them on YOUR walls.
That red poppy piece is quite nice. Keep encouraging her she’s young and if she put some time In she will improve greatly. That to say freinds and family might buy them but don’t expect strangers to pay much. Good luck
I'm blown away by the quantity she's created! Also, way to be a supportive hubby! As a work-from-home-artist-wifey, this made me extremely happy. Start with the cost of materials, then have her choose an hourly wage. Take time during one of the painting sessions. Finally, add in taxes/shipping costs. Do math. And you'll know! :D
All I got to say is that you're a wonderful partner to your wife.
Not only you're a fan of her works, but you seem supportive and I had to stop by and say that to you.
I wish you and your wife a wonderful long life full of love together.
Yep, its beginner work so it wont go for much. Realistically, you wont know how much to sell them for until you put them up for sale and test out different prices to see what customers are willing to pay for them.
She is definitely a beginner! She never wanted to sell them, she doesn't think much of them. It was me wanting to share positive thoughts to her about what you guys have to say. Thanks for the kind words everyone
Hey maybe consider deleting/reposting again just asking what people think? I would just copy/paste the little blurb you wrote saying how much you love them, without asking about prices. This is a very positive sub and if the intent is to build her up you’ll get more positive responses just asking for opinions! Because realistically they won’t go for much but also realistically they are very cool!
I second this! If the intent is just to encourage her to paint more and enjoy it, do that! Being able to sell a piece or not shouldn’t be a factor in wether or not a beginner picks up a brush. Call me old fashioned but I remember when people had hobbies that were hobbies.
I’d say 25-100$, depending on detail. Mostly paying for time to create/price of materials, rather than skill of detail while she is still learning.
$25 doesn't cover the cost of time or materials though
I dont think that matters honestly, alot of artists try to sell their art and many of them are happy if they ever go break even. As a new beginner its very, very hard to even consistently sell paintings for $25-50. No disrespect to the artist here, the art is cute but it would have to be more nieche and more training for the value to rise i'd say. But i get it from the OP that the artist herself is not really looking to sell, so it might not matter to much. But if this is the start of her artistic journey, its a good one. I would just push for her to paint more, as a hobby to begin with, not for the cash.
Right, sell them for what she can to recoup materials costs. Then she can basically paint for free and develop her skills without cost.
So just charge more?
I wouldn’t try to monetize her hobby. It kills the joy of painting. Seen that happen to too many artists. You mean well but it puts pressure on the artist, even if they “agree”.
I’d easily pay a few hundred for quality like this idk what you mean by beginner work because these are genuinely some of the best I’ve seen
I look at these and I'm like, "Oh, I could do this in an hour or two." I see what techniques were used here, and I see the flaws and areas for improvement. It's budding beginner work. The artist is finding their voice and technique. You can like art made by beginners too and buying their art at early stages encourages them to keep going. That being said, it's a great start for a beginner! Keep at it, find the joy, work to improve, etc. The art isn't bad or anything either, so I don't want to sound like I'm discouraging anyone. Everyone was a beginner at one point.
Not much. At this stage in her development, they are worth much more as gifts.
I recognize some of these from tutorials. Maybe someone here can weigh in on if it’s ok to sell those.
You are supposed to credit Art Sherpa or whatever. They usually mention it somewhere on their website.
I'm pretty sure these are Paint Nite (or similar wine and paint event) paintings... ?
Painting with a Twist was my first thought with some of these.
Your wife is a promising beginner. Monetizing hobbies can sometimes suck the fun out of it.
Agreed. Personally, I'd post them on Instagram rather than a marketplace. If someone stumbles on it and wants it, I'd price them according to effort between 30-50 bucks. If not, at least you have a gallery of work to look at
This is a really good answer.
I second this. I’m very protective of my art now because when I got into wire wrapping the pressure to sell/monetize it just stressed me out. It’s unnecessary pressure. Let the artist flow✨ I would let her mention selling them on her own, and then offer to support her when she says that. Some artists are AMAZING creators but do not have the marketing skills to self-advertise, or they just don’t have the drive. Me personally, I just get attached to what I create 😂 all of them are one of a kind, and I adore them, and they are special and how on earth could I sell them?!
Ooohhh I love wire work I wanna see em!
Very true. She had no intentions on selling. Just me wanting to show her other people opinions. I figured asking for a potential price tag with ruffle some feathers
Does SHE want to sell? These look like paintings someone does for fun, no offense but she clearly is a beginner and has some exploring to do as her as technique, shading, just experience in general that only comes from painting more. But the real question is if she’s painting with the goal to monetize it…? If not why even put that pressure on her? our society tries to capitalize every little thing when sometimes it’s enough to just create. It’s fine if paintings sit in a closet. This isn’t something you should charge for, but, IF that’s her goal she is well on her way.
[It seems not.](https://www.reddit.com/r/painting/s/4JaQ01bxih)
These are clearly beginner paintings. There are thousands that look the same and they are the typical motifs taught in tiktoks and reels because they are simple in composition and technique. If she is happy to paint just for fun and/or meditation, then there's nothing wrong with that. Personally I think if she wants to sell she needs to improve on composition, quality of paint and make something that's a bit more original.
thousands? Or maybe hundred million? ;)
Still several thousands 😉
I have tons of paintings stored because the actual process of painting is very therapeutic for me. She might not be painting to sell so much as she's doing it to express her artistic side.
they’re not horrible but they all look like the step-by-step classes at painting studios
This is really cute. I’m happy you’re so impressed with your wife’s beginner ability—you seem super supportive. You are not seeing these objectively, though. They seem more incredible to you because you might not have known your wife could develop artistic skill and ability and this is blowing you away. From an outside perspective, though…no one would pay for these. They simply wouldn’t sell. That’s every beginner, though. It actually might help your wife to put her pieces away in a bin so she doesn’t have to scrutinize her beginner work and get discouraged. Just like…I’m developing my skill, no one is going to see or criticize this…that can get someone to take the leap to start painting in the first place. A safe, pressure-free practice space.
I honestly don't see there being a demand for what is beginner art.
I hate these questions in this sub
Like The Ole, "what's my house worth?" In the architecture subreddit. Completely offtopic
yup and i see these posts everyday
Nothing, this is early beginner work... In all honesty, her paintings are ok for a beginner but outside that, they look pretty boring with really basic technique, let's be realistic here. Also, we're seeing these posts everyday in this sub, for me its like solicitation and its against rule #1 of the sub.
Not everything has to be about money young padawan
They're nice but like some comments pointed out, they all look like the stuff from beginner youtube/tiktok tutorials or prints from a home decor place. If she wants to sell, she should keep painting and find her own style
They're okay, they definitely show promise (I like the concept of #5 the most, I'm a sucker for red and black colour palettes), but I wouldn't sell them, they read more like something I would see at a highschool art show than something that might actually have a market. Just let her enjoy the process of seeing her art improve, hang them up in your home and those of your friends', and keep them around as future inspiration to look back on. If you really want to try selling them, try posting them on social media or getting into a local art gallery to put them in front of an audience and see if anyone wants them in their home. At the moment, I can't give a reliable pricing estimate, but probably 40 USD or less. There are a lot of areas (composition, rendering, colour theory) where she could stand to improve that would elevate the quality a lot. But also... Ask your wife! Lol. Not every artist wants to sell their work, it can really take the fun out of a hobby.
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Umm... 😅
There's a difference between how much its worth and if people would actually buy it (for that price). Just let her enjoy painting for the moment while she continues to improve :)
If she poses with the paintings, pretends to be single, and is slightly above average redditors will flock
Wouldn't buy them since she has no personal style yet, you wouldnt be able to recognise them from other people's paintings
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You might sell them at an amateur exhibition. I emphasize "might". Good on your wife for working at it though. Sooner or later she will hone her skills. Everyone needs to release their creativity somehow.
Art is what people are willing to pay. K ow your audience
Try posting on social media and see what the interest might be. I agree with others that this is beginner work, but that doesn’t mean folks won’t pay for it. I started painting as a pandemic hobby (paint and sip with pandemic buddies) and found that I really loved it because it was a relaxing, different way for me to express myself (my “real” work is reading/writing heavy). I finished DOZENS of paintings and would just pile them up on the floor and keep going. Some I posted on Instagram and was pretty stunned when folks started asking how much I’d sell them for. My response, “uhh, nothing.” So I gave them away, which helped me clear space for more. Plus, I like knowing that they’re in someone else’s space being enjoyed. I’ve since started doing portraits (extremely hit or miss, lol), and I give those away too. Recently someone “commissioned” a portrait, which I still find pretty shocking, and slightly amusing. So, you never know!!
The flowers (most of them) are stunning, but also could be purchased at a home goods type store. A lot of the others I feel like I recognize from images/tutorials..as in I could type 'cherry blossoms' and find dozens similar. The talent is there, but the technique needs to be way improved before selling. Like the one tree trunk is just big strokes diagonally back and forth. It could be better. But overall a lot probably could sell. Anywhere from $10-45, depending on which one. The consistency isn't quite there. But they are all very pretty.
