Numerous artists sell their Lake oil Paintings and other works of art. The majority of the time, you can buy a genuine, hand-painted, original piece directly from the artist; these are frequently really affordable (straight from the artist, no gallery markup), and are frequently excellent, lovely works. The majority of artists who sell their work online are real artists who enjoy painting and truly make a living doing so. As with any trade, some individuals are only in it for the money, leaving you with subpar, bad-quality work that you wouldn’t want to hang on your walls.
Observe the following warning signs.
Size
Before purchasing an artwork, always verify its size.
Get a ruler and measure the size of the painting if you are unsure of its dimensions. Making paper templates and ensuring the Canvas Art fit the wall where you intend to hang them is worthwhile. When an artist shows how their painting can appear by using a mock-up image of a couch or space, it’s very crucial to check the scale. These frequently do not reflect the actual proportions (which are typically given in the auction), so you should be certain of the actual size before placing your bid.
Everything that seems too good to be true probably is.
Be wary of those claiming to be painters who post their works on the internet for a few pounds but sell their paintings for hundreds in galleries. If they were selling their paintings for hundreds in galleries, would they truly do this regularly?
Verify that a painting is entirely hand painted.
Make sure the painting has been entirely hand painted if you’re seeking an original. Images are frequently printed on canvases, and then ‘artists’ add a few brushstrokes. It can thus be argued that the painting was “hand-painted,” however it might not be exactly what you had in mind.
Whether stretched or not
Make sure you are aware of whether a canvas painting is stretched or not before you purchase it. The majority of artists ship their works already framed and painted on stretched canvas. Before placing your bid, be sure you are aware of what you are purchasing. A canvas that hasn’t been stretched may be simpler and less expensive for the artist to mail, but after you get it, you’ll need to get it stretched. The expense of stretching a painting can be very high; it often exceeds the cost of transporting a stretched canvas as opposed to one that is not. It would be wise to get price quotes for extending services from a few local picture framers before purchasing an unstretched artwork.
By doing so, you will be able to estimate how much you will need to spend in addition to the price of the painting and shipment.
Commissions
Make sure you are aware of the size, colours, and design of the commission before purchasing it from an artist. If the artist does not indicate that this is feasible in the ad, it is typically better to ask the artist before you buy. Ask if they will send you a photo to review before mailing your painting and if you want something in a different colour.
