Are there any PH artists?

Are there any PH artists?

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CR6ZZ

1,313 posts

144 months

Monday 25th January 2016
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Ace-T said:
CR6ZZ said:
Here's a link to my Facebook album. You don't need to be a member or log on to view.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.49484630...
I really like your style, reminds me a bit of Escher's stuff which I love. thumbup
Thanks. I take that as a huge compliment. smile

MrVert

4,394 posts

238 months

Thursday 28th January 2016
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cartart said:
Now, that's good cool

Very atmospheric.

Quickmoose

4,482 posts

122 months

Saturday 30th January 2016
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Big....

Quickmoose

4,482 posts

122 months

Saturday 30th January 2016
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About 10 years ago I got into quite a decent spell of work...I had teamed up with a car photographer and a luxury car dealerhip who offered my work as an optional extra or gesture of goodwill to their customers...
I'd charge £150 for an A3 drawing, b&w or colour...




That ended, life got in the way...
Now I'm happier working bigger canvases, and depending on what has been asked for I'm working between £600 to £1000
(I stil have a 9-5 so its a still a hobby, I pick at them as and when I'm in the mood...the people who buy them never seem to be in a rush...)

DragsterRR

367 posts

106 months

Saturday 30th January 2016
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NeMiSiS said:
Why do people pay well for what I and most people see as paint thrown at a canvas [not mine/worse than mine] but the viewer/potential buyer can see struggle/darkness/joy/pain/healing, WTF it's a splodge and a flick of paint on a blank canvas... " Oh but I love it, it's so intense - here's £30,000. "

Why doesn't the almost photographic quality of a speeding car in paint command silly money ?
If anyone ever calls me an Artist I say "I'm not, I paint pictures of things"
There is no angst or depth or feeling in what I paint. I paint pictures.
People pay silly money for "Art"

Mind you, those people are generally dicks with more money than sense or taste.


Quickmoose

4,482 posts

122 months

Saturday 30th January 2016
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DragsterRR said:
NeMiSiS said:
Why do people pay well for what I and most people see as paint thrown at a canvas [not mine/worse than mine] but the viewer/potential buyer can see struggle/darkness/joy/pain/healing, WTF it's a splodge and a flick of paint on a blank canvas... " Oh but I love it, it's so intense - here's £30,000. "

Why doesn't the almost photographic quality of a speeding car in paint command silly money ?
If anyone ever calls me an Artist I say "I'm not, I paint pictures of things"
There is no angst or depth or feeling in what I paint. I paint pictures.
People pay silly money for "Art"

Mind you, those people are generally dicks with more money than sense or taste.
Also it depends on what you call silly money and what you call art.
I agree, I'm not an artist, I paint pictures too.
But then looking at someone like Tim Layzell, he also paints pictures right?
he charges up to £7k for his pieces...
So maybe regardless of what it is and how you perceive it.....repuatation and a proven track record are worth something...

Digby

8,230 posts

245 months

Sunday 31st January 2016
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cartart said:
Rulle7 said:
Some of my efforts from long ago ...
Holie Molie - that is incredible!!
yes

I enjoyed drawing a great deal when younger and after looking at the bigger image, my first thought was "how long must it have taken to draw that grille!"

Lovely pic.

Rulle7

129 posts

181 months

Sunday 31st January 2016
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Digby said:
cartart said:
Rulle7 said:
Some of my efforts from long ago ...
Holie Molie - that is incredible!!
yes

I enjoyed drawing a great deal when younger and after looking at the bigger image, my first thought was "how long must it have taken to draw that grille!"

Lovely pic.
Glad you like it!
It was a long time ago now, but the grill took a while...

Benengo

647 posts

202 months

Sunday 31st January 2016
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Vocal Minority said:
Benengo said:
Some of mine... All copies of other peoples ideas but still from my hand!

I love the style of this! If I saw that in a gallery (and could afford original artwork) I'd buy that in heartbeat
Ha ha! you should have said! I just sold that one on our local Facebook sales and wants for 175 Saudi riyals (about £35.00!)

Edited by Benengo on Sunday 31st January 15:17

knotweed

1,979 posts

175 months

Friday 5th February 2016
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I love this thread.

I'm feeling inspired to have another at painting cars, I'm useless at them.

Here's a mushroom I finished recently:


I'm working on a picture of a gasometer at the moment.

cartart

218 posts

229 months

Saturday 6th February 2016
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Rulle7 said:
Some of my efforts from long ago ...
I just looked at this again and noticed the pins top left and right - incredible!!!

Storrsy24

158 posts

124 months

Thursday 18th February 2016
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I've just sold a commission for £60. That's pretty cheap! I enjoy drawing for people as it makes me a better artist smile

slybynight

391 posts

120 months

Thursday 18th February 2016
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Go on then ya buggerz. just so you can all have a good laugh at my daubing! In my defence it was 14 years ago. I havent picked up so much as a pencil since!

Griffithy

929 posts

275 months

Friday 19th February 2016
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cartart said:
Rulle7 said:
Some of my efforts from long ago ...
I just looked at this again and noticed the pins top left and right - incredible!!!
I love it.clap
I would be in for a reprint.
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CR6ZZ

1,313 posts

144 months

Tuesday 24th May 2016
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Some new ones.






Major Fallout

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5,278 posts

230 months

Wednesday 25th May 2016
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Just sold another painting, its an amazing feeling when someone buys one.


NSFW

Where have you had the most success selling? I have the problem of most of mine not being suitable for the high street art gallery.

CR6ZZ

1,313 posts

144 months

Wednesday 25th May 2016
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Nice work MF. You may be surprised at how many exhibitions/galleries are willing to accept tasteful nudes.

I sell via exhibitions, the web, commissions, and word of mouth. Not well enough known to be approached by galleries, and reluctant to give them my work anyway, largely due to the exorbitant commission many charge. And, yes, it is a great feeling when you realise someone is actually willing to part with good money for your work. The yellow toned ripples painting above sold within 10 minutes of my posting it on Facebook.

24lemons

2,629 posts

184 months

Thursday 26th May 2016
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I've recently started drawing again and I've had a couple of requests from people wanting to buy prints. The work is an A3 black and white sketch and I have no idea how much to sell prints for. Also, what online outlets do people use for selling work? I dont have much of a catalogue (one so far!!) but if demand is there it might be worth looking to sell a few.

CR6ZZ

1,313 posts

144 months

Thursday 26th May 2016
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24lemons said:
I've recently started drawing again and I've had a couple of requests from people wanting to buy prints. The work is an A3 black and white sketch and I have no idea how much to sell prints for. Also, what online outlets do people use for selling work? I dont have much of a catalogue (one so far!!) but if demand is there it might be worth looking to sell a few.
I know some people detest the usual social media sites, but they are not a bad place to start. Create a separate album and make it more public than your personal stuff. At least then you can gauge reaction. As for price, pretty much ask what you like, within reason. If it sells, you are in the right ballpark. if not, have a look at similar things on line and see what they are asking. Prints will be worth less than originals, but if the demand is there, it is not a bad way to go to get your name better known.

It may be worth while joining a local drawing group or art society. You'll learn a lot and meet many talented people.

cartart

218 posts

229 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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New works since previous posts and I now have a website (www.24carart.com)











Cheers,
Luke