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admo415
05-23-2005, 07:51 PM
As in, if I want to buy a painting, lets say a max of like 5k, what I should get. Or is there any new artist that is kinda famous but not that famous that I could look at. I know random, but hey maybe someone knows something...

ElSapo
05-23-2005, 07:58 PM
Art makes a lousy investment. Buy things you like.

That said, buy my prints...

www.teamwetdog.com (http://www.teamwetdog.com)

Alobar
05-23-2005, 08:00 PM
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As in, if I want to buy a painting, lets say a max of like 5k, what I should get. Or is there any new artist that is kinda famous but not that famous that I could look at. I know random, but hey maybe someone knows something...

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you know nothing about art, but want to drop 5K on a painting? a bit pretentious much?

shant
05-23-2005, 08:01 PM
What kind of art do you like? I know which artists I enjoy, but I'm not sure if it would match your taste. I'd have to say that if I was going to spend a good amount of money on a painting, I would get a Warhol or a Keith Haring piece.

There are also lots of new artists that will have artwork for a lot cheaper than this, but they have great [censored].

gorie
05-23-2005, 08:02 PM
just buy something you like.

<--- buy my 9x12 cherry painting for 5k np.

admo415
05-23-2005, 08:08 PM
So, I just threw out a number (obviously I would like to get more for less), not trying to be pretentious. I like impressionist art alot. I also like work by Kandinsky and work by Rothko, to try and give you an example of stuff that I like.

gorie
05-23-2005, 08:10 PM
ebay and artbyus.com are pretty good places to look for art, you could probably find something you really like, for really cheap.

mason55
05-23-2005, 08:10 PM
If you want something contemporary then spend less than 5k and like everyone said, buy something you like (assuming you're talking painting here).

If you're trying to invest in older art 5k isn't much to work with for anything that you can be realtively sure will appreciate in value.

So, do what everyone in the thread said, and buy something you like. My gf is just getting started as a dealer, just picked up her first client a few weeks ago. Can definitely hook you up with awesome stuff for cheap, just trying to get her and her client's names out there. PM me if you want more info.

TStoneMBD
05-23-2005, 08:17 PM
buy your art on ebay if you dont know what you are doing. ebay is a wholesale market, which means that it is very unlikely that you will be able to purchase art for less than what it goes for on ebay, because if you could, they would just ebay it instead.

there are good artists on ebay. if you want to make sure you dont get ripped off, buy artwork that already has bids on it. this way you at least know that there is a market for the painting you purchased.

here are a couple of guys who i really like, but are not very expensive (300-600 range).

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsassZdamiart
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsassZosQ2dbox

Shaman
05-23-2005, 08:21 PM
How about getting some Old Masters Reproductions (http://www.passionforpaintings.com/shop/customer/home.php?cat=62&cat_page=artist). There is no shame in owning fake oil on canvas paintings of the Impressionists and others. I read Barry Greenstein has a dozen old master reproductions in his mansion.

Ponks
05-23-2005, 08:24 PM
You should talk to SpicyF.

Ponks

The Stranger
05-23-2005, 08:24 PM
http://www.f2f2s.com/images/katieproject.jpg

SpearsBritney
05-23-2005, 08:24 PM
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As in, if I want to buy a painting, lets say a max of like 5k, what I should get. Or is there any new artist that is kinda famous but not that famous that I could look at. I know random, but hey maybe someone knows something...

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too...much...money....must....burn...it....

Paluka
05-23-2005, 08:25 PM
Where do you live? have you considered just going to some galleries and checking things out?

The Stranger
05-23-2005, 08:26 PM
I like Monte Dolack, if you like paintings of bears.

bump
05-23-2005, 08:56 PM
ElSapo,
I like this one a lot (no interest in buying or anything, just wanted to give you some positive feedback):

http://www.teamwetdog.com/Gallery1/saxfront.jpg


I also like this one although it is an overdone theme:
http://www.teamwetdog.com/Gallery1/mother-web-1.jpg

admo415
05-23-2005, 08:59 PM
Sent her/him a PM, and yes I will also be going to a couple of galleries in NYC, I have friends at 3 of them

mostsmooth
05-23-2005, 09:04 PM
dont buy any vangoh, they are average at best, really.
i checked out his museum, i cant understand all the hooplah

JackWilson
05-23-2005, 09:04 PM
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Sent her/him a PM, and yes I will also be going to a couple of galleries in NYC, I have friends at 3 of them

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You must be referring to SpicyF.

Nice.

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daryn
05-23-2005, 09:05 PM
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haha.. how this is funny

TStoneMBD
05-23-2005, 09:11 PM
you are a genius sir. pure genius.

ElSapo
05-23-2005, 10:22 PM
I'll take a shot at a more helpful reply...

Honestly, buy what you like. Art does make for a fairly poor investment, just because what is in or out fluctuates on people's taste and what stays "in" is expensive stuff. If you don't like art, really, don't buy it; if you do, buy what you like.

That said, a couple of other options --

Prints. Not like cheap poster reproductions, but as in signed lithographs, etchings, etc. Big names will still run through your money quick, but if you did want a big name you could do it. I bought a couple of prints a while back through the cheesily-named www.rareart.com (http://www.rareart.com) ... They do auctions, mostly doing lesser-known artists and prints of known. I bought a signed Dali for about $600, just to give you some example. However, Dalis are supposedly really common, as he signed a ton of art later in his life, so this price may not be indicative. They've had Picassos sub-5K, but like I said prints and etchings and not necessarily signed.

Check out Joan Miro, by the way. I love that guy's stuff, and smaller pieces are affordable.

Also, consider travelling. If a "name" is not what's important, you can find very talented artists working in S. America. I bought a couple of paintings I love down there, at prices well below what they'd be here. Language skills and bargainning might be needed, but hypothetically for $5,000 you could spend two weeks in a few cities talking to artists and come back with more works than would be possible here. Back when the Ecuadorian economy was -really- crapped out (as opposed to today, when it's only slightly less-so) I bought a oil painting for $100 that measures about 4-foot by 3-foot. I had to cut it off the frame and have to reframed here, but even then it's a value and I love that painting. I actually bought it on the street from a guy showing his work, and probably could have gotten it for less if I didn't look so damn transluscent.

Just some thoughts. Also, consider supporting local artists in your area. In D.C. there are a couple of guys I like, and here you have the benefit of being able to sit down and talk to them, get to know them, let them help you find stuff you like.

Hopefully that helps some. The important thing is to make sure you're buying it for you though, satisfying whatever reasons you have. If you just want to gamble on it increasing in value, I'd honestly stick to poker or get much better advice than I can give you.

ElSapo

tworooks
05-23-2005, 10:23 PM
buy a painting of a hippopotamus. i hear their value's are on the rise.

ElSapo
05-23-2005, 10:23 PM
Thanks for the support. I started the site recently and it keeps changing. I've lately been adding new images daily, which is forcing me to keep shooting... Anyways, thanks.

admo415
05-23-2005, 11:01 PM
Thanks, I appreciate the response, do you think it is better to purchase a print or a painting as a first time buy?

The Stranger
05-25-2005, 02:22 AM
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you are a genius sir. pure genius.

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Thanks. I didn't do the photoshopping though. It's from this thread (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Board=exchange&amp;Number=2205271&amp;Fo rum=f20&amp;Words=help&amp;Searchpage=0&amp;Limit=25&amp;Main=2205 271&amp;Search=true&amp;where=sub&amp;Name=28010&amp;daterange=1&amp;n ewerval=6&amp;newertype=w&amp;olderval=&amp;oldertype=&amp;bodypre v=#Post2205271), for all who missed it.