In the art world, there has been a serious debate going on for decades (if not longer) about whether an artist should date their paintings or not. Some artists see omitting the date as unprofessional and dishonest, while others feel that dating a painting can prevent the artwork from being sold. Both sides seem to…
Flowers are probably the most cliché subject for paintings that there is. It makes one wonder why an artist would even bother depicting such a seemingly tired subject. Flowers are beautiful, of course, but how many different flower paintings does the world need? Are artists able to sell their flower paintings? Flower paintings sell very…
Should I sell my original paintings? As an artist, this can be a tough question to answer. While artists often have an emotional attachment to their paintings, deciding whether to sell the original instead of a print should really be a business decision that matches the artists long-term goals. A painter wanting to compete in…
You’ve no doubt seen paintings others have done of well-known people (actors, musicians, and other public figures), and are inspired to paint one yourself. No problem with that, but from a legal standpoint you may be wondering, can you sell a painting of a celebrity? You can sell a fine art painting of a celebrity…