Have you ever thought you might like to own some original artwork but didn’t think you could afford it. Well, the internet (and eBay) have significantly changed and flattened the art world. There are a whole slew of artists that leave out the gallery and represent themselves. They are called “self-representing” artists.
This is great for society because now we all have the opportunity to buy original art at very affordable prices. Galleries often double the price of a work. It’s great for the artist because now they have an opportunity to get their art into the hands of art lovers all over the world. It’s not the greatest for galleries. But they too will evolve… Or they won’t. As long as artists are making art and they have buyers for their art, I’m not particularly sad for galleries.
At any rate, I digress. My friend Joe has been a bit prolific recently. He currently has three paintings at eBay right now. He doesn’t put a reserve on any of his pieces. So go check them out. If you like them, you too could be the proud owner of an up and coming young artist at a really great price.
If you have ever thought about investing in art, but don’t know what to get, there is one simple rule: Buy what you like. Buying for speculation is risky and you’ll probably end up owning something that you don’t like and isn’t worth any more than what you paid.
Go here to check out Joe’s art:
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