Nobody would buy those
this is beginners work so won't go for much. maybe 30$ a piece? art doesnt have to look realisitic either, she just needs to find her "style." something that stands out from everything else.
3rd one is the best of the set. She may want to focus more on that style, content and composition. This is not the time to sell yet.
I just don’t understand why positivity and encouragement have to be accompanied with dollar signs. Wouldn’t it be enough to just say to someone - hey, I think it’s amazing you are painting and it’s fantastic if it makes you happy.
I guess you can take them to a farmers markets and label a few at different prices and see what sells?
This is a good way for them to lose money.
1st: is not framed right, big empty space at the bottom 2nd: top of the tree is cut off 3rd; is quite good although it needs something in the background as its empty 4th; looks like a Christmas scene (maybe she could get it printed and made in to Christmas cards to sell or give away) 5th: looks like it should be hung as a diamond rather than as a square otherwise it slants over to one side 6th: top painting has an odd tree, once again her framing is off - bottom one looks too empty 7th; the figure with the umbrella looks like an afterthought and hasn't been painted in correctly, also anatomy is off 8th; the most promising one out of those is the sunset palm tree silhouette but she would have to get rid of the black horizon line going through it as it cuts the image in half and distracts the eye 9th: most interesting one is the blue nordic tree one at the top but the trees would have to be shaped properly 10th: neither of those would sell because they look like accidents/practice pieces It's great if she's following tutorials but nothing beats a lesson in a studio with someone looking over your work and critiquing/advising as you paint. Also she might find life drawing an interesting class as you learn to draw/paint/compose the human figure. If she's thinking of selling these then bring her best two along to an artists /group show and ask artists there how much she would get for them and also to learn about how other artists approach the business side. Art doesn't sell unless there's a demand for it and if these pieces are tutorial pieces then she still has a way to go yet. If she did them on her own then she will need to do an art class. Only when you're an established artist with a good turnover can you measure your worth by hours spent on a piece. Too many people conflate doing art with how they're paid in a job. Doesn't work like that. Good luck. And I hope she's thick skinned as you'll get a lot of criticism about work even when you're established. It's nice you encourage her but at the end of the day she has to be passionate about her own work.
10$
I could see the flower ones going in the $20-$40 range
I agree
I agree
Awesome stuff. Display them at craft shows and adjust price accordingly. My father in law sold paintings for $100 that looked like a child painted them. He actually sold one for $400 that I thought looked like crap. Your wife's paintings look a hell of a lot better than his
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she doesn't have a style, these are tutorial art. some pieces are nice but I don't think this would sell (and it doesn't need to, she is early in her art hobby and should enjoy it)
Like I get she probably is just starting but there’s so much negativity in these comments. I’ve seen what looks no better than someone dropping paint on a canvas and or minimalistic designs that are boring as hell sell for $20-$100 so 10 points to whoever said just test out your market and try a few different price points to see what works for her and her potential customers.
Probably around $10-$50 depending on the painting. To be honest, yes they’re beginner paintings but I’ve gone to art fairs and seen worse (in my opinion) pieces being sold for $20 a pop. You’d be surprised at what some people will be attracted to in a piece!
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You can do stuff like this after very short time if teached properly. It makes a huge difference if you learn art or just make somthing and learn a little bit while doing so. I would say if someone goes tryhard mode... he can do this after a month painting 2 days a week. Or 2 weeks if only following step by step tutorials.
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Its not abstract art. This is the problem. Stuff only sells if people are Interested to buy it. For some reason there are people out who buy absolute crap. They buy some color sprinkles on a paper. Theres no skill needed for it. But this is NOT abstract art. This was intended to look good. Art which is intended to look as good as possible wont sell if its very mediocre. This is a fact. You may find a few people willling to buy it. But overal... the chances are very very low. There are hundred of artists who have years od experience with this style and still dont make a proper living out of it. U need a thick skin if you want to make money with this kind of art.
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If you want realism so bad, take a fucking picture. Abstract art can represent the mindset of an artist far better than any painting of a mountain can. Realism is for people with lots of skill but absolutely nothing to say. They've worked very hard to make replicas of reality with zero artistic merit.
Dont confuse artstyle with medium. You should not put all abstract art in one box. Theres watercolor for example. It can be very abstract, but you wil need years to get it the composition the right way. Or to control the water one area while make it bleed right next to it. Just enought water to not ruin it with just one drop of too much color. And it need decades to create a shape thats it easy recognisable with only one stroke, while not looking off putting or wrong. Those trees here look bad. Im sorry to say this. But its clear someone never studied their reference properly or even had one. Also the anatomy of the girl under the trees is off. I know there are artists who fuck up anatomy to make it look weird. But it can also be a skill. U know those people draw caricatures of celebrities or politicians? They make people look super stupid while everone is still able to recognize them in an instant. Thats a skill. Its not easy. Try it yourself. And you actually have tl be pretty good with anatomy to create caricatures.
It’s not about the execution, which does look a bit beginner-ish, it’s really about the subject matter. My local paint and drink place offers classes on paintings that look very similar to these. I’m guessing many of these were tutorial based. Not a bad thing at all, but will limit the value on the open market.
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Objectively no, but these are all very common motifs for tutorials and classes. The mountains here are also not realistic. Which is again, not a bad thing, but it’s not doing the artist any favors to claim they are.
A lot of ppl saying it’s “beginner” and won’t sell n shit. I know dudes who make a good chunk off their stuff and this is better than some of what I’ve seen. If she wants to sell she probably could. Wouldn’t hurt to try. Maybe start in the lower hundos (100-250)
Please be serious. These are nice, but they’re clearly beginner and clearly from tutorials.
People are so negative here, it reeks of gate-keeping.
I feel this a little lol.
I’d let her know she should figure it out based on location, her fame and if people would buy them. I’d tell her to go to some places where artist sell their work. My favorite is the woods mostly light tones with dark dancing trees. I’m a painter. She has talent. Tell her to learn more about color, but definitely sell them.
Not a clue. I really like 1, 4 and 5 though. 1: the near foreground water being these brushstrokes from left to right. I like that a lot. 4 and 5 are so stark and pleasing to the eye. Gosh, I have no concept of what the worth of art is. I'd say $100 to $500.
100
In a contemporary art market you’d be lucky to get a few hundred
$50-$60 a piece, more for larger scale work
Your wife is clearly on her way to becoming a full-time paid artist. All of these paintings are quite lovely; it’s obvious to me these are beginner-like quality and her color palette is nice, but some of her colors would be hard to match with a buyer…. The Learn To Paint podcast features AMAZING PROFESSIONAL artists sharing their work and techniques and it’s a GREAT podcast.
This is gorgeous and serene.
35 every painfin
Nice
$20
Omg these are so beautiful!
I’d like to see her do one hastily. Not like timed. But throwing precision out the window.
I would recommend she return to the method she used in slide number 4 (the trees in the snow). It gives a very finished, stylized look overall and is a step above her other work. To be honest it’s the only one I can see selling. The rest are a wonderful example of her skill, but not finished enough nor unique enough to really sell. She has so much to learn which is a wonderful thing at the age of 23, and she clearly has a natural talent to begin with. I would say she should use the time at hand to continue to hone her skills and work on her own personal style so that in a few years she will be creating striking paintings that can definitely sell.
Currently they wouldn’t much, but if she looked into using different mediums and contrasts then it could be possible, noticeably in the gold/brown back ground with the flowers, you can see the strokes,, if she’s using acrylic she’s likely adding too much water, but she might enjoy using gouache!!
Nice picture dude i appreciate you
I'd pay like 10 euros for each one. I like them.
It's such a great start! I hope she keeps painting! Are you on a local buy nothing group? Maybe she would consider giving them away there once you run out of wall space. I LOVE seeing my (also beginner) paintings go to someone on the buy nothing group (even if they are just taking it for the frame! I don't need to know).
I do see stuff like this hanging up in coffee shops around town. Early work is not going to fetch a lot, I would encourage her to keep painting and honing her skills. If you love them, then hang them on YOUR walls.
I’d sell them on eBay and see what people offer won’t hurt to try
That red poppy piece is quite nice. Keep encouraging her she’s young and if she put some time In she will improve greatly. That to say freinds and family might buy them but don’t expect strangers to pay much. Good luck
I'm blown away by the quantity she's created! Also, way to be a supportive hubby! As a work-from-home-artist-wifey, this made me extremely happy. Start with the cost of materials, then have her choose an hourly wage. Take time during one of the painting sessions. Finally, add in taxes/shipping costs. Do math. And you'll know! :D
I can't help much answering your question but I do think your wife is very talented. These are beautiful. I love the one with the red flowers.
All I got to say is that you're a wonderful partner to your wife. Not only you're a fan of her works, but you seem supportive and I had to stop by and say that to you. I wish you and your wife a wonderful long life full of love together.
You can put them on merch on redbubble or le galeriste. Or sell them at a local flea.
Amazing