I wanted to talk a little about buying art. I don't mean choosing art. I mean being able to afford it.I think it's probably an online thing , where a person sees a painting for $300 and asks if they can have it for $50.I feel it's important to help people understand what actually goes into producing an original work of art and why they are priced that way.
Materials are probably the most expensive part of the process. Even if an artist were to work with mid grade materials most large canvases are already $40-$100. The TriArt paints that I use are $30-$80 for a 1L jar. I also use different mediums like modeling paste & acrylic gels which are about $50-$60 per gal. I've not even added brushes,pencils,pastels and so on.
Then there's my time. I paint very fast and even then I only finish a few paintings a week. Most larger pieces take several hours of painting and if time is money how much is that worth?
Lastly, Fine Art is a luxury item. I know many artists that would argue that point,but the truth is it's not a necessity of life. I remember when I bought my wife her engagement ring.I couldn't outright afford one so I saved a bit and even then I didn't go straight to Tiffany's . I think this also applies to art.If you plan on buying a work of art even if it's online, then save a little.There are a ton of great works for under $300 and you'll really help to support us independent artists.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
New Abstracts
This is a new set of small 16" x 16" abstract peices painted on heavy print paper.They are titled " Abstract 11 & 12". Check them out here in my store for under $50usd!!!
http://cgi.ebay.ca/16-ORIGINAL-MODERN-ABSTRACT-ART-PAINTING-Cen-Arte-/320568628091
http://cgi.ebay.ca/16-ORIGINAL-MODERN-ABSTRACT-ART-PAINTING-Cen-Arte-/220645577143
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sold Piece
Friday, July 23, 2010
New Piece
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Textured Landscape
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Completed commission
I've just finished a large 2 piece commission. Unfortunately I can't post the actual images because of the nature of the project.I can hopefully get back to filling my online store.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
New Sold Piece
Monday, July 12, 2010
Just Sold
Friday, July 9, 2010
White Abstract
Thursday, July 8, 2010
New Online Store
After a year and a half of selling my artwork exclusively on Ebay, I've finally opened my own online gallery. No more listing & high transaction fees. I think the hardest part of being exclusively on ebay were the constant policy changes.I had no control over my store. I haven't left ebay yet,but I'm hoping that most of my collectors go to my new site first to find new pieces. The best thing is that collectors can now truly buy "Direct from the Artist".
here's the link to my new store-http://jmcenteno.com/store/
here's the link to my new store-http://jmcenteno.com/store/
Monday, July 5, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
New Painting
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Abstract for Sale
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The piece I had in the Art Integration Project is now for sale in my store.It can sometimes be difficult to part with a piece that you've put so much effort into.The painting is mixed media and collage on canvas.It's Untitled and the size is 30" x 40" on 1.5" gallery canvas.You can see it here
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50620387/40in-original-contemporary-modern
The piece I had in the Art Integration Project is now for sale in my store.It can sometimes be difficult to part with a piece that you've put so much effort into.The painting is mixed media and collage on canvas.It's Untitled and the size is 30" x 40" on 1.5" gallery canvas.You can see it here
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50620387/40in-original-contemporary-modern
